Periodic Table vs ElementSaver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Periodic Table
Access a comprehensive periodic table offline. Explore detailed information and history for each element, including physical properties. This app is designed to aid students and professionals in chemistry.
- Offline access
- Zoomable periodic table
- Element details and history
- Physical properties display
- Memorization aid
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A reference application for Periodic Table in Chemistry. - No network connection needed. - Easy to zoom in and out periodic table with two fingers - Show details description and history about certain element - Show many physical properties of an element such as oxidation states, density, electron configuration, thermal conductivity and more. - A tool help all students memorize the elements - A important reference for any student who studies chemistry. - A important referenece for anyone in chemistry field. - Easy and simple to use. New: It comes with the history of each element
ElementSaver
Transform your Apple devices into a mesmerizing ambient display with this app, showcasing the periodic table with spinning electron orbitals and a clean clock. It's perfect for science enthusiasts, students, or anyone seeking a sophisticated and relaxing background.
- Mesmerizing ambient display
- Spinning electron orbitals
- Curated chemistry facts
- Core element data
- Standby mode desk clock
- Universal Apple ecosystem support
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Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a mesmerizing ambient display with Elemental. Designed for science enthusiasts, students, and lovers of beautiful minimalism, Elemental brings the magic of the periodic table to life right on your desk. Watch as beautifully rendered atoms with spinning electron orbitals softly pulse on your screen, accompanied by a clean, elegant clock. Whether you’re studying for a chemistry exam, looking for the perfect Standby mode display, or simply want a sophisticated and relaxing background for your workspace, Elemental is the perfect ambient companion. A MESMERIZING AMBIENT EXPERIENCE • Glowing Visuals: Enjoy a gorgeous, dark-mode aesthetic featuring deep space backgrounds, glowing atomic models, and fluid, relaxing animations. • Dynamic Orbitals: Watch as electrons spin smoothly around the nucleus in mathematically inspired orbital rings. • Seamless Transitions: Sit back and relax as the app automatically cycles through the periodic table, slowly morphing from one element to the next. DISCOVER THE ELEMENTS • Curated Chemistry Facts: Leave the app running and discover over 100 hand-curated, fascinating "Did You Know?" facts about the elements that make up our universe. • Core Data at a Glance: Instantly view atomic mass, proton and neutron counts, electron configurations, and discovery dates for every element. • Beautiful Typography: Enjoy a classy, premium typographic layout that puts the science front and center without ever feeling cluttered. THE PERFECT DESK CLOCK • Standby Mode Ready: Prop your iPhone up horizontally on a MagSafe charger and Elemental becomes a stunning, always-on desk clock. • Unobtrusive Timekeeping: A beautifully minimal clock and date display elegantly hugs the corner of your screen, keeping you grounded in time while you drift through the elements. DESIGNED FOR YOUR APPLE ECOSYSTEM • Universal App: A single download unlocks a perfectly optimized layout for your iPhone (portrait or landscape), iPad, and Mac desktop. • Silky Smooth Performance: Built natively from the ground up using Apple's SwiftUI, ensuring flawless 60fps animations with minimal battery overhead. Discover the beauty of the building blocks of the universe. Download Elemental today and bring a touch of scientific elegance to your screen.
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Verdict
Periodic Table and ElementSaver both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ElementSaver's written reviews are positive against 41% of Periodic Table's. Periodic Table's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Periodic Table against 5.0 for ElementSaver. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Periodic Table's written reviews are positive against 100% of ElementSaver's.
| Parameter | Periodic Table | ElementSaver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alteru Inc. | PRADEEP CHENDURAN BALASUNDARAM |
Customer experience
Periodic Table
ElementSaver
In-app purchases
Periodic Table
No in-app purchases
ElementSaver
No in-app purchases


