Mendeleev's Periodic Table vs PhET Simulations
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mendeleev's Periodic Table
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The Mendeleev's periodic table or just periodic table is the most important chemistry reference that arranges all the chemical elements known to this world in an array from left to right and top to bottom in order of increasing atomic number. The periodic table is ubiquitous within the academic discipline of chemistry and provides an extremely useful framework to classify, systematize, and compare all known elements of their chemical behaviour. For each element, the electronic configuration, atomic mass, and weight are displayed in a popup. At most care has been taken to validate the data for each element. This App can be a good reference to students and professionals practicing Chemistry in their daily work.
PhET Simulations
Explore science and math concepts through interactive simulations. This app provides over 75 HTML5 simulations for learning about atoms, energy, multiplication, and more. It's ideal for students, parents, and educators, offering offline access and multiple language support.
- Interactive science and math simulations
- Offline play capability
- Multiple language support
- Customizable favorites collection
- Automatic simulation updates
- Easy simulation sorting
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Engage in learning science and math with the award-winning PhET simulations! Whether understanding atoms, exploring energy, or mastering multiplication, there is a sim for every learner. Perfect for at home, in class, or on the road, this app delivers all PhET HTML5 sims (over 75 sims) in one easy-to-use package. Developed by experts at the University of Colorado Boulder, PhET sims are used by millions of students every year. The PhET iPad app delivers these exclusive features: • Offline play: learn on the bus or at the park without a WiFi connection. • Multiple languages: app translate in many languages (great for bilingual learners). • Favorites: pick your favorite sims and create your own custom collection. • Automatic updates: get the latest HTML5 sims as soon as they are released. • Easy sorting: find the right sims for you. • Fullscreen: maximize your screen real estate for optimal sim exploration. PARENTS: Engage your child in science and math discovery. TEACHERS: Your favorite HTML5 sims at your fingertips, even without internet access. ADMINISTRATORS: Optimized for school use, so your teachers will be seamlessly up to date. STUDENTS: Tell your parents there’s an exciting app for learning science and math. Note: The app does not include PhET’s Java or Flash sims. In addition, although we are currently working on improving the accessibility of our sims, most of the sims included in this app do not include keyboard navigation or screen reader access. As accessible sims become available, they will be updated within the app. Proceeds from the app support the development of more HTML5 sims. On behalf of the PhET team and the students whose lives you have helped improve — Thank you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: PhET Simulations at #29 against Mendeleev's Periodic Table's unranked. PhET Simulations also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Mendeleev's Periodic Table costs $0.99 and PhET Simulations $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mendeleev's Periodic Table | PhET Simulations |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (48 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 48 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 14 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #29 — better |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABCOM | University of Colorado Boulder |
In-app purchases
Mendeleev's Periodic Table
No in-app purchases
PhET Simulations
No in-app purchases
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