Comparison

EMD PTE vs Periodic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EMD PTE

This comprehensive mobile reference work provides detailed information on all chemical elements. It features a molar mass calculator, interactive visualizations, and offline access, making it an indispensable tool for students, educators, and chemistry enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Detailed element information
  • Visualized element properties
  • Molar mass calculator
  • Offline access
  • Multi-language support
  • Element comparison function
Features
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The EMD PSE App is the ultimate tool for every friend of chemistry – whether pupil or teacher, university student or professor, amateur or expert, hobbyist or technician. Our app is the must-have of digital periodic tables. Get informed with our mobile reference work, any time, with ease, offline and in detail, in the usual straightforward, user-friendly way. Download now free of charge and start experimenting.  New features in the latest version: - Additional translations: Chinese (simplified), Portuguese, and Russian. - Users can now change the language directly in the app - New function for direct comparison of two elements - A separate keypad for the molar mass calculator makes formulas easier to enter - Headline and breadcrumbs added for improved orientation - Filtering option and optimized usability for the ranking list of properties - Update of element master data - Update to current operating system versions - Improved touch support for diagrams - Museum mode All existing features: - All important information about the elements: atomic number, valence electrons, oxidation state, electronegativity according to Allred-Rochow and Pauling, atomic mass, boiling point, melting point, atomic radius, density, history, discoverer, classification, crystalline structure type, electron configuration, ionization energy, isotopic composition, state of matter, hardness according to Mohs, basic state, oxidation numbers, percentage of mass in Earth’s crust, year of discovery, half-life, and much more. - Visualized element properties: atomic radius, atomic radius graphic, electronegativity (according to Allred-Rochow and Pauling), ionization energy, relative atomic mass, state of matter, ranking list of properties, discovery, classifications. - Molar mass calculator: simple entry field for chemical formulas. Calculate molar mass simply and quickly. - Offline use. No Internet needed. All contents in one app.  - Streamlined handling of access rights. - Interactive operation: smart operating elements and numerous selection options. - Variety of languages: German, English, French and Spanish.

About

Periodic

Features
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The PeriodicTableElements is an elegant app that is interactive and fun. Easy to use, easy to understand, simple and effective. It shows the periodic table of elements in variety of ways 1) Classic grid with name that is color coded. You can configure it to look however you like. 2) Visually appealing electron distribution. 3) Visually appealing Lewis dot structure. 4) List that can be sorted based on different element properties like group, period, category etc. These awesome periodic tables can be shared by simple double click anywhere on the table. It is possible to copy the periodic table diagrams as high quality SVG xml. Drag your finger on the periodic table canvas to update elements automatically or tap on an element to see more details. Tap on an element and all the rest of the related elements are highlighted. Details of a selected element is shown in a beautifully drawn animated element. Tap on the animated element and you will see more details that can also be shared. Tapping on the list element will navigate you to a page that shows details of the element. It automatically saves your hard work locally on your device so you can come back and pick up from where you left off as your great effort will not be lost. This is a perfect app if you are a student learning chemistry. This is an app for all student groups. From high school to college to university students. Be creative. Enjoy the app!

Screenshots

EMD PTE4 screens
Periodic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EMD PTE at none against Periodic's shown. EMD PTE also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Periodic's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMD PTE ships an update every 8 months, Periodic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EMD PTE versus Periodic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMD PTEPeriodic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany)Om Prakash Chapagain

Bugs and requests

EMD PTE

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect atomic radius data for some elements
  • Glitches when switching between screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Provide more customization options
  • Include isotope and mass data
  • Improve navigation between elements

Periodic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EMD PTE

No in-app purchases

None

Periodic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMD PTE free?
EMD PTE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Periodic free?
Periodic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMD PTE or Periodic have ads?
Periodic shows ads; EMD PTE does not.
Which is updated more often, EMD PTE or Periodic?
EMD PTE ships an update every 8 months, and Periodic every 5 weeks. Most recently, EMD PTE was updated on October 5, 2026 and Periodic on October 12, 2026.

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