EMD PTE vs Table of Elements HD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Detailed element information
- Visualized element properties
- Molar mass calculator
- Offline access
- Multi-language support
- Element comparison function
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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.
Table of Elements HD
This app provides a detailed reference to the Periodic Table of Elements. It features multiple images and comprehensive information for each element, including specifications, general descriptions, properties, and visual representations. It's designed as a helpful tool for students to learn and remember the elements.
- 110 elements detailed
- 4 scrollable images per element
- Element specification and electron configuration
- General information and properties
- Pictures of each element
- Information on 10 element categories
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Table of Elements HD is a comprehensive reference to the Periodic Table of Elements. Each of the 110 elements includes 4 scrollable images: 1) Element specification, electron dot diagram and electron configuration 2) General information - A brief description of the element. 3) Element properties. 4) Picture of each element. - Information about each of the 10 categories. Table of Elements is a very useful tool and an easy way for any student to remember the elements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EMD PTE at 90% against Table of Elements HD's 45%. EMD PTE also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (121 vs 4). Table of Elements HD's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
EMD PTE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMD PTE has 121 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of EMD PTE's written reviews are positive against 45% of Table of Elements HD's.
EMD PTE ships an update every 8 months, Table of Elements HD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMD PTE | Table of Elements HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (121 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better | 45.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 121 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 449 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany) | Hanz Meyer |
Customer experience
EMD PTE
Table of Elements HD
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
Table of Elements HD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EMD PTE
No in-app purchases
Table of Elements HD
No in-app purchases
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