The Elementals vs AR Periodic Table of Elements
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Elementals
Explore a vibrant periodic table where each element is brought to life with unique personalities. Learn about their melting and boiling points, and delve into the fascinating world of electron configurations in an engaging and interactive way.
- Interactive periodic table
- Elements with personalities
- Melting and boiling points
- Electron configurations
- Educational science app
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A fun periodic table where the elements have personality. Discover the melting and boiling points of each of the elements or the configuration of the electrons.
AR Periodic Table of Elements
Explore the periodic table with augmented reality. This app enhances learning by bringing elements to life with narration and video content, supporting both Japanese and English versions. It's designed to make understanding chemical elements engaging and interactive.
- Augmented reality element exploration
- Japanese and English language support
- Narration and video content for elements
- Interactive element cards
- iPad support added
- ARKit compatibility
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AR App for AR Enhanced Periodic Table Presented by Tokyo Electron Introduction Tokyo Electron’s Periodic Table of Elements (Japanese and English) with augmented reality (AR) features was published in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper on July 22, 2017, as well as on the company’s own website (https://www.tel.com/periodic/). TEL’s AR app is a dedicated augmented reality application that makes learning fun. It reads each of the element cards data from AR cameras and supports the Japanese and English versions of the AR Enhanced Periodic Table. With narration included, the AR app enables a deeper level of understanding of the elements. This app is provided for use with the 2017 edition of TEL's Periodic Table of Elements (Japanese and English). The 2017 edition includes nihonium (Nh), an element that was only officially named in November 2016. The latest update added support for iPad. Using the app 1. Open the app and press the camera button of the Periodic Table of Elements that you want to see (Japanese or English) and then open the camera screen. 2. Hold the camera over an element card on the poster ad or visit the TEL website to load up a video. 3. Press the play button to watch Dr. Elements and others talk about the element selected. Supported devices OS: iOS 14.0 and up (recommended devices that support ARKit*iPhone8 and up,iPadpro,iPad 5th generation and up,iPad air third generation and up) *Depending on the specifications, it may not run correctly on some smartphone models. Notes: • Users may incur data fees when downloading or using this app. • The app may not operate correctly if the internet connection is weak. Ensure a strong signal before use. • Element cards may not be detected if part of the card is covered. • Element cards may not be detected if bent or otherwise distorted. Ensure cards are as flat as possible. • The recognition rate may decrease due to the shadow of the device. Compiled under the supervision of the National Museum of Nature and Science, JAPAN ©Tokyo Electron Limited / Advertising Division,The Asahi Shimbun Company
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AR Periodic Table of Elements at 5.0 against The Elementals's 3.5. The Elementals's advantage is ratings volume (582 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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.
AR Periodic Table of Elements holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Elementals has 582 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
The Elementals ships an update every 2 months, AR Periodic Table of Elements every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Elementals | AR Periodic Table of Elements |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (582 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 582 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 278 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Madine | 東京エレクトロン株式会社 |
Customer experience
The Elementals
AR Periodic Table of Elements
Bugs and requests
The Elementals
Reported bugs
2 issues- Electron configurations not accurately represented
- Some elements have spelling errors or inconsistencies
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to mix and combine elements
- Include more detailed information about each element (properties, uses, etc.)
- Implement Bohr and Lewis models of atoms
- Allow customization and personalization of elements
- Incorporate animations and sounds to make it more engaging
AR Periodic Table of Elements
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Elementals
No in-app purchases
AR Periodic Table of Elements
No in-app purchases
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