# CHEMIST by THIX vs Space by Tinybop

The clearest difference is price: Space by Tinybop at $3.99 against CHEMIST by THIX's $8.99. Space by Tinybop also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (67% vs 55%). CHEMIST by THIX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

CHEMIST by THIX costs $8.99 and Space by Tinybop $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Space by Tinybop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 127 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of CHEMIST by THIX's written reviews are positive against 67% of Space by Tinybop's.

CHEMIST by THIX ships an update every 2 months, Space by Tinybop every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHEMIST by THIX | Space by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemist-by-thix/id440666387/reviews) | **[4.3 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #175 | **#142** |
| Size | 25 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433373206) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## What reviewers say

### CHEMIST by THIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemist-by-thix/id440666387)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Experience a virtual chemistry lab with a wide range of equipment, procedures, and chemicals. Safely conduct experiments, explore chemical reactions, and learn through real-time data visualization without any mess or risk.

**Highlights:** Virtual lab equipment and procedures, Extensive chemical library (inorganic and organic), Real-time chemical data calculations, Safe and mess-free experimentation, Interactive tools for temperature, air composition, and time, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space by Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-by-tinybop/id1126517945)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Explore our solar system and visit each planet up close. Discover their surfaces, characteristics, and orbits through interactive play. Test atmospheres, gravity, and observe planetary spins and seasons.

**Highlights:** Visit 8 planets and the sun, Study planet surfaces up close, Discover planet characteristics, Test atmospheres and gravity with meteorites, Compare planet sizes and masses, Observe planetary orbits and moon phases, Explore Mars with rovers and chopper

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHEMIST by THIX free?

CHEMIST by THIX costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space by Tinybop free?

Space by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CHEMIST by THIX or Space by Tinybop?

Space by Tinybop is rated higher. CHEMIST by THIX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Space by Tinybop averages 4.3 from 72 ratings.

### Do CHEMIST by THIX or Space by Tinybop have ads?

Neither CHEMIST by THIX nor Space by Tinybop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CHEMIST by THIX or Space by Tinybop?

CHEMIST by THIX ships an update every 2 months, and Space by Tinybop every 6 months. Most recently, CHEMIST by THIX was updated on October 18, 2026 and Space by Tinybop on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CHEMIST by THIX or Space by Tinybop?

CHEMIST by THIX currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and Space by Tinybop at #142. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*