Comparison

Formula MAX vs Visualizing Organic Chemistry

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

Head to head
About

Formula MAX

Access over 1100 physics, chemistry, and math formulas with a powerful search and offline access. Save favorites, use built-in calculators, and view a detailed periodic table. Designed for user convenience and quick reference.

Highlights
  • 1100+ formulas, definitions, and values
  • Offline access
  • Powerful search function
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Trigonometric and logarithmic calculators
  • Periodic table with element details
Features
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Formula MAX is a universal app with a collection of over 1100+ Physics, Chemistry and Maths formulas, more formulas to be added constantly through updates. Use your Formula MAX app across your iOS devices with exclusive device based UI, with just one purchase. The app is designed with a view of user convenience in searching, locating & referring a formula. Topics covered: Maths – Algebra, Analytical geometry, Complex numbers, Differential calculus, Differential equations, Discrete mathematics, Geometry, Integral calculus, Matrices, Mensuration, Modern Algebra, Set language, Statistics, Time series, Trigonometry, Vector algebra Physics – Atomic physics, Dynamics of Rotational motion, Electricity, Electromagnetic induction and Altering current, Electronics, Gravitation & space science, Heat, Hydrostatics, Light, Magnetism, Measurement, Mechanics, Mechanics of solids and fluids (Properties of matter), Nuclear physics, Relativity, Solar planets, Sound Chemistry – Atomic structure, Chemical bonding, Chemistry & its division, Common names & Chemical names, Important definitions, Organic chemistry, Periodic classification, Physical chemistry, States of matter Features - Huge data base of 1100+ formulas, definitions, values - Option to email the pages - Powerful search function to locate formulas - Store formulas in favorites for quick access - Trigonometric value calculator - Logarithmic value calculator - Periodic table with details about all elements - Simple and easy user interface - All the features are available offline

About

Visualizing Organic Chemistry

This app offers interactive 3D models and animations to help students and instructors visualize complex organic chemistry concepts. Explore orbitals, bonding, physical properties, stereochemistry, and reactions through dynamic visuals.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D atomic and molecular orbital models
  • 3D electrostatic potential maps
  • Animated Newman projections and conformational changes
  • 3D models for stereochemistry visualization
  • Interactive spectroscopy models (IR, NMR)
  • Animated reaction pathways with energy changes
Features
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Visualizing Organic Chemistry is a collection of tools that make learning organic chemistry easier. It’s an excellent resource for instructors and students alike! The app contains over 60 visuals, most incorporating 3D interactive models and animations that help students envision key concepts in organic chemistry. Visualizing Organic Chemistry includes: -Orbitals and Bonding- • Interactive 3D models of basic and hybrid atomic orbitals • Molecular orbital diagrams with 3D models showing orbital shape and symmetry • How bond dissociation energy changes with internuclear distance -Physical Properties- • Define the most important functional groups with structural drawings and 3D models • Electronegativity trends and Pauling electronegativities of the elements • 3D electrostatic potential maps demonstrating charge distribution in molecules • 3D molecular models demonstrating how molecular size and shape affect surface area and boiling point -Free Rotation and Conformations- • Interactive Newman projections demonstrating free rotation with conformational changes reflected in 3D models • Interactive Newman projections demonstrating torsional and steric strain energies • 3D models of smaller cycloalkanes with animated changes between important conformations • 3D models of cyclopropane, cyclobutane, and cyclopentane illustrating several important conformations • Animated 3D models of cyclohexanes demonstrating conformational inversions (chair flips) and 1,3-diaxial strain • 3D models illustrating spirocyclic, fused, and bridged bicyclic compounds -Stereochemistry- • 3D models illustrating cis/trans isomers of disubstituted rings and alkenes • 3D models demonstrating chirality and its relation to symmetry • 3D models depicting the spatial relationships of substituents in both dash-wedge and Fischer projections • Interactive dash-wedge and Fischer projections demonstrating 3D rotation of substituents in 2D space • 3D model of a basic polarimeter illustrating the measurement of optical rotation of chiral compounds • 3D models that demonstrate enantiomeric and diastereomeric relationships in compounds with more than one chiral center -Spectroscopy- • Animated, interactive 3D models depicting CH2X2 IR stretching and bending vibrational modes • IR spectra for several compounds depicting the most important functional group absorptions • NMR spectra with accompanying 3D models illustrating chemical equivalency and its relationship to symmetry • Proton and carbon-13 NMR spectra for several compounds depicting several important chemical shift ranges -Reactions- • Interactive 3D animation of HX addition showing free energy changes during the reaction • Interactive 3D animations demonstrating syn/anti stereoselectivity in various electrophilic additions • Interactive 3D animation of nucleophilic substitutions showing free energy changes during the reaction • Interactive 3D animations demonstrating inversion and retention of stereochemistry in nucleophilic substitutions • Interactive 3D animations demonstrating syn/anti stereoselectivity in E1 and E2 eliminations

Screenshots

Formula MAX4 screens
Visualizing Organic Chemistry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Formula MAX at 80% against Visualizing Organic Chemistry's 0%. Formula MAX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and price ($0.99 vs $7.99). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Formula MAX costs $0.99 and Visualizing Organic Chemistry $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Formula MAX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formula MAX has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Formula MAX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Visualizing Organic Chemistry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Formula MAX ships an update every 11 months, Visualizing Organic Chemistry every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Formula MAX versus Visualizing Organic Chemistry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormula MAXVisualizing Organic Chemistry
Price$0.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.8 (52 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMallow Technologies Private LimitedAaron M. Hartel

Customer experience

Formula MAX

All ratings52 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.5%

Visualizing Organic Chemistry

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Formula MAX

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Search function returns no results for some queries
  • Display glitches preventing information from showing
  • Inconsistent symbology and notation within sections
  • Spacing errors in text
  • App crashes or performance issues
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  • Periodic table difficult to navigate and view
  • Slow performance in some instances

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add worked examples demonstrating formula application
  • Include interactive calculators for solving problems
  • Provide step-by-step solution walkthroughs
  • Add more advanced chemistry topics (thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, etc.)
  • Include visual diagrams and illustrations
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  • Allow users to add custom equations and formulas
  • Add unit conversions and conversion calculators
  • Implement full-screen periodic table view
  • Include more astrophysics and advanced physics formulas
  • Add ability to copy formulas to clipboard
  • Provide French language version
  • Add more algebra and basic mathematics topics
  • Include variable input fields for formula calculations
  • Add explanatory notes and definitions
  • Improve search methodology and organization

Visualizing Organic Chemistry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Formula MAX

No in-app purchases

None

Visualizing Organic Chemistry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Formula MAX free?
Formula MAX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visualizing Organic Chemistry free?
Visualizing Organic Chemistry costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Formula MAX or Visualizing Organic Chemistry?
Formula MAX is rated higher. Formula MAX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Visualizing Organic Chemistry averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Formula MAX or Visualizing Organic Chemistry have ads?
Neither Formula MAX nor Visualizing Organic Chemistry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Formula MAX or Visualizing Organic Chemistry?
Formula MAX ships an update every 11 months, and Visualizing Organic Chemistry every 8 months. Most recently, Formula MAX was updated on November 6, 2026 and Visualizing Organic Chemistry on November 2, 2026.

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