Comparison

Formula MAX vs IB 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

IB Chemistry

This app offers a comprehensive chemistry resource for IB students, featuring over 360 pages of summarized content. Each page focuses on a single objective with examiner tips and difficulty indicators, alongside full definitions to help achieve a top score.

Highlights
  • 360+ pages of summarized content
  • Objective-focused pages with examiner tips
  • Difficulty level indicators
  • Full IB Chemistry definitions
  • Covers Core and AHL topics
  • 20+ years of teaching experience
Features
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important features of a good IB Chemistry resource. As a student, you need all the important information in one place, We are providing the following in our app: 1. 360+ pages of content-rich, summarized pages. 2. Every page contains one objective only, with an examiner's tip and difficulty level indicator. 3. Full IB Chemistry definitions sections. Needed for every student who aims for a level 7! The following topics are thoroughly covered: Core 1. Stoichiometric relationships 2. Atomic structure 3. Periodicity 4. Chemical bonding and structure 5. Energetics/thermochemistry 6. Chemical kinetics 7. Equilibrium 8. Acids and Bases 9. Redox processes 10. Organic chemistry 11. Measurement and data processing D. Medicinal Chemistry SL Additional higher level (AHL) 12. Atomic structure 13. The periodic table—the transition metals 14. Chemical bonding and structure 15. Energetics/thermochemistry 16. Chemical kinetics 17. Equilibrium 18. Acids and Bases 19. Redox processes 20. Organic chemistry 21. Measurement and analysis D. Medicinal Chemistry HL With 20+ years of experience, we know what students need, and we know how to deliver the course in the easiest way. It is the time for chemistry studying to be FUN again!

Screenshots

Formula MAX4 screens
IB Chemistry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IB Chemistry at every 3 days against Formula MAX's every 11 months. Formula MAX's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $6.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Formula MAX costs $0.99 and IB Chemistry $6.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formula MAX has 52 ratings behind it against 8, 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 60% of IB Chemistry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Formula MAX ships an update every 11 months, IB Chemistry every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Formula MAX versus IB Chemistry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormula MAXIB Chemistry
Price$0.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.8 (52 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB189 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMallow Technologies Private Limitedwissam yehya

Customer experience

Formula MAX

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

IB Chemistry

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

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

IB Chemistry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Formula MAX

No in-app purchases

None

IB Chemistry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Formula MAX free?
Formula MAX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IB Chemistry free?
IB Chemistry costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Formula MAX or IB Chemistry?
Formula MAX is rated higher. Formula MAX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while IB Chemistry averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Formula MAX or IB Chemistry have ads?
Neither Formula MAX nor IB Chemistry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Formula MAX or IB Chemistry?
Formula MAX ships an update every 11 months, and IB Chemistry every 3 days. Most recently, Formula MAX was updated on November 1, 2026 and IB Chemistry on November 3, 2026.

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