Comparison

Nuclear vs ENEC 360

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

Head to head
About

Nuclear

Explore the quantum world and learn about chemical elements by building atoms. This app visually models interactive atoms, allowing you to add or subtract subatomic particles to construct stable elements and unlock them on the periodic table.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D atom visualization
  • Build chemical elements by adding/subtracting particles
  • Unlock elements on the periodic table
  • Explore atomic decay of isotopes
  • Learn about matter at the atomic scale
Features
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*** Brought to you by the team behind the internationally acclaimed educational star gazing app - Star Chart *** Dare you enter the quantum world of Nuclear? Where things are not just stranger than you might imagine, but stranger than you can imagine! Witness the interplay of energies and physics at the tiniest of scales as you learn to play, discover and explore the chemical elements at the atomic level. Nuclear is a high tech educational application that dynamically models an interactive atom in a beautiful and intuitive way. In Nuclear, you get to build all the elements of the periodic table via a simple mechanic of adding and subtracting the atomic building blocks of neutrons, protons and electrons. The goal of the app is to let you learn about each of the elements of the periodic table by constructing a stable version of that element. Once a stable element has been created, it is unlocked in the periodic table. Can you create and unlock them all? This app has been designed for all types of users: from children interested in learning through play about what matter is made of and how it works, to teachers looking for an intuitive and exciting way to help educate others on chemical elements. Nuclear lets you: * Learn about the atom through this stunning 3D visualisation. * Explore the effects of manipulating matter at the atomic level. * Add or subtract protons, electrons or neutrons to create virtually any base chemical element. * Create and watch as unstable isotopes decay into more stable elements. * Through tactile exploration grasp an understanding of what we and everything around us is made of. - Please note the initial app allows you to create and unlock the first 54 elements for free. The remaining elements can be unlocked via a small in-app purchase. Nuclear is continually being developed, so please feel free to let us know your thoughts and feedback. We will endeavour to expand and improve Nuclear, incorporating customer feedback wherever possible. Contact us at: Nuclear@EscapistGames.com Don't forget to check out our other great Educational App - Star Chart.

About

ENEC 360

Explore the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in an immersive VR experience. Learn about nuclear reactions and electricity generation through an exclusive virtual tour. Discover the future of clean energy in the Emirates.

Highlights
  • Immersive VR experience
  • Exclusive plant tour
  • Nuclear reaction simulation
  • Electricity generation explanation
  • Clean energy insights
Features
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The ENEC 360º VR experience app will take you on an exclusive tour of the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, place you in the middle of a nuclear reaction, explain how electricity is made, and lots more. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) is leading the development of the United Arab Emirates’ Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program and building the country’s first nuclear energy plant. We are working to provide clean and efficient nuclear energy to the UAE – energy that is needed to support the country’s social and economic growth.

Screenshots

Nuclear4 screens
ENEC 3603 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ENEC 360 at 5.0 against Nuclear's 4.2. ENEC 360 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Nuclear's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (302 vs 2). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Nuclear sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ENEC 360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ENEC 360 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nuclear has 302 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nuclear ships an update every 3 months, ENEC 360 every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nuclear versus ENEC 360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuclearENEC 360
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (302 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings302 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITEDEmirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

Customer experience

Nuclear

All ratings302 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral14.6%
Negative15.9%

ENEC 360

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Nuclear

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Can't exit element discovery screen
  • Proton cap prevents reaching higher elements
  • Certain elements cannot be created
  • Crashes when trying to add particles to Ununoctium

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand decay modes (alpha, beta, etc.)
  • Add ability to create molecules
  • Improve stability/decay simulation
  • Add more explanations and tutorials

ENEC 360

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nuclear

One-time3
  • Build All Elements$2.99
  • Discover Your Table$2.99
  • Discover All$4.99
None

ENEC 360

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nuclear free?
Nuclear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ENEC 360 free?
ENEC 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nuclear or ENEC 360?
ENEC 360 is rated higher. Nuclear averages 4.2 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while ENEC 360 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nuclear or ENEC 360 have ads?
Neither Nuclear nor ENEC 360 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nuclear or ENEC 360?
Nuclear ships an update every 3 months, and ENEC 360 every 20 months. Most recently, Nuclear was updated on October 20, 2026 and ENEC 360 on September 15, 2026.

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