iSPEX vs Periodic Table..
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSPEX
This educational tool analyzes light entering a smartphone, breaking it down by spectrum and polarization. It requires a specific hardware add-on to function.
- Spectrum analysis
- Polarization analysis
- Hardware add-on integration
- Educational tool
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iSPEX is a hardware add-on for smartphones that analyzes the light that enters it in terms of its spectrum and its polarization.
Periodic Table..
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Periodic Table is an interactive chemistry reference and learning app for exploring all 118 chemical elements, understanding periodic trends, studying chemistry, and solving common chemistry problems. Explore detailed element data, interactive visualizations, real-world applications, chemistry calculators, experiments, quizzes, exams, and educational stories—all in one chemistry app. Main features: Interactive Periodic Table — Explore all 118 elements with search, filters, element categories, states of matter, temperature controls, and property visualizations. Detailed Element Profiles — Study atomic structure, electron configuration, isotopes, oxidation states, physical and chemical properties, discovery history, abundance, compounds, uses, safety, and related elements. Trends & Visualizations — Explore atomic radius, electronegativity, ionization energy, electron affinity, density, melting point, boiling point, atomic mass, abundance, radioactivity, and periodic trends. Chemistry Lab — Explore chemical reactions, balanced equations, reaction types, energy changes, oxidation states, electron transfer, and molecules. Compare Elements — Compare multiple chemical elements side by side using property tables and interactive charts. Chemistry Tools & Calculators — Calculate molar mass, balance chemical equations, analyze isotopes and percentage composition, convert units, work with significant figures, and explore electron configurations, oxidation states, nomenclature, ions, solubility rules, constants, and chemistry formulas. Elements in Real Life — Discover elements in smartphones, the human body, Earth’s crust, atmosphere, oceans, cars, batteries, electronics, food, buildings, medicine, space, and jewelry. Chemistry Stories — Learn about chemical elements, scientific discoveries, chemistry history, technology, space, biology, and everyday chemistry. Quiz & Exam — Test your chemistry knowledge with customizable quizzes and timed exams. Failed Questions — Review incorrect answers and practice difficult chemistry topics. Progress Tracking — Follow quiz and exam performance over time. Favorites — Save important elements and chemistry content for quick access. Interesting Facts — Discover fascinating facts about chemical elements and chemistry. Advanced Search — Find elements using detailed chemical and physical properties. Periodic Table is designed for students, teachers, chemistry enthusiasts, and anyone who wants an interactive way to learn about elements and chemistry. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSPEX at none against Periodic Table..'s 2. iSPEX also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Periodic Table.. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iSPEX asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iSPEX | Periodic Table.. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 355 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DDQ | Olga Ivanova |
In-app purchases
iSPEX
No in-app purchases
Periodic Table..
- periodictable_by_oliva_subscription$1.991 Month
- periodictable_by_oliva_donation$1.99
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