Comparison

iSPEX vs Periodic Table..

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Periodic Table..

Features
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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/

Screenshots

iSPEX3 screens
Periodic Table..4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iSPEX versus Periodic Table..: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSPEXPeriodic Table..
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB355 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDQOlga Ivanova

In-app purchases

None

iSPEX

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Periodic Table..

Subscriptions1
  • periodictable_by_oliva_subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • periodictable_by_oliva_donation$1.99

Questions

Is iSPEX free?
iSPEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Periodic Table.. free?
Periodic Table.. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iSPEX or Periodic Table.. have ads?
Periodic Table.. shows ads; iSPEX does not.

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