Comparison

Ligand Viewer vs Character Table Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Ligand Viewer

Features
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Display ligand molecules from Protein Data Bank in 3D. Quickly view, rotate, zoom ligands displayed as ball-and-stick model.

About

Character Table Viewer

Access over 45 character tables for symmetry point groups relevant to inorganic chemistry, quantum mechanics, and group theory. Features an intuitive interface for easy searching, zooming, and side-by-side comparison of tables. Ideal for students and researchers needing quick access to essential group theory data.

Highlights
  • 45+ character tables
  • Intuitive interface
  • Zoom and compare tables
  • Customizable favorites list
  • Detailed irreducible representations
  • Classifications of linear/binary functions
Features
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Never find yourself missing your point-group-symmetry Character Tables from group theory again. The Character Table Viewer app is designed to offer students of Inorganic Chemistry, Quantum Mechanics, and Group Theory ‘at your fingertips’ access to more than 45 Character Tables for the most chemically relevant Symmetry Point Groups. The tables are easy to find and access with an intuitive and simple interface. They are crisp to read and contain all irreducible representations as well as classifications of relevant linear and binary functions important for understanding things like bonding or vibrational motions. You can customize a list of the ones you most commonly use. You can zoom in on the tables and even compare two side-by-side. This is a ‘must have’ app for advanced chemistry and physics students and researchers.

Screenshots

Ligand Viewer2 screens
Character Table Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ligand Viewer at Free against Character Table Viewer's $1.99. Ligand Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Ligand Viewer is free to download; Character Table Viewer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ligand Viewer versus Character Table Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLigand ViewerCharacter Table Viewer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge TevosovNiels Damrauer

In-app purchases

None

Ligand Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Character Table Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ligand Viewer free?
Ligand Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Character Table Viewer free?
Character Table Viewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ligand Viewer or Character Table Viewer have ads?
Neither Ligand Viewer nor Character Table Viewer shows ads.

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