Biomolecules vs SynStrategy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Biomolecules
Explore the properties and functions of biomolecules with this educational app. It covers basic chemistry topics essential for understanding biological molecules and their processes. This is part of a series designed for anyone interested in general, organic, and biological chemistry.
- Learn basic chemistry topics
- Explore biomolecule properties
- Understand biomolecule functions
- Study general chemistry
- Study organic chemistry
- Study biological chemistry
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With Biomolecules: Functional groups app you are able to learn basic chemistry topics that can help you in exploring the properties and functions of biomolecules. This app is the part of the Biomolecules app series which is being developed to help anyone interested in learning General, Organic and Biological Chemistry topics related to biomolecules and the processes in which they are involved.
SynStrategy
This app categorizes organic reactions by the functional groups they form, aiding chemists in synthetic analysis. It offers over 500 transformations and 400 synthesis examples, with detailed subdivisions for clarity.
- Reactions categorized by functional group
- 27 main functional group categories
- Over 500 transformations
- Over 400 total synthesis examples
- Subdivided functional group categories
- Highlights synthetic use cases
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SynStrategy is an organic chemistry app for anyone studying or working in organic synthesis. Its key feature is the categorization of named reactions and unnamed chemical reactions by the functional groups they form, helping students and practitioners navigate the vast landscape of organic transformations. The app features 27 main functional group categories, each further subdivided (for example, Alcohols include primary, secondary, tertiary, allylic, and homoallylic alcohols, and more). This structured organization gives chemists a clearer view of available transformations during synthetic and retrosynthetic analysis. SynStrategy currently includes over 500 organic chemistry reactions, with their synthetic use cases highlighted in more than 400 total synthesis examples. NEW: We've added the mechanisms for a collection of classic named oxidation reactions, with more to come. Each mechanism includes literature references you can look up for further detail. The first set covers the Albright-Goldman, Anelli, Babler-Dauben, Baeyer-Villiger, Ball-Goodwin-Morton, Collins, Corey-Gilman-Ganem, Corey-Kim, Corey-Schmidt, Corey-Suggs, Criegee, Dakin, Davis, Davis Asymmetric, and TEMPO oxidations. Beyond the reference library, SynStrategy includes interactive tools to help you study organic chemistry and organize these transformations. Save specific reactions into custom datasets that can be exported and shared with colleagues. Test your knowledge with the app's study modes: a Quiz system featuring three formats with multiple-choice and advanced questions on chemical reactions and total synthesis steps, plus a traditional Flashcard mode. Both modes include session analytics so you can track your progress. NEW: A Statistics dashboard now lets you review your quiz and flashcard results, see what you've studied, and get an overview of your activity in the app over time (More → Statistics). Whether you're preparing for an organic chemistry (orgo) exam, reviewing named reactions and mechanisms, or planning a synthesis in the lab, SynStrategy aims to be a useful organic chemistry companion. There are countless exceptional total syntheses and synthetically relevant methodologies in the literature, and we aim to grow the selection over time. Have a particular organic reaction or total synthesis example you'd like to see added? E-mail us: serviceofsynthesis@gmail.com Summary of Features: - Named and unnamed reactions, categorized by functional group - Over 500 organic chemistry transformations - Mechanisms for selected reactions (more to come) - Over 400 total synthesis examples - Create, export, and import custom reaction datasets - Multi-format Quiz system with session analytics - Dedicated Flashcard mode for systematic review - Statistics to review your results and activity in the app over time If you need support, please contact serviceofsynthesis@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SynStrategy at 5.0 against Biomolecules's 4.0. SynStrategy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Biomolecules's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SynStrategy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SynStrategy has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Biomolecules ships an update every 2 weeks, SynStrategy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Biomolecules | SynStrategy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carolina Biological Supply | Willi M. Amberg |
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Biomolecules
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In-app purchases
Biomolecules
No in-app purchases
SynStrategy
No in-app purchases
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