Comparison

Atomizer AR vs Quantum

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

Head to head
About

Atomizer AR

Explore the quantum world with interactive 3D models of atoms and molecules in augmented reality. Visualize atomic and molecular orbitals, and sketch organic compounds to instantly generate their nomenclature.

Highlights
  • 3D atomic and molecular orbital visualization
  • Augmented reality integration
  • Hartree-Fock computational method for MOs
  • Sketch organic compounds
  • Automatic SMILES and IUPAC nomenclature generation
Features
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Atomizer AR turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable quantum chemistry lab. Visualize atomic and molecular orbitals in 3D, render electron density clouds, and step into immersive WebXR augmented reality where molecules sit on your desk at real-world scale. — WHAT YOU CAN DO — • Explore atomic orbitals computed from real hydrogenic wavefunctions: 1s, 2p, 3d, 4f and beyond, with adjustable shell glow and Bohmian trajectory animation. • View any molecule's molecular orbitals (HOMO, LUMO, intermediates) computed via PySCF on the cloud, then rendered as interactive isosurfaces. • See ball-and-stick models in WebXR augmented reality. Tap "View in AR", point at a flat surface, place the molecule on a table, then pinch to scale and drag to rotate. • Pair your phone with the desktop using Atomizer Remote: enter a 4-letter code, then tilt your phone to control the on-screen molecule with your gyroscope. Live preview streams back to your phone in real time. • Browse 40+ molecules — water, glucose, caffeine, benzene, ammonia, ethanol, methane, sulfuric acid and more — with energy diagrams, dipole arrows, lone pairs (VSEPR) and MO correlation diagrams. • Calculate molar mass live from any chemical formula, including parenthesised groups like Ca(OH)₂ and (NH₄)₂SO₄, with per-element breakdown. • Balance equations, run stoichiometry, sketch molecules in 2D, and explore reaction pathways. — SUBSCRIPTIONS — Free: 5 molecule renders per period. All calculator tools and full periodic table. Californium Pass — $2.99/month. 50 renders monthly, priority compute queue. Einsteinium Pass — $6.99/month. Unlimited renders, GLTF export for AR/3D printing, protein visualization, priority support. Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Subscriptions sync across iPhone, iPad, and electronvisual.org. Privacy: https://electronvisual.org/privacy Terms: https://electronvisual.org/terms

About

Quantum

Explore the hidden world of particles with a real-time simulator. Model up to 10,000 particles and experiment with natural phenomena like crystallization and orbital mechanics. Customize interactions and visualize results dynamically.

Highlights
  • Real-time particle simulation
  • Model up to 10,000 particles
  • Simulate natural phenomena
  • Four distinct particle classes
  • Customizable rules editor
  • Dynamic visualizations
  • Interactive control
Features
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Experience the hidden world of particles Quantum is a real-time particle life sandbox for exploring emergent motion, artificial physics, and complex systems. Build fields with up to 10,000 particles, tune how classes attract or repel each other, and watch simple rules turn into flowing structures, swarms, or chaotic patterns. Why Quantum stands out: - Real-time particle simulation with four interacting particle classes. - Seamless 2D fields and perspective 3D volumes with touch rotation. - Rule editor for custom attraction and repulsion matrices. - Temperature, viscosity, solid/fluid edge behavior, and force tools. - Black hole and white hole tools for live interaction. - Save and load fields, rule sets, and color schemes. - P3 color support and vivid visual presets for generative art. Use Quantum as a physics toy, creative sandbox, teaching aid, or generative art lab. It is built for people who enjoy science, cellular automata, n-body systems, chaos, and beautiful simulations.

Screenshots

Atomizer AR4 screens
Quantum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quantum at 4.8 against Atomizer AR's 4.0. Quantum also leads on ratings volume (151 vs 3). Atomizer AR's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Atomizer AR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Quantum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quantum holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quantum has 151 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Atomizer AR's written reviews are positive against 81% of Quantum's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atomizer AR ships an update every 2 weeks, Quantum every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Atomizer AR versus Quantum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtomizer ARQuantum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.8 (151 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3151 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWonmo SeongGEORGY OSTROBROD

Customer experience

Atomizer AR

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quantum

All ratings133 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Atomizer AR

Subscriptions4
  • Californium Pass$1.991 Month
  • Californium Pass$2.991 Month
  • Einsteinium Pass$3.991 Year
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  • Einsteinium Pass$6.991 Month
3 purchases

Quantum

One-time3
  • Developer tip2 variants$1.99
  • Developer tip2 variants$3.99
  • Developer tip2 variants$5.99

Questions

Is Atomizer AR free?
Atomizer AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quantum free?
Quantum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Atomizer AR or Quantum?
Quantum is rated higher. Atomizer AR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Quantum averages 4.8 from 151 ratings.
Do Atomizer AR or Quantum have ads?
Neither Atomizer AR nor Quantum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atomizer AR or Quantum?
Atomizer AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Quantum every 5 weeks. Most recently, Atomizer AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Quantum on October 30, 2026.

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