Comparison

Molecular Formula Generator vs iORA

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

Head to head
About

Molecular Formula Generator

This app generates a comprehensive list of molecular formulas based on mass spectrometry data and elemental composition. Users can specify m/z values, mass accuracy, and potential elements to find matching formulas. The generated lists can be shared via email.

Highlights
  • Generate molecular formulas by m/z value
  • Specify mass accuracy
  • Define elemental composition
  • Include double bond equivalents
  • Share formula lists via email
Features
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Generates full list of molecular formulae based on molecular mass (m/z value) and elemental composition. - Specify m/z value, mass accuracy, possible element composition and double bonds equivalent; - Generate complete list of molecular formulae (only first 1000 displayed); - Share list of molecular formulae via email;

About

iORA

Visualize chemical reactions in 3D using quantum-mechanical simulations. This free, interactive application makes complex chemistry concepts accessible and engaging for learners.

Highlights
  • 3D chemical reaction visualization
  • Quantum-mechanical simulations
  • Interactive learning
  • Easy to use interface
  • Educational tool
Features
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iORA is a free, easy to use, highly interactive smartphone application that provides 3D visualization of chemical reactions based on quantum-mechanical simulations.

Screenshots

Molecular Formula Generator4 screens
iORA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iORA at every 2 months against Molecular Formula Generator's every 16 months. iORA also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3). Molecular Formula Generator's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Molecular Formula Generator against 5.0 for iORA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Molecular Formula Generator ships an update every 16 months, iORA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Molecular Formula Generator versus iORA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMolecular Formula GeneratoriORA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirill BlinovDaniel Ess

Customer experience

Molecular Formula Generator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iORA

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Molecular Formula Generator

No in-app purchases

None

iORA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Molecular Formula Generator free?
Molecular Formula Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iORA free?
iORA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Molecular Formula Generator or iORA?
Molecular Formula Generator and iORA are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do Molecular Formula Generator or iORA have ads?
Neither Molecular Formula Generator nor iORA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Molecular Formula Generator or iORA?
Molecular Formula Generator ships an update every 16 months, and iORA every 2 months. Most recently, Molecular Formula Generator was updated on June 6, 2026 and iORA on September 7, 2026.

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