Comparison

Molecular Formula Generator vs Functional Groups

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

Functional Groups

Master organic chemistry functional groups through an engaging and interactive learning experience. Ideal for students in introductory or advanced courses, MCAT prep, and A-Level chemistry, this app covers dozens of essential groups with practice modes and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • 25+ basic and advanced functional groups
  • 300+ organic compounds
  • Multiple practice modes
  • Customizable study groups
  • Personalized review
  • Reference table and definitions
  • Progress tracking with achievements
Features
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Ready to ace organic chemistry? Learn the functional groups you need to know - all in an engaging and interactive format. The app is ideal for introductory or advanced organic chemistry classes, MCAT prep, A-Level chemistry, and more. You’ll quickly become familiar with alcohols, esters, amides, amines, and dozens of other important functional groups. The app features: • 25+ basic and advanced functional groups • 300+ organic compounds • Multiple practice modes • Customize which groups to study • Personalized review • Reference table and definitions • Achievements to track your progress Along the way, you’ll learn interesting facts about pharmaceuticals, biomolecules, dangerous compounds, unique molecular structures, and more. With the Functional Groups app, learning organic chemistry is easy, straightforward, and, dare we say… fun? Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Screenshots

Molecular Formula Generator4 screens
Functional Groups4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Molecular Formula Generator at none against Functional Groups's 1. Molecular Formula Generator also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Functional Groups's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Functional Groups sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Molecular Formula Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Molecular Formula Generator against 4.9 for Functional Groups. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Functional Groups has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Molecular Formula Generator ships an update every 16 months, Functional Groups every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Molecular Formula Generator versus Functional Groups: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMolecular Formula GeneratorFunctional Groups
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.9 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings321 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirill BlinovClarity Applications

Customer experience

Molecular Formula Generator

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

Functional Groups

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Molecular Formula Generator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Functional Groups

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is Molecular Formula Generator free?
Molecular Formula Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Functional Groups free?
Functional Groups is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Molecular Formula Generator or Functional Groups?
Molecular Formula Generator is rated higher. Molecular Formula Generator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Functional Groups averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.
Do Molecular Formula Generator or Functional Groups have ads?
Neither Molecular Formula Generator nor Functional Groups shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Molecular Formula Generator or Functional Groups?
Molecular Formula Generator ships an update every 16 months, and Functional Groups every 4 months. Most recently, Molecular Formula Generator was updated on October 11, 2026 and Functional Groups on October 11, 2026.

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