Orange NMR vs SynStrategy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orange NMR
Predict 13C and 1H NMR spectra by drawing molecular structures. Offers instant spectrum recalculation, iCloud synchronization across devices, and PDF report generation. Ideal for chemists and students needing quick spectral analysis.
- Predict 13C and 1H NMR spectra
- Draw molecular structures
- Instant spectrum recalculation
- iCloud synchronization
- Email PDF reports
- Zoomable spectra and structures
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App to predict 13C and 1H NMR spectra: draw a structure to see its spectrum. The accuracy of the algorithm is about 1.9 ppm for 13C and 0.21 ppm for 1H (RMSD=3.4 and 0.31 ppm correspondingly). The number of heavy atoms in structure to predict for free is restricted to 12 atoms. This restriction can be removed by purchasing additional licenses. - Instantly re-calculate spectrum while changing structure; - Predicted spectra stored in iCloud and synchronised among all iOS devices and Mac version (itunes.apple.com/app/orange-nmr/id680184249); - Email PDF report; - Zoom in spectrum; - Zoom in structure (important for iPhone users); - Option to display chemical shift values on structure; - Simple clean interface. The prediction algorithm is derived by: K. A. Blinov, E. D. Smurnyy, T. S. Churanova, M. E. Elyashberg, A. J. Williams, Chemom. Intell. Lab. Syst. 2009, 97, 91
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 in-app purchases: SynStrategy at none against Orange NMR's 5. SynStrategy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Orange NMR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Orange NMR sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SynStrategy asks for nothing beyond the download.
SynStrategy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Orange NMR's written reviews are positive against 100% of SynStrategy's.
Orange NMR ships an update every 4 months, SynStrategy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orange NMR | SynStrategy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kirill Blinov | Willi M. Amberg |
Customer experience
Orange NMR
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In-app purchases
Orange NMR
- 2 NMR Predictions$0.99
- 5 NMR Predictions$1.99
- 10 NMR Predictions$2.99
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- 13C NMR Prediction$99.99
- 1H NMR Prediction$99.99
SynStrategy
No in-app purchases
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