Comparison

MARVLS AR Chemistry vs Periodic Table

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

Head to head
About

MARVLS AR Chemistry

Features
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Chemistry MARVLS is an AR app* for viewing molecular geometry, point groups and symmetry operations, and chemical reactions in 3D. Key Features - 3D models that can be viewed from all angles - Visual representations of symmetry operations - Animated organic chemistry mechanisms with electron movement - 2D representations corresponding with 3D models - Resonance shown in 2D and 3D when applicable - Descriptions accompanying organic reactions *The Merge Cube is required to view all AR models in the Chemistry MARVLS app. When using the app, simply point your device’s camera at the Merge Cube to view AR models. See the Merge Cube website to print and construct a paper Merge Cube or purchase a foam toy Merge Cube.

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Periodic Table

Features
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EXPLORE 118 ELEMENTS A visual periodic table with properties, electron shells, history and uses. Search by name, symbol or atomic number, and zoom to explore. LEARN AND CALCULATE 182 reference topics, from basic concepts to organic chemistry. 14 solvers show their steps for balancing reactions, redox, oxidation states, molar mass, amounts of substance, solutions, pH and more. Consult solubility and other reference tables. Practise across 15 topics with feedback and explanations. PERIODIC TABLE PRO β€’ Virtual lab: combine atoms and explore nearly 600 substances with animated molecules, properties, uses and safety information. β€’ On-device AI tutor: ask in your own words. Equations and molar masses are checked with the app's calculation engine. β€’ Scanner: photograph a reaction equation and balance it. β€’ Unlimited practice sessions. The periodic table, element cards, handbook and solvers remain free. 20 LANGUAGES The app uses a supported device language on first launch. You can change it in the app; your choice is saved. Formulas retain their standard direction. Light and dark themes. PRIVACY AND AI REQUIREMENTS No accounts, ads, tracking or analytics. Reference content is available offline after installation. The AI tutor requires a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS/iPadOS 26 or later, enabled Apple Intelligence and a downloaded model. AI language and region availability depend on the device and system version. Questions are processed on the device. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription with a one-week free trial for eligible new subscribers, or a one-time purchase for lifetime access. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your Apple ID is charged after the free trial. Manage or cancel in App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ultim8digital.github.io/periodic-table/privacy.html

Screenshots

MARVLS AR Chemistry4 screens
Periodic Table4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MARVLS AR Chemistry at none against Periodic Table's 3. Periodic Table's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 17 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Periodic Table sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MARVLS AR Chemistry asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MARVLS AR Chemistry ships an update every 17 months, Periodic Table every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
MARVLS AR Chemistry versus Periodic Table: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMARVLS AR ChemistryPeriodic Table
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size196 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichele McColganOleg Korunov

In-app purchases

None

MARVLS AR Chemistry

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Periodic Table

Subscriptions2
  • Pro β€” monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro β€” yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Periodic Table Pro$19.99

Questions

Is MARVLS AR Chemistry free?
MARVLS AR Chemistry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Periodic Table free?
Periodic Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MARVLS AR Chemistry or Periodic Table have ads?
Neither MARVLS AR Chemistry nor Periodic Table shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MARVLS AR Chemistry or Periodic Table?
MARVLS AR Chemistry ships an update every 17 months, and Periodic Table every 4 days. Most recently, MARVLS AR Chemistry was updated on November 4, 2026 and Periodic Table on November 7, 2026.

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