Nuclear Wallet Cards vs Nuclide Chart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nuclear Wallet Cards
Access comprehensive nuclear data for every known nuclide in an interactive format. Explore ground and isomeric state properties with powerful search and filtering tools. This authoritative reference is ideal for researchers, educators, and students.
- Comprehensive nuclide data
- Powerful search and filter
- Interactive periodic table
- Authoritative data source
- User-friendly interface
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Explore nuclear data within Nuclear Wallet Cards, the comprehensive source for ground and isomeric state properties of every known nuclide. Based on the original reference booklet from the National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), the Nuclear Wallet Cards app delivers authoritative nuclear data in an accessible and interactive format. Key Features: • Powerful Search & Filter: Quickly search by nucleus name or filter datasets by stability, atomic number, neutron count, atomic mass, excitation energy, half-life, abundance, mass excess, spin parity, and branching ratios. • Interactive Periodic Table: Navigate a dynamic periodic table with intuitive pan and zoom gestures. Tap any element to instantly view detailed isotopic datasets. • Reliable & Authoritative Data: Access precise nuclear data that supports research, education, and applied nuclear science. Whether you're a researcher, educator, or student, Nuclear Wallet Cards is your essential, user-friendly reference for all your nuclear data needs. Download now and start exploring nuclear data! Produced and maintained by the National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL).
Nuclide Chart
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Explore the world of atomic nuclei with the most advanced Nuclide Chart for iPad. This app offers a complete, interactive visualization of all known isotopes (over 3000), perfect for study, research, and teaching. Features: • Live Data: Direct connection to the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) database for up-to-date physical values. • Interactive: Smoothly zoom and pan through the entire chart of nuclides. • Decay Chains: Visualize decay paths (Alpha, Beta, etc.) instantly – step-by-step or as a full chain. • Smart Search: Find isotopes quickly by symbol, mass, or name. • Advanced Filters: Filter by stability or decay mode (Alpha, Beta+, Beta-, Fission). • Detailed Info: Comprehensive data for every nuclide (Half-life, Spin, Binding Energy, Magnetic Moment, Atomic Mass). • Offline-Ready: All data is cached locally for instant access. Ideal for physicists, chemists, students, and anyone interested in nuclear science.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nuclear Wallet Cards at none against Nuclide Chart's 1. Nuclide Chart's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nuclide Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nuclear Wallet Cards asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nuclear Wallet Cards ships an update monthly, Nuclide Chart daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nuclear Wallet Cards | Nuclide Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brookhaven National Laboratory | Peer Jansen |
In-app purchases
Nuclear Wallet Cards
No in-app purchases
Nuclide Chart
- Nuclide Chart Pro$2.99
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