Comparison

LifeGoesOn vs ChemyLab

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

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About

LifeGoesOn

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LifeGoesOn, a stunning, hands-on experience of Conway’s Game of Life β€” the classic cellular automaton brought to vivid life with color, strategy, and creativity. Design living patterns using Red and Blue stones and watch as they evolve through generations, following the simple but powerful rules of life. Add stones, pause and adjust the grid, and explore unexpected interactions as your creations take on a life of their own. Features: β€’ Interactive Grid: Tap to place Red or Blue stones and bring your pattern to life. β€’ Color Evolution: When different colors interact, they combine into new life β€” Yellow stones! β€’ Wrap Mode: Switch between traditional edges and infinite wraparound for new dynamics. β€’ Grid Sizes: Choose from 10x10 to 25x25 grids to scale up your experiments. β€’ Video Recording: Record your simulations and share your creations with friends or students. β€’ Running Stats Panel: Track generation count and population changes in real time. β€’ Built-in Patterns: Includes classic examples like the Glider, Toad, and Blinker. Upgrade for More: Unlock the Patterns Upgrade to: β€’ Save & Load Your Own Creations β€’ Access All Built-in Patterns β€’ Explore New Design Possibilities Whether you’re a curious student, seasoned developer, or lifelong tinkerer, LifeGoesOn invites you to dive into a mesmerizing world of logic, art, and digital life. No two games are the same β€” and every experiment is a step into discovery.

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ChemyLab

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Step into the ultimate interactive chemistry playground! Chemy: The Visual Laboratory bridges the gap between abstract chemical symbols and tangible physical properties. Designed to build deep visual intuition, Chemy provides a state-of-the-art interactive periodic laboratory for students, educators, and science enthusiasts. Whether you want to visualize atomic structure, simulate thermodynamic states of matter, hear the sounds of light spectra, or build molecules in an interactive sandbox, Chemy brings the microscopic universe to life with premium visuals and responsive simulation mechanics. *** CORE INTERACTIVE MODULES & FEATURES *** INTERACTIVE PERIODIC TABLE (ATLAS) Explore the elements through an immersive, responsive catalog: β€’ Dynamic Grid Layouts: Switch seamlessly between the Classic Periodic Table and the mathematically curved Curled-Ribbon Periodic Grid. β€’ 3D Voxel Blocks: Toggle 3D voxel representations of elements, rendered with custom isometric projections. β€’ Interactive Highlights: Color-code and filter the grid by Cosmic Nucleosynthesis Origin (Big Bang, massive stars, supernovae) or Chemical Families (Noble Gases, Alkali Metals, Halogens, etc.). β€’ Deep Element Inspector: Dive into any element to inspect its scientific details: Bohr Card: Interactive Bohr model visualizer showing concentric electron shells and atomic properties. Electron Apartments: Maps complex quantum orbital configurations (s, p, d, f) to an intuitive apartment room layout filling dynamically based on Hund's Rule and the Aufbau principle. Quantum Forces: Visualize atomic grip forces (ionization energy and electronegativity) with dynamic vector lines. Spectral Signatures: View high-fidelity absorption and emission spectra. Auditory Spectra Synth: Synthesizes emission wavelengths into audible acoustic sine-wave frequencies. Listen to the unique sound of each element! REACTIONS CENTER & SANDBOX Experiment, balance, and build in an open-ended molecular lab: β€’ Reaction Sandbox: A drag-and-drop chamber where atoms float freely. Collide elements to form covalent or ionic binary compounds (like H2O or NaCl) based on electronegativity delta, valency hook counts, and temperature. β€’ Equation Balancer: Input chemical equations using a specialized Periodic Element Keyboard to calculate and balance stoichiometric coefficients instantly. β€’ Molecular Structure Generator: Procedurally generate and inspect molecular stick-and-ball covalent bond structural diagrams. CHAMBER STATE SIMULATOR (SOLID, LIQUID, GAS) Understand how temperature affects atomic motion: β€’ Global Thermal Controller: Simulate temperatures from absolute zero (0 K) up to 6000 K (the surface of the Sun) with key milestones like boiling and melting points. β€’ Atomic Motion Physics Canvas: Watch a dynamic particle engine simulate atomic behavior. See solids locked in a crystalline lattice, cohesive liquids sliding at the base, and high-velocity gases colliding elastically. DENSITY COMPARER (MASS & VOLUME) Build physical intuition for how elements differ in weight and volume: β€’ Isometric 3D Cube Comparison: Compare the density of two pure elements (e.g., 1 kg of Lead vs. 1 kg of Lithium) in dynamically scaling 3D cubes. β€’ Buoyancy & Balance Simulator: Simulate water displacement and balance scales to visualize weight-to-volume relationships. MEMORIZATION TRAINER & PROGRESS β€’ Gamified Quiz Loops: Master symbols, names, atomic numbers, and families with speed and accuracy feedback loops. β€’ Element Sticker Book: Unlock elements in the sandbox to add glowing, starred stickers to your catalog. β€’ Trophy Badges: Earn beautiful rewards (e.g., "Water Creator", "Metal Monarch").

Screenshots

LifeGoesOn3 screens
ChemyLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChemyLab at none against LifeGoesOn's 1. ChemyLab also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support 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. LifeGoesOn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChemyLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LifeGoesOn versus ChemyLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifeGoesOnChemyLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.413.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn RomanoCristi Citea

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LifeGoesOn

One-time1
  • Unlock Patterns$0.99
None

ChemyLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LifeGoesOn free?
LifeGoesOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChemyLab free?
ChemyLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LifeGoesOn or ChemyLab have ads?
Neither LifeGoesOn nor ChemyLab shows ads.

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