Comparison

VoxelReconstruct vs Historic Firsts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VoxelReconstruct

Features
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VoxelReconstruct is a touch-first 3D molecular-assembly puzzle game. You pick atoms from the periodic table and bond them into molecules and crystals following real chemistry — every element has its own valence (the number of free radicals it can bond) and atomic radius, attraction and repulsion derive from size, and a curated bonding whitelist decides which atoms may join. Grow a molecule past a level's threshold and you win. It's a learn-as-you-play chemistry game, made for students building an intuition for stereochemical formulas. [How it plays] ‧ Touch-first: one "Mode" button switches between Navigate (drag to rotate, pinch to zoom) and Place (tap a free-bond dot to drop an atom) ‧ You place the first atom: an empty molecule grows from the moment you tap — nothing is seeded ‧ You choose the element AND the bond order: single –, double =, triple ≡, and coordinate → (a lone pair bonding into an empty orbital) ‧ Real chemistry: VSEPR geometry, ionic vs covalent bonds, multi-bonds that merge radicals so N≡N and O=C=O form naturally ‧ Advanced bonding: coordinate bonds build NH₄⁺, H₃O⁺ and metal complexes, with formal charge / oxidation state shown (e.g. [Cu(NH₃)₄]²⁺ = +2) ‧ Ring closure: two open atoms that come close can bond directly to close a ring (cyclohexane, etc.) ‧ The full periodic table (118 elements), each with its valence, radius and Jmol CPK colour ‧ Curated levels: each level fixes which pairs may bond and mixes in "trap" elements that won't stick — a wrong element is a mistake, three mistakes fail the level; some levels also require a variety of different elements ‧ Full-Table Sandbox: a free-play mode with every element, no mistakes and no failing ‧ Instant English / Traditional-Chinese switch, haptic feedback, progress saved on device (SwiftData) [Pricing] ‧ Free: the complete story campaign, fully playable ‧ Pro (one-time purchase): unlocks only the Full-Table Sandbox — build freely with the whole table ‧ Players who bought the earlier paid version are upgraded to Pro for free automatically [Who it's for] ‧ Chemistry students and enthusiasts building intuition for valence, bonding and 3D formulas ‧ Players who enjoy puzzle and building games ‧ Anyone who wants a gentle, hands-on take on atomic and molecular science [Privacy & Security] ‧ Game progress stays only on your device — nothing is uploaded to the developer ‧ No personal data collection, no ads, no tracking ‧ Built entirely with Apple frameworks, independently by Intoxicated Child Studio Reconstruct your molecules among the atoms

About

Historic Firsts

Test your historical knowledge with a daily puzzle where you arrange significant events, discoveries, and inventions in chronological order. Each day presents new illustrated cards, offering an engaging way to learn and challenge your understanding of the past.

Highlights
  • Daily history puzzles
  • Chronological event arrangement
  • Illustrated historical cards
  • Drag-and-drop gameplay
  • Archive of past puzzles
  • Themed puzzle editions
Features
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Historic Firsts is a daily history puzzle that challenges you to arrange important inventions, discoveries, events, and milestones in chronological order. Each day brings a new set of illustrated historical cards. Study the clues, arrange the cards from earliest to latest, and submit your answer to discover how you did. FEATURES • A new history puzzle every day • Simple drag-and-drop gameplay • Fascinating inventions, discoveries, and historic milestones • Illustrated cards inspired by classic newspapers • Special themed editions • An archive of past puzzles • Historical details revealed after each game PRESS PASS Upgrade to a Press Pass to unlock the complete puzzle archive and get 2 extra themed editions a week, the Sunday Extra Edition and the Wednesday Special Edition. Whether you love history, trivia, inventions, or daily brain games, Historic Firsts offers a quick and engaging way to test your knowledge and learn something new. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VoxelReconstruct3 screens
Historic Firsts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VoxelReconstruct at none against Historic Firsts's 1. Historic Firsts's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 8 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Historic Firsts sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. VoxelReconstruct asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VoxelReconstruct ships an update every 8 months, Historic Firsts every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
VoxelReconstruct versus Historic Firsts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoxelReconstructHistoric Firsts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuo-Tsun HuangJeremy Francis

In-app purchases

None

VoxelReconstruct

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Historic Firsts

Subscriptions1
  • Press Pass Annual$8.991 Year

Questions

Is VoxelReconstruct free?
VoxelReconstruct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Historic Firsts free?
Historic Firsts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VoxelReconstruct or Historic Firsts have ads?
Neither VoxelReconstruct nor Historic Firsts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VoxelReconstruct or Historic Firsts?
VoxelReconstruct ships an update every 8 months, and Historic Firsts every 11 days. Most recently, VoxelReconstruct was updated on October 30, 2026 and Historic Firsts on October 31, 2026.

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