Comparison

VoxelReconstruct vs Historic Firsts

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

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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

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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 update cadence: Historic Firsts at every 3 days against VoxelReconstruct's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VoxelReconstruct ships an update every 8 months, Historic Firsts every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
VoxelReconstruct versus Historic Firsts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoxelReconstructHistoric Firsts
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuo-Tsun HuangJeremy Francis

In-app purchases

None

VoxelReconstruct

No in-app purchases

None

Historic Firsts

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
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 3 days. Most recently, VoxelReconstruct was updated on October 13, 2026 and Historic Firsts on October 8, 2026.

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