Comparison

Periodic Table vs ElementBuddy

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

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About

Periodic Table

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Periodica brings the periodic table to life, making chemistry accessible, intuitive, and engaging for students, educators, and enthusiasts alike. Built with simplicity and user privacy in mind, Periodica provides detailed, accurate information about every element, interactive tools, and powerful search capabilities โ€” all in a beautifully designed, ad-free environment. Periodica Features: Advanced Chemistry Calculator: โ€ข Master chemistry calculations with our advanced calculator. Get detailed step-by-step explanations for: โ€ข Equation Balancing: Easily balance chemical equations with detailed guidance at every step. โ€ข Molar Mass Calculations: Clearly see each step involved in determining molar masses. Detailed Element Information: โ€ข Access detailed element profiles with interactive Bohr diagrams, atomic properties, electron configurations, isotopes, compounds, and more โ€” all neatly organized. Interactive Exploration: โ€ข Effortlessly navigate and visualize element relationships and chemical properties. Personalized Experience: โ€ข Save favorites and customize your learning journey. Privacy First: โ€ข Periodica respects your privacy โ€” no accounts, no tracking, no ads. Your data never leaves your device. Stay Connected: Website: https://www.periodica.io Instagram: @periodica.io Threads: @periodica.io TikTok: @periodica.io X: @PeriodicaApp Policies: Terms of Service: https://periodica.io/policies/terms Privacy Policy: https://periodica.io/policies/privacy Contact & Feedback: For support, suggestions, or feedback, reach us at support@periodica.io. Explore chemistry your way โ€” private, powerful, and distraction-free with Periodica.

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ElementBuddy

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Explore all 118 elements of the periodic table in a beautifully designed, interactive reference built for curious minds โ€” from students to science enthusiasts. INTERACTIVE TABLE Browse the complete periodic table in its classic layout. Tap any element to reveal its symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, electron configuration, discovery year, and more. Filter by category to highlight alkali metals, noble gases, transition metals, and every group in between. ELEMENT DETAIL CARDS Dive deeper into any element with a rich detail card. Hear the element name spoken aloud with text-to-speech, explore its physical properties, and see exactly where it fits in the periodic table. QUIZ MODE Put your knowledge to the test with four quiz types: โ€ข Symbol โ†’ Name: identify the element from its symbol โ€ข Name โ†’ Symbol: recall the correct chemical symbol โ€ข Atomic Number: match each element to its number โ€ข Category: classify elements by their group Choose from 5, 10, or 20 questions per session and track your score at the end. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE & IPAD The full periodic table shape renders beautifully on every screen size, in both portrait and landscape. Dark mode supported. Whether you're studying for an exam, brushing up on chemistry, or just fascinated by the building blocks of matter โ€” this is the periodic table app you've been looking for.

Screenshots

Periodic Table4 screens
ElementBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Periodic Table at 18.0 against ElementBuddy's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Periodic Table versus ElementBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodic TableElementBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAYDEN D'ERRICODustin Wurtz

In-app purchases

None

Periodic Table

No in-app purchases

None

ElementBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Periodic Table free?
Periodic Table is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ElementBuddy free?
ElementBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Periodic Table or ElementBuddy have ads?
Neither Periodic Table nor ElementBuddy shows ads.

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