Comparison

Periodic Table Ultimate vs Materia

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

Head to head
About

Periodic Table Ultimate

Explore chemistry with an interactive periodic table and 3D atom models. Features offline info cards, augmented reality, and an AI tutor for personalized learning. Customize your study experience with themes and dark mode.

Highlights
  • Interactive Periodic Table
  • Offline element info cards
  • Augmented Reality 3D atom models
  • AI Tutor for explanations
  • Customizable color themes
  • Dark Mode support
  • Atomic spectra and radius visuals
Features
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Periodic Table Ultimate — learning, made simple Studying chemistry doesn’t have to be confusing or intimidating. Periodic Table Ultimate helps you actually get the elements with a clean, interactive experience built for students. Everything is designed to be clear, visual, and easy to explore, right on your iPhone. Open the app and dive into a smooth, zoomable Periodic Table. Tap any element to see a short, easy-to-read info card that works offline, perfect for quick studying or last-minute reviews. Want to see what atoms really look like? Use Augmented Reality to place 3D atoms right in your space. Rotate them, look closer, and understand their structure in a way textbooks can’t show. You can also explore atomic spectra or compare atomic sizes using simple visual tools. Need extra help? ChemAI is an optional study buddy that can explain concepts, answer questions, and help you work through topics at your own pace. Make the table feel personal. Switch between color styles, group elements by their properties, and use Dark Mode for comfortable late-night studying. Pinch, zoom, and explore however you like. Whether you’re studying for class, preparing for exams, or just curious about how matter works, Periodic Table Ultimate gives you a relaxed, friendly way to learn chemistry. Take it slow. Tap around. Explore. Chemistry is easier when it feels approachable. 〉Features 
• Interactive Periodic Table in modern, classic, and long layouts
 • Offline element info cards
 • Augmented Reality elements and 3D atom models
 • Interactive atomic spectra (NIST data) 
• Atomic radius comparison visuals 
• Custom color themes and property-based grouping 
• Adjustable element data (atomic mass, electron levels, and more) 
• Smooth pinch-to-zoom controls 
• Dark Mode support 
• Fast search by element name or symbol
 • Optional subscription for advanced data and the ChemAI Tutor Terms of Use: http://getchemistry.io/terms-and-conditions/ios/ Privacy policy: http://getchemistry.io/privacy-policy/ios/

About

Materia

Features
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Materia brings the periodic table to life. Explore all 118 elements through a beautifully designed, interactive experience built for iPhone. Move beyond a traditional chart and discover the relationships, properties, and structure of the elements through multiple ways of exploring them. EXPLORE EVERY ELEMENT Browse the complete periodic table with accurate atomic numbers, symbols, categories, groups, periods, atomic masses, and carefully presented element information. THREE WAYS TO EXPLORE • Grid — Browse elements in a clean, visual collection. • Table — Explore the familiar periodic structure in a modern, interactive layout. • Orbit — Experience elements through an immersive spatial visualization with focus, relationships, and motion. DISCOVER CONNECTIONS Explore metals, nonmetals, noble gases, elements important to life, and meaningful compositions. Select an element to bring it into focus and discover related elements around it. DESIGNED TO FEEL ALIVE Materia uses subtle motion, depth, haptics, and responsive interactions to turn scientific information into something you can explore rather than simply read. MATERIA PRO Materia includes a useful free experience with the complete element library and core exploration tools. Materia Pro is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks the premium Orbit experience and advanced interactive visualizations. No ads. No subscription required for Materia Pro.

Screenshots

Periodic Table Ultimate4 screens
Materia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Periodic Table Ultimate at 16.0 against Materia's 26.4. 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. Periodic Table Ultimate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Materia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Periodic Table Ultimate versus Materia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodic Table UltimateMateria
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis ChashchinVincent Galeano

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Periodic Table Ultimate

Subscriptions3
  • ChemAI Tutor3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Data3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Ultimate3 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

Materia

One-time1
  • Materia Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Periodic Table Ultimate free?
Periodic Table Ultimate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Materia free?
Materia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Periodic Table Ultimate or Materia have ads?
Neither Periodic Table Ultimate nor Materia shows ads.

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