Element OTG vs Trove
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Element OTG
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• Complete Periodic Table - All 118 elements with detailed information • Interactive Learning Center - Chemistry quizzes and symbol practice • Smart Search & Filter - Find elements by name, symbol, or properties • Dark Mode Support - Choose light, dark, or follow system theme • Responsive Design - Perfect for phones, tablets, and desktops
Trove
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Trove helps you explore the periodic table quickly and view essential element information in a clean, focused UI. Complete Periodic Table (118 elements) - Atomic number, symbol, and name - Category-based color coding for easy scanning - Multi language element names Element Details - Fetches data via PubChem when available - Shows key physical/chemical properties and category information Electron Configuration & Shell Calculator - Parses configurations like 1s2 2s2 2p6 - Calculates electron counts by shell
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Element OTG at none against Trove's 3. Element OTG also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Trove's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Trove sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Element OTG asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Element OTG | Trove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Japality Limited | imlab |
In-app purchases
Element OTG
No in-app purchases
Trove
- Buy Me a Coffee (Small)$1.99
- Buy Me a Coffee (Medium)$4.99
- Buy Me a Coffee (Large)$9.99
