Comparison

Molecular Models vs Materia

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

Head to head
About

Molecular Models

Features
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Molecular Models - 3D Explore the world of molecules in stunning 3D!. Molecular Models - 3D helps you visualize and understand molecular structures interactively. Whether you're a student, teacher, or science enthusiast, this app makes chemistry come alive with beautiful 3D renderings. Rotate, zoom, and explore atoms, bonds, and molecular geometry with intuitive gestures. Instantly search for molecules like Water (Hโ‚‚O), Hydrogen Sulfide (Hโ‚‚S), Hydrogen Peroxide (Hโ‚‚Oโ‚‚), Carbon Dioxide (COโ‚‚) and more - all displayed in spatial their arrangements.

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 โ€ข Grid โ€” Browse elements in a clean, visual collection. โ€ข Table โ€” Explore the familiar periodic structure in a modern, interactive layout. โ€ข Orbit โ€” 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

Molecular Models4 screens
Materia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Molecular Models at 15.6 against Materia's 26.4. 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. Molecular Models sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Materia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Molecular Models versus Materia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMolecular ModelsMateria
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better26.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrishna Raj SalimVincent Galeano

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Molecular Models

One-time1
  • FullVersion$1.99
1 purchases

Materia

One-time1
  • Materia Pro$4.99

Questions

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

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