Comparison

Periodic Table Pocket vs ElementBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Periodic Table Pocket

Features
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**Explore the Fascinating World of the Periodic Table** Periodic Table Pocket is your professional chemistry companion that provides comprehensive and accurate element information for learners and researchers, featuring TTS voice playback and integrated Study & Quiz modes. Whether you're a chemistry beginner or a professional researcher, this pocket-sized app meets your needs. **Core Features** **Interactive Periodic Table** - Standard 18-column Γ— 7-row periodic table layout - Support for 0.3x-3.0x zoom and free dragging - Color-coded by element category for clarity - Horizontal and vertical ruler navigation **Export & Share Features** - One-tap export of complete periodic table HD images - Save to photo album or share to other apps - Perfect for teaching and learning needs **Detailed Element Information** - Complete data for all 118 elements - Basic info: atomic number, symbol, name, atomic weight - Physical properties: melting point, boiling point, density, state - Electronic structure: electron configuration, ionization energy - Discovery information: discoverer, namer, discovery time **Visual Learning** - High-definition Bohr atomic model images - Interactive 3D atomic models (rotatable and scalable) - Real element spectral images - Professional data visualization charts **TTS Voice Playback** - One-tap pronunciation of element names, auto language matching - Play/stop control, optimized slow speech rate - Smart fallback to English when a locale is unavailable **Study & Quiz System** - Study mode: instant feedback, practice by element category - Quiz mode: records score, accuracy and time; three question types (symbol↔name, numberβ†’symbol) - History & Stats: total tests, average score, highest score, average accuracy **Multi-Language Support** - Support for 24 languages (see in-app and README) - Automatic system language detection + in-app language switching **Practical Tools** - Favorites: Mark commonly used elements - Search: Quick element location - **Export & Share**: One-tap export of complete periodic table HD images, save to album or share to other apps - **Study & Quiz**: dual modes with selectable question types - **History & Stats**: quiz records with score, accuracy and time - Offline use: No internet connection required **Use Cases** - Middle school chemistry course learning - University chemistry major reference - Chemistry teacher teaching aid - Research work data queries - Chemistry enthusiast knowledge exploration **App Features** - Accurate data: Based on authoritative chemistry databases - Beautiful interface: Modern design style - Smooth operation: Optimized user experience - Rich content: Covers all aspects of elements - Continuous updates: Regular addition of new features Download Periodic Table Pocket and start your chemistry exploration journey!

About

ElementBuddy

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Explore all 118 elements of the periodic table in a beautifully designed, interactive reference built for curious minds β€” 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: β€’ Symbol β†’ Name: identify the element from its symbol β€’ Name β†’ Symbol: recall the correct chemical symbol β€’ Atomic Number: match each element to its number β€’ 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 β€” this is the periodic table app you've been looking for.

Screenshots

Periodic Table Pocket4 screens
ElementBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ElementBuddy at none against Periodic Table Pocket's shown. Periodic Table Pocket's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Periodic Table Pocket versus ElementBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodic Table PocketElementBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昊 吴Dustin Wurtz

In-app purchases

None

Periodic Table Pocket

No in-app purchases

None

ElementBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Periodic Table Pocket free?
Periodic Table Pocket 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 Pocket or ElementBuddy have ads?
Periodic Table Pocket shows ads; ElementBuddy does not.

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