Comparison

Elementum vs Lumos

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

Head to head
About

Elementum

Features
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Elementum is a beautifully simple way to explore the periodic table. Discover elements, understand their properties, and see how they come together, all through a clean, intuitive interface designed for clarity and focus. Explore Elements Browse the periodic table with ease. Tap any element to view essential atomic details, group information, and characteristics in a clear, readable format. Visualise Combinations Select elements and observe how they combine to form compounds. Elementum helps you build chemical intuition through visual learning. Find Instantly Search and filter elements by name, symbol, or category. Everything you need is always within reach. Designed to Learn Minimal design. Smooth interactions. No distractions. Elementum lets you focus on understanding, not memorising. Made for Students Ideal for learning, revision, and exploration whether you’re studying chemistry or simply curious about how matter is built.

About

Lumos

Features
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Welcome to Lumosβ€”your interactive, hands-on physics laboratory for exploring the fascinating behavior of light. Designed for students and curious minds, Lumos brings complex optical phenomena to life through stunning real-time 3D simulations. Whether you're studying for an exam or just curious about how light behaves, Lumos makes learning physics intuitive, visual, and engaging. KEY FEATURES: β€’ INTERACTIVE OPTICS LAB Experiment with Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction in real-time. Direct light rays, adjust incident angles, and change wavelengths to see immediate physics in action. β€’ CUSTOM MEDIUMS & SPECTRUMS Change properties like refractive index and surface roughness. See how light behaves as it travels between Air, Water, and Glass. β€’ MASTER PHYSICS WITH QUIZZES Test your understanding with built-in interactive quizzes. Each topic comes with custom diagrams, instant grading, and detailed explanations to help you master concepts. Unravel the mysteries of light and master physics with Lumos today!

Screenshots

Elementum4 screens
Lumos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Elementum at 18.2 against Lumos's 26.2. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Elementum versus Lumos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElementumLumos
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.2 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNalinish RanjanGALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY,SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

In-app purchases

None

Elementum

No in-app purchases

None

Lumos

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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