Comparison

Elementum vs Lumos

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 See all 118 elements in a full periodic table, or browse them block by block: s, p, d and f. Each block has its own colour, so you always know where an element belongs. Element of the Day Start each day with a new element. Elementum shows you what it is, why it matters, and exactly where it sits in the table. Understand Every Element Tap any element to see its atomic number, atomic mass, electron configuration, block, bonding type, phase, appearance, who discovered it, and a short description in plain language. Combine Elements Pick elements and compounds, set how many of each, and Elementum predicts the reaction: a balanced chemical equation and a one-line explanation of what happens. If two substances don't react, it tells you why. You can also build and save your own compounds. Private and On Device Reactions are predicted by a language model that runs entirely on your iPhone or iPad. Download it once and Combine works offline, and your experiments never leave your device. Find Anything Fast Search by name, symbol or atomic number and jump straight to the element you need. Made for iPhone and iPad On iPad, Elementum uses a sidebar layout, so you can browse the table and read about an element side by side. Elementum was made by a student developer and is a Swift Student Challenge 2025 winner. It's built for students, teachers and anyone curious about the building blocks of everything around us. Note: reaction predictions are generated by an on-device AI model and are meant for learning. Always check important results against your textbook or teacher.

About

Lumos

Features
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Welcome to Lumos—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: • 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. • CUSTOM MEDIUMS & SPECTRUMS Change properties like refractive index and surface roughness. See how light behaves as it travels between Air, Water, and Glass. • 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 · 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Elementum versus Lumos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElementumLumos
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 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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