SynStrategy vs Organic Chemistry Naming
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SynStrategy
This app categorizes organic reactions by the functional groups they form, aiding chemists in synthetic analysis. It offers over 500 transformations and 400 synthesis examples, with detailed subdivisions for clarity.
- Reactions categorized by functional group
- 27 main functional group categories
- Over 500 transformations
- Over 400 total synthesis examples
- Subdivided functional group categories
- Highlights synthetic use cases
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SynStrategy is an organic chemistry app for anyone studying or working in organic synthesis. Its key feature is the categorization of named reactions and unnamed chemical reactions by the functional groups they form, helping students and practitioners navigate the vast landscape of organic transformations. The app features 27 main functional group categories, each further subdivided (for example, Alcohols include primary, secondary, tertiary, allylic, and homoallylic alcohols, and more). This structured organization gives chemists a clearer view of available transformations during synthetic and retrosynthetic analysis. SynStrategy currently includes over 500 organic chemistry reactions, with their synthetic use cases highlighted in more than 400 total synthesis examples. NEW: We've added the mechanisms for a collection of classic named oxidation reactions, with more to come. Each mechanism includes literature references you can look up for further detail. The first set covers the Albright-Goldman, Anelli, Babler-Dauben, Baeyer-Villiger, Ball-Goodwin-Morton, Collins, Corey-Gilman-Ganem, Corey-Kim, Corey-Schmidt, Corey-Suggs, Criegee, Dakin, Davis, Davis Asymmetric, and TEMPO oxidations. Beyond the reference library, SynStrategy includes interactive tools to help you study organic chemistry and organize these transformations. Save specific reactions into custom datasets that can be exported and shared with colleagues. Test your knowledge with the app's study modes: a Quiz system featuring three formats with multiple-choice and advanced questions on chemical reactions and total synthesis steps, plus a traditional Flashcard mode. Both modes include session analytics so you can track your progress. NEW: A Statistics dashboard now lets you review your quiz and flashcard results, see what you've studied, and get an overview of your activity in the app over time (More → Statistics). Whether you're preparing for an organic chemistry (orgo) exam, reviewing named reactions and mechanisms, or planning a synthesis in the lab, SynStrategy aims to be a useful organic chemistry companion. There are countless exceptional total syntheses and synthetically relevant methodologies in the literature, and we aim to grow the selection over time. Have a particular organic reaction or total synthesis example you'd like to see added? E-mail us: serviceofsynthesis@gmail.com Summary of Features: - Named and unnamed reactions, categorized by functional group - Over 500 organic chemistry transformations - Mechanisms for selected reactions (more to come) - Over 400 total synthesis examples - Create, export, and import custom reaction datasets - Multi-format Quiz system with session analytics - Dedicated Flashcard mode for systematic review - Statistics to review your results and activity in the app over time If you need support, please contact serviceofsynthesis@gmail.com
Organic Chemistry Naming
Master IUPAC naming with interactive practice for over 2000 organic molecules. Offers multiple learning modes to build confidence for exams and chemistry classes. Features clean rendering and progressive difficulty for engaging learning.
- 2000+ organic molecules
- Multiple learning modes
- Classic molecule picking
- Reverse recognition challenges
- Name-building mode
- Review mode for mistakes
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Organic Chemistry Trainer helps you master IUPAC naming through visual, interactive practice. Train with more than 2000 molecules across alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, rings, halogens, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. Practice with multiple learning modes: • Classic molecule picking • Reverse recognition challenges • Name-building mode • Review Mode for revisiting mistakes Whether you are preparing for pre-med, university exams, chemistry classes, or simply improving your organic chemistry skills, the app is designed to help you practice efficiently and build confidence step by step. Clean molecule rendering, focused training, and progressive difficulty make learning organic nomenclature easier and more engaging. Premium unlocks advanced functional groups, harder challenges, and additional practice modes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SynStrategy at none against Organic Chemistry Naming's 3. Organic Chemistry Naming's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Organic Chemistry Naming sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SynStrategy asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SynStrategy against 4.9 for Organic Chemistry Naming. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
SynStrategy ships an update every 3 months, Organic Chemistry Naming every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | SynStrategy | Organic Chemistry Naming |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | 4.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Willi M. Amberg | Alexander Mehanic |
Customer experience
SynStrategy
Organic Chemistry Naming
In-app purchases
SynStrategy
No in-app purchases
Organic Chemistry Naming
- Premium Unlock$3.99
- Premium$4.99
- Premium Unlock$6.99
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