Comparison

MolecuLens vs Atomiqa

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

Head to head
About

MolecuLens

Explore and learn about over 100 million chemical compounds in interactive 3D. AI-powered features generate guided tours, quizzes, and shareable diagrams to enhance understanding and communication.

Highlights
  • Interactive 2D/3D molecular viewing
  • AI-guided molecular tours and quizzes
  • Search by name, SMILES, formula, or drawing
  • Conformer generation
  • 3D orbital overlays (Pro feature)
  • High-quality diagram generation (Pro feature)
Features
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Explore molecules in 3D, learn chemistry faster, and generate shareable figures with help from AI. MolecuLens gives you access to 100M+ compounds from PubChem. Search by name, SMILES, formula, or even draw — then explore interactive 2D/3D structures in seconds. VISUALIZE & EXPLORE • Interactive 2D and 3D molecular viewing • Highlight functional groups, rings, and key regions with Lens mode • Native support for transition metal complexes (11 metals, 5+ geometries) • Conformer generation for molecules without existing 3D structures AI-POWERED LEARNING • Generate guided molecular tours with AI narration • Create quizzes grounded in molecular analytics • Turn structures into stories for teaching and communication SEARCH ANY WAY YOU WANT • Common names: "caffeine", "aspirin", "glucose" • SMILES strings: paste any valid structure • Coordination notation: "[Fe(H2O)6]3+" • Chemical formulas and PubChem CIDs BUILT FOR EDUCATION Great for organic chemistry students, biochem learners, educators, and science communicators. Build intuition by interacting with structures — not memorizing them. MolecuLens PRO (Auto-Renewable Subscription) Pro unlocks premium features including: • 3D orbital overlays (HOMO, LUMO, electron density) • Unlimited AI-guided molecular tours • Custom interactive quiz generation • High-quality molecular diagram generation Free trial and pricing • 7-day free trial (where available) • Monthly: $4.99/month • Annual: $24.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.moleculens.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Atomiqa

Visualize chemical formulas in stunning 3D using augmented reality. Scan any formula with your camera to see accurate molecular structures and explore them from every angle. Features an interactive periodic table and saved molecule lists for focused learning.

Highlights
  • 3D molecular structure visualization
  • Augmented reality environment placement
  • Camera-based formula scanning
  • Interactive periodic table
  • Save favorite molecules
  • Intuitive touch controls
Features
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See chemistry differently. Point your camera at any chemical formula and watch it transform into a stunning 3D molecular structure. Atomiqa brings chemistry to life with augmented reality, making molecular visualization intuitive and engaging. SCAN & VISUALIZE Instantly recognize chemical formulas using your camera View accurate 3D molecular structures with real bond geometry Explore molecules from every angle with intuitive touch controls AUGMENTED REALITY Place molecules in your real environment Walk around and examine structures at any scale Perfect for studying, teaching, or just exploring INTERACTIVE PERIODIC TABLE Beautifully designed element cards with detailed information Electron configurations, atomic properties, and more Tap any element to explore its properties BUILT FOR LEARNING Supports hundreds of molecules from simple compounds to complex structures Save your favorite molecules for quick access Clean, distraction-free interface designed for focus Whether you're a student mastering organic chemistry, a teacher bringing lessons to life, or simply curious about the molecular world around you — Atomiqa is your window into the invisible.

Screenshots

MolecuLens4 screens
Atomiqa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Atomiqa at every 2 weeks against MolecuLens's monthly. MolecuLens's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MolecuLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Atomiqa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MolecuLens against 5.0 for Atomiqa. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MolecuLens ships an update monthly, Atomiqa every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MolecuLens versus Atomiqa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMolecuLensAtomiqa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJake KinchenJUSTIN WEI SUN

Customer experience

MolecuLens

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Atomiqa

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MolecuLens

Subscriptions2
  • MolecuLens Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • MolecuLens Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Atomiqa

One-time1
  • Premium Tints$9.99

Questions

Is MolecuLens free?
MolecuLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Atomiqa free?
Atomiqa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MolecuLens or Atomiqa?
MolecuLens and Atomiqa are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do MolecuLens or Atomiqa have ads?
Neither MolecuLens nor Atomiqa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MolecuLens or Atomiqa?
MolecuLens ships an update monthly, and Atomiqa every 2 weeks. Most recently, MolecuLens was updated on October 22, 2026 and Atomiqa on October 24, 2026.

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