Comparison

SimFolio vs Science Explorer

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

Head to head
About

SimFolio

This app helps dental students and professionals manage their clinical work. Capture, organize, and track photos with smart tagging and portfolio creation. Easily export your work for sharing with instructors or colleagues.

Highlights
  • Smart photo capture with tagging
  • Batch capture mode
  • Portfolio creation and tracking
  • Progress visualization
  • Customizable procedure lists
  • Easy export options
  • Dental-specific tagging
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SimFolio is the essential portfolio management app designed specifically for dental students and professionals. Capture, organize, and track your clinical work with ease. Smart Capture - Tag photos before you capture them - set procedure type, stage, angle, and tooth number - Batch capture mode for taking multiple photos with the same tags - Rate your photos immediately after capture - Grid overlay for perfect composition Portfolio Tracking - Create portfolios with specific requirements - Track progress with visual indicators - Set due dates and receive reminders - See exactly which photos you still need Powerful Organization - Filter photos by procedure, stage, angle, or rating - Search across all your clinical work - View photos in grid or list format - Favorite your best work for quick access Easy Export - Export portfolios as ZIP or as individual files - Organize exports by procedure, date, or custom grouping - Choose image quality settings - Share directly to instructors or colleagues Built for Dental Education - Pre-configured procedure types (Class I-V, Crown, Bridge, Veneer, and more) - Customizable procedure list - Dental-specific tagging (tooth numbers, quadrants) - Progress tracking aligned with clinical requirements Get started free! Support: https://joshuarchung2-pixel.github.io/SimFolio-legal/ Terms of Service: https://joshuarchung2-pixel.github.io/SimFolio-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://joshuarchung2-pixel.github.io/SimFolio-legal/privacy.html Download SimFolio today and take control of your dental portfolio.

About

Science Explorer

Features
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Science Explorer - the smart way to master science! Built for the curriculum, Science Explorer covers Year 7 through Year 10 with 8 topics, 118 levels, and 1,950+ real science questions. YEAR 7-8 TOPICS (10 levels each): - Chemistry — Atoms, elements, reactions & the periodic table (220+ questions) - Biology — Cells, body systems, ecosystems & genetics (200+ questions) - Physics — Forces, energy, electricity & motion (200+ questions) - Earth Science — Rocks, plate tectonics, weather & space (200+ questions) - Scientific Method — Experiments, variables, data & lab safety (200+ questions) YEAR 9-10 TOPICS (20 levels each): - Chemistry II — Bonding, moles, stoichiometry & organic chemistry (250+ questions) - Biology II — DNA, evolution, human physiology & disease (250+ questions) - Physics II — Waves, electromagnetism, nuclear & quantum (250+ questions) - New Space & Universe topic — 80 questions across 8 levels LEARN FROM EVERY MISTAKE: Every question includes a detailed explanation. Correct answers auto-advance so you keep your flow. Wrong answers show the solution — tap to review, then move on. SMART PLACEMENT TEST: A quick placement quiz on first launch determines your starting level automatically. GAMIFIED LEARNING: - Earn 1-3 stars on every level - Build answer streaks for bonus XP - Level up and unlock 30 achievements - Compete on the global leaderboard - Complete the daily challenge for extra rewards 1,950+ QUESTIONS across 110 levels — every quiz draws from a large pool so it's different every time. All aligned to the Curriculum. Created by A Star Learner — helping students achieve their best.

Screenshots

SimFolio4 screens
Science Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Science Explorer at none against SimFolio's 2. Science Explorer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. SimFolio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Science Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimFolio ships an update weekly, Science Explorer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SimFolio versus Science Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimFolioScience Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOSHUA ROBERT CHUNGDung Ba Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SimFolio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual1 Month trial$24.991 Year
None

Science Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimFolio free?
SimFolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Science Explorer free?
Science Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimFolio or Science Explorer have ads?
Neither SimFolio nor Science Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimFolio or Science Explorer?
SimFolio ships an update weekly, and Science Explorer every 9 days. Most recently, SimFolio was updated on October 31, 2026 and Science Explorer on November 10, 2026.

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