ScholarNotes vs (Open Source) Periodic Table
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ScholarNotes
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A research note app built around Paper Γ Card: β’ One Paper per article β’ Cards for key points, quotes, ideas, and next steps β’ Capture inspiration while readingβso you can recall it later, fast β’ Tags to organize themes and methods β’ Powerful search to find the right note instantly during writing and literature review
(Open Source) Periodic Table
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A clean, free periodic table for chemistry students, teachers, and curious people. Explore all 118 elements in an interactive table, then tap into detailed element cards with atomic, physical, discovery, and isotope data. Switch color modes to see trends across the table, search by name or symbol, compare properties, and use practical tools when homework or curiosity sends you down a chemistry rabbit hole. FEATURES Interactive Periodic Table Pinch, pan, zoom, and tap through the full periodic table with category colors and property heatmaps. Element Quiz Learn symbols, names, atomic numbers, and element families with quick 10-question rounds. Start with the first 20 elements and work up to all 118. Element Details See atomic mass, density, melting point, boiling point, electronegativity, radius, electron shells, discovery facts, isotopes, and more. Safety Data GHS hazard pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements for 77 elements, free. No PRO lock. Search and Lists Find elements quickly by name, symbol, or atomic number. Isotopes Browser Browse thousands of nuclides with half-life, decay, abundance, and nuclear data. Molar Mass Calculator Parse formulas with nested groups and hydrates, then see the element-by-element mass breakdown. Chemistry Tools Balance equations, review common reactions, inspect trends, and use reference tables for ions, solubility, constants, and organic series. Mini Academy and Dictionary Learn core chemistry ideas with compact lessons, glossary entries, and quick checks. No ads. No paywalls. No account required. 100% Open Source The complete source code is public - see it, audit it, or contribute at https://github.com/Open-Apps-Studio/periodic-table
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Verdict
ScholarNotes and (Open Source) Periodic Table are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScholarNotes ships an update every 2 weeks, (Open Source) Periodic Table fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | ScholarNotes | (Open Source) Periodic Table |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pei-Yu Lin | AHMET EMRE DEDELER |
In-app purchases
ScholarNotes
No in-app purchases
(Open Source) Periodic Table
No in-app purchases
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