ChemForge 9 vs Periodic Table Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ChemForge 9
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ChemForge 9 is a Grade 9 chemistry practice studio focused on reasoning and writing. Work through prompts, explain ideas in your own words, and turn errors into corrections you can revisit. Scores are optional signals, while your saved notes and revisions become the real study materialβkept locally on your device.
Periodic Table Buddy
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Periodic Table Buddy is a chemistry learning app built around the periodic table, element facts, memory practice, quizzes, and visual explanations. Explore all 118 elements in an interactive table, then open rich element details with properties, common uses, chemistry facts, isotope notes, electron shell visuals, and reference links. Search by element name, symbol, or atomic number, and filter by category when you want to focus on a specific family of elements. The app is designed for students, teachers, tutors, and curious learners who want chemistry to feel easier to remember. Key features: Interactive periodic table with all 118 elements Element detail pages with properties, facts, uses, images, and reference links Flashcards for element recall practice Quizzes for testing chemistry knowledge Mnemonics and comic strips for remembering groups and periods Element comparison tools Browse mode for quick lookup Virtual lab simulations for simple reaction learning Local progress tracking without accounts, ads, analytics, subscriptions, or in-app purchases Periodic Table Buddy is educational software. Lab simulations and reaction notes are intended for learning and should not be used as real laboratory safety instructions. What's New: Initial release.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ChemForge 9 at 13.0 against Periodic Table Buddy's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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.
| Parameter | ChemForge 9 | Periodic Table Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phuong Ma Thi | Sadhana Sharma |
In-app purchases
ChemForge 9
No in-app purchases
Periodic Table Buddy
No in-app purchases
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