Comparison

Periodic Table vs Materia

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

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Periodic Table

Features
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Stop memorizing the periodic table. Start understanding it. Ever struggled to make sense of 118 elements, confusing electron configurations, and endless chemical equations? Periodic Table - Chem AI turns chemistry from memorization into real understanding โ€” with an AI tutor that actually explains the "why" behind every element. INTERACTIVE PERIODIC TABLE โ€” Every element at your fingertips - All 118 elements with detailed properties, isotopes, and compounds - Tap any element for instant atomic data, electron configuration, and history - Color-coded by element category for visual clarity - Filter by state, group, or property CHEMAI โ€” Your personal AI chemistry tutor - Ask anything: "Why can carbon form 4 bonds?" and get clear, step-by-step answers - Snap a photo of your homework and get instant help - Not just answers โ€” real explanations that help you learn - Personalized to your level: beginner to advanced AR ATOM VIEWER โ€” See atoms come alive - Place 3D atom models on your desk with augmented reality - Rotate, zoom, and explore electron orbitals in real space - The perfect way to visualize what textbooks can't show MOLAR MASS CALCULATOR โ€” Instant results - Type any formula (Hโ‚‚SOโ‚„, Cโ‚†Hโ‚โ‚‚Oโ‚†) and get molar mass instantly - Full element breakdown with individual contributions - Custom chemistry keyboard for fast formula input EQUATION BALANCER โ€” Balance in one tap - Enter any unbalanced equation and get the answer immediately - Step-by-step breakdown of the balancing process CHEMISTRY DICTIONARY โ€” 500+ terms explained - Look up any chemistry term with clear, simple definitions - From "electronegativity" to "Le Chatelier's principle" WHY STUDENTS LOVE IT - "I went from C to A in chemistry" โ€” real results - Just tap an element โ€” no complicated setup - AI explains concepts your teacher couldn't - Beautiful, Duolingo-inspired design that makes learning fun - Works offline for core periodic table data Perfect for AP Chemistry, GCSE, IB, MCAT prep, or anyone curious about how the world works at the atomic level. --- SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - Weekly: $4.99/week - Yearly: $19.99/year (Best Value โ€” Save 92%) Free users can explore basic element data. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited ChemAI conversations, AR viewer, full isotope database, and all tools. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.aishen.mobi/chem-ai/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.aishen.mobi/chem-ai/terms-of-service

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Materia

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Materia brings the periodic table to life. Explore all 118 elements through a beautifully designed, interactive experience built for iPhone. Move beyond a traditional chart and discover the relationships, properties, and structure of the elements through multiple ways of exploring them. EXPLORE EVERY ELEMENT Browse the complete periodic table with accurate atomic numbers, symbols, categories, groups, periods, atomic masses, and carefully presented element information. THREE WAYS TO EXPLORE โ€ข Grid โ€” Browse elements in a clean, visual collection. โ€ข Table โ€” Explore the familiar periodic structure in a modern, interactive layout. โ€ข Orbit โ€” Experience elements through an immersive spatial visualization with focus, relationships, and motion. DISCOVER CONNECTIONS Explore metals, nonmetals, noble gases, elements important to life, and meaningful compositions. Select an element to bring it into focus and discover related elements around it. DESIGNED TO FEEL ALIVE Materia uses subtle motion, depth, haptics, and responsive interactions to turn scientific information into something you can explore rather than simply read. MATERIA PRO Materia includes a useful free experience with the complete element library and core exploration tools. Materia Pro is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks the premium Orbit experience and advanced interactive visualizations. No ads. No subscription required for Materia Pro.

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Periodic Table4 screens
Materia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Periodic Table at 13.0 against Materia's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Periodic Table sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Materia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Periodic Table versus Materia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodic TableMateria
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better26.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size228 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhongmei shenVincent Galeano

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Periodic Table

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Materia

One-time1
  • Materia Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Periodic Table free?
Periodic Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Materia free?
Materia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Periodic Table or Materia have ads?
Neither Periodic Table nor Materia shows ads.

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