Comparison

pH Lab vs ChemLab AI

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

Head to head
About

pH Lab

Features
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pH Lab is an interactive virtual chemistry lab for iPhone and iPad that helps you understand acids, bases, and the pH scale through hands-on simulation. Key Features β€’ Real-time pH Simulator: Select chemicals, adjust concentration and volume, and mix solutions to see pH updates instantly. β€’ Visual pH Feedback: Watch indicator-like color changes and follow a full 0–14 pH scale. β€’ Beginner + Advanced Modes: Start simple, then explore deeper with more calculation-focused learning. β€’ Structured Lessons: Learn from core pH concepts to neutralization, buffers, and real-world applications. β€’ Quizzes with Explanations: Test your understanding and review clear answer explanations. β€’ Daily & Advanced Challenges: Complete targets, earn stars, and build your chemistry streak. β€’ Substance Library: Browse chemicals with formulas, pH values, use cases, and safety notes. Great For β€’ Middle school, high school, and university students β€’ Science teachers and tutors β€’ Self-learners who want a visual, interactive way to study chemistry Premium (One-Time Purchase) β€’ Unlock all chemicals β€’ Unlock all lessons, quizzes, and challenges β€’ Access titration mode and saved experiments β€’ Remove all ads Disclaimer: pH Lab is an educational tool and is not a substitute for real laboratory safety training.` - What’s New (v1.0): `Welcome to pH Lab 1.0! β€’ Launch of the interactive pH simulation lab β€’ Added lessons, quizzes, and daily challenges β€’ Introduced one-time Premium unlock for all features

About

ChemLab AI

Features
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What happens when you mix hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide? Just pick the two substances and find out. **ChemLab** uses AI to predict what happens when any two chemicals meet, and to solve any chemistry problem from a photo β€” delivering the balanced equation, observable effects, hazard information, and a full step-by-step worked solution. **Mix Any Two Substances** Choose from 36 common chemicals β€” acids, bases, salts, metals, oxidizers, and organic compounds β€” and tap React. ChemLab instantly returns the balanced equation, reaction type, observable effects, hazard level, safety precautions, and a surprising fun fact about the reaction. **Solve Chemistry Problems** Take a photo of any chemistry question and get a full step-by-step solution β€” topic, given data, key formula, worked calculations, and final answer. Powered by Google Gemini AI. **Experiments, Flash Cards & History** Explore 8 interactive simulations across pH and titration, gas laws, solution chemistry, and electrochemistry β€” all with live sliders and real-time visualisations. Study with 44 built-in flash cards and revisit saved reactions in your personal history anytime. **Perfect For** β€’ High school and university chemistry students β€’ Anyone curious about what chemicals do when mixed β€’ Students preparing for exams or lab reports β€’ Teachers looking for quick, visual chemistry demonstrations **About Chemical Reactions** ChemLab covers the reactions found in a standard chemistry curriculum: acid-base neutralisation, redox reactions, precipitation, combustion, and gas-forming reactions. Results are generated by Google Gemini (via Replicate) and are for educational reference only. Never attempt real chemical reactions without proper supervision, safety equipment, and training. **Privacy First** All reaction history is stored locally on your device. Photos and substance selections are only sent for AI analysis and are never stored on any server.

Screenshots

pH Lab4 screens
ChemLab AI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChemLab AI at none against pH Lab's 1. ChemLab AI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. pH Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChemLab AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
pH Lab versus ChemLab AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpH LabChemLab AI
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChatStick Company Limited阳 郑

In-app purchases

1 purchases

pH Lab

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99
None

ChemLab AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pH Lab free?
pH Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChemLab AI free?
ChemLab AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do pH Lab or ChemLab AI have ads?
pH Lab shows ads; ChemLab AI does not.

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