Comparison

Periodic Table Memorization vs STEP English Test Prep

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

Head to head
About

Periodic Table Memorization

Master element symbols and atomic numbers with interactive study modes. Build habits with daily streaks and reminders, track progress with charts, and prepare for chemistry exams. Works offline and offers a free trial.

Highlights
  • Four study modes: flashcards, quiz, fill-in-the-blank, puzzle
  • Daily streaks and reminders
  • Progress tracking charts
  • Offline functionality
  • Exam preparation for chemistry
  • Memorize element symbols and atomic numbers
Features
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Master the periodic table and element symbols while having fun. Choose from 4 study modes to learn the way that works best for you. 4 STUDY MODES • Flashcards – flip and memorize • Quiz – test yourself with multiple choice • Fill-in-the-Blank – complete the periodic table • Puzzle – place elements in the right spot STAY MOTIVATED • Daily streaks to build a habit • Daily reminder notifications (fun facts & mini quizzes) • Progress charts to track your mastery PERFECT FOR • High school & college chemistry, exam prep • Memorizing element symbols and atomic numbers • Students and lifelong learners Works offline. Just one question a day — become a periodic table master! PRICING Enjoy every feature free for 14 days. After the trial, a single one-time purchase unlocks all features and removes ads — yours forever. No subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/periodictable-privacy-policy/home

About

STEP English Test Prep

Prepare for the STEP English proficiency test with a comprehensive course designed for Arabic speakers. It offers lessons, practice questions, mock exams, and vocabulary building, all explained in Arabic. The app focuses on teaching thinking strategies rather than just providing a question bank.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive STEP English test preparation
  • Lessons and explanations in Arabic
  • Full mock exams and section tests
  • Detailed answer explanations
  • Vocabulary building with spaced review
  • Offline access to content
  • Progress tracking via iCloud sync
Features
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Prepare for the STEP English proficiency test, step by step, taught in Arabic. This app is a complete course for Arabic-speaking learners: an Arabic interface and teaching that shows you how to think through each question — not just a question bank. ■ All three sections, weighted like the test • Grammar/Structure: sentence completion, error identification, sentence order and the sentence that doesn't belong • Reading: main idea, detail, inference, vocabulary in context, reference • Listening: natural conversations and short talks in British and American English ■ Lessons that teach • 79 lessons and over 1,100 questions, from foundations to test level • Ollie the owl explains, hints and corrects you in every lesson • Every answer explained: why the right one is right and why each other option is wrong ■ Timed mock exams • Two full 100-question mocks (40% reading, 40% grammar, 20% listening), a half test, short tests and section tests • Review every mistake after you submit, then practise them ■ An honest score estimate • A score out of 100 from your timed mocks only, weighted like the test — no number without enough evidence ■ Vocabulary that sticks • 200 high-frequency words by topic, with spaced review ■ A journey worth taking • A map across Saudi Arabia, from Riyadh to the Edge of the World, and stamps of Saudi landmarks in your passport • Strategy lab, 7-day challenges, a daily plan and optional reminders ■ Natural voices AI-generated British and American voices, downloaded once and then fully offline. ■ Privacy first No accounts, no servers, no analytics, no tracking. Your progress stays on your device and syncs through your own iCloud. Note: this app is an independent preparation app, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) or the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas). All questions, passages and recordings are original; the score is a practice estimate. ■ Subscription STEP Premium is an auto-renewable subscription: 19.99 SAR per month or 89.99 SAR per year (prices vary by country and are shown in the app before purchase). Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://farisalbalawi.github.io/STEPJourneyWeb/privacy.html

Screenshots

Periodic Table Memorization4 screens
STEP English Test Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: STEP English Test Prep at none against Periodic Table Memorization's shown. Periodic Table Memorization's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Periodic Table Memorization sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and STEP English Test Prep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Periodic Table Memorization versus STEP English Test Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodic Table MemorizationSTEP English Test Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYU KORIKIFaris Albalawi

Customer experience

Periodic Table Memorization

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

STEP English Test Prep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Periodic Table Memorization

One-time1
  • Premium lifetime$1.99
2 purchases

STEP English Test Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Periodic Table Memorization free?
Periodic Table Memorization is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STEP English Test Prep free?
STEP English Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Periodic Table Memorization or STEP English Test Prep have ads?
Periodic Table Memorization shows ads; STEP English Test Prep does not.

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