Comparison

MolLab vs CodeCub

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

Head to head
About

MolLab

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MolLab is a hands-on 3D chemistry lab for iPad and Mac. Explore the building blocks of matter โ€” from whole molecules down to atoms, the nucleus, and even quarks โ€” all in interactive 3D you can rotate, zoom, and take apart. WHAT YOU CAN DO โ€ข Periodic Table โ€” Browse all 118 elements. Tap any element to see its atom in 3D with electron shells. โ€ข Molecule Viewer โ€” Look up molecules by name or formula from a curated 3D library, or search millions of compounds live via PubChem. โ€ข Build Mode โ€” Snap atoms together lego-style to create your own molecules. Auto-detect the formula, align with VSEPR geometry, and run a simple energy minimization. โ€ข Proteins & DNA โ€” Load real structures from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) as rainbow ribbon models. Zoom in to switch from ribbon to full all-atom detail. โ€ข Multiscale Zoom โ€” Keep zooming: molecule โ†’ atom โ†’ nucleus โ†’ quarks. See the standard model of particles come to life. โ€ข Atom Models โ€” Switch between the simple Bohr model and probability orbital clouds (s, p, d subshells). โ€ข Quiz Mode โ€” Test yourself: identify molecules from their 3D shape. โ€ข Measure & Export โ€” Measure bond lengths and angles. Export your work as PNG, GIF, MP4, or structure files (XYZ, MOL, PDB). โ€ข AR (iPhone & iPad) โ€” Place molecules in your room in augmented reality. DESIGNED FOR LEARNING MolLab is built for students, teachers, and the curious โ€” not for research. Clean, simple, and fully native on iPad and Mac. Available in English and Korean. Free to use. Data sources: PubChem (NIH) and the RCSB Protein Data Bank.

About

CodeCub

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CodeCub teaches you Python in tiny, deterministic lessons โ€” then makes sure you actually remember it. WHAT IT DOES โ€ข Bite-size Python: 54 hand-written lessons across 10 tracks, each just a few minutes long. โ€ข Real, instant checks: predict the output, fill the blank, order the lines, or pick the answer โ€” graded on-device, deterministically. No AI guessing, no running your code. โ€ข Spaced repetition that works: a true SM-2 scheduler brings each concept back exactly when you're about to forget it, so it sticks for good. โ€ข A real path: lessons unlock in order as you master their prerequisites, from print() all the way to classes and regex. โ€ข Streaks, XP and a daily review reminder to keep the habit going. FREE BY DESIGN The full foundation course โ€” Python Basics, Strings and Control Flow (21 lessons) โ€” is free forever. No forced trial, no account, no card required. Your progress lives on your device. CODECUB PRO CodeCub Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription that unlocks the 6 advanced tracks โ€” Data, Functions, Comprehensions, Errors, Files & Modules, Classes and Regex (33 more lessons), all with the same spaced-repetition review. Subscription: auto-renews unless canceled โ‰ฅ24h before the period ends; payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation; manage/cancel in App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://codecublab.com/privacy

Screenshots

MolLab4 screens
CodeCub3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MolLab at none against CodeCub's 2. MolLab also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. CodeCub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MolLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
MolLab versus CodeCub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMolLabCodeCub
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAE KEUN LEETony AI

In-app purchases

None

MolLab

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CodeCub

Subscriptions2
  • CodeCub Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • CodeCub Plus Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MolLab free?
MolLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeCub free?
CodeCub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MolLab or CodeCub have ads?
CodeCub shows ads; MolLab does not.

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