PocketMDS vs WebMO Molecule Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketMDS
This application enables users to conduct molecular dynamics simulations. Explore the behavior of Lennard-Jones fluids under different environmental conditions. It's a free tool for scientific exploration.
- Molecular dynamics simulations
- Lennard-Jones fluid simulations
- Variable condition simulations
- Scientific exploration tool
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PocketMDS is a Molecular Dynamics Simulation program. It allows you to perform simulations of Lennard-Jones fluids at various conditions.
WebMO Molecule Editor
Create and explore 3D molecular structures, visualize chemical properties, and access extensive chemical databases. This tool is ideal for students and educators needing on-the-go access to molecular information and computational chemistry resources.
- 3D molecular editor
- Structure optimization
- Orbital and symmetry visualization
- Chemical database lookup
- Spectra visualization
- High-resolution image capture
- Computational chemistry program integration
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WebMO allows users to build and view molecules in 3-D, visualize orbitals and symmetry elements, lookup chemical information and properties from external databases, and access state-of-the-art computational chemistry programs. WebMO is recommended for students and faculty in high school, college, and graduate school who desire mobile access to molecular structures, information, and calculations. WebMO capabilities include: - Build molecules by drawing atoms and bonds in a 3-D molecular editor, or by speaking the name (e.g., “aspirin”) - Optimize structures using VSEPR theory or molecular mechanics - View Huckel molecular orbitals, electron density, and electrostatic potential - View molecular vibrations - View point group and symmetry elements of molecules - Lookup basic molecular information, including IUPAC and common names, stoichiometry, molar mass - Lookup chemical data from PubChem and ChemSpider - Lookup experimental and predicted molecular properties from external databases (NIST, Sigma-Aldrich) - Lookup IR, UV-VIS, NMR, and mass spectra from external databases (NIST, SDBS) - Capture high-resolution molecular images - Save and recall molecular structures locally - Export and import structures via email WebMO is also a front-end to WebMO servers (version 14 and higher): - Supports Gaussian, GAMESS, Molpro, MOPAC, NWChem, ORCA, PQS, PSI, Quantum Espresso, VASP, Q-Chem, and Tinker computational chemistry programs - Submit, monitor, and view calculations - View formatted tabular data extracted from output files, as well as raw output - Visualize geometry, partial charges, dipole moment, normal vibrational modes, molecular orbitals, and NMR/IR/UV-VIS spectra
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PocketMDS at 5.0 against WebMO Molecule Editor's 4.0. PocketMDS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). WebMO Molecule Editor's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. WebMO Molecule Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PocketMDS asks for nothing beyond the download.
PocketMDS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebMO Molecule Editor has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PocketMDS ships an update every 4 months, WebMO Molecule Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketMDS | WebMO Molecule Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Bratschi | WebMO, LLC |
Customer experience
PocketMDS
WebMO Molecule Editor
In-app purchases
PocketMDS
No in-app purchases
WebMO Molecule Editor
- WebMO Premium for paid usersFree
- WebMO Premium$4.99
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