The Elements in Action vs Visual Periodic Table Chemie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Elements in Action
Explore the fascinating properties of chemical elements through captivating videos. Witness unique demonstrations of their behaviors, from the mundane to the explosive, all presented in an engaging and visually stunning format. This app brings the periodic table to life with scientific curiosity and artistic flair.
- 79 video explorations of element properties
- Demonstrations of element reactions
- High-quality filming by Max Whitby
- Seamless integration with 'The Elements' app
- Multiple language translations
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‘One of my favorite science-based apps...The Elements in Action is easy to navigate and attractively designed.’ – The New York Times The periodic table comes to life with 79 video explorations of the weird, wonderful, and sometimes alarming properties of the elements. Filmed by BAFTA award winner Max Whitby in partnership with Theodore Gray, author of the iconic book and app The Elements, and previously available only in a few museum installations, this is the most beautifully filmed collection of videos ever assembled to explore and explain what makes each element unique and fascinating. What happens when highly reactive rubidium is dropped into water? Or when a cannonball is placed in a pool of mercury? The Elements in Action shows you one definitive demonstration for (almost) every element, ranging from the bizarre to the sublime, all assembled in one place for you to view in the comfort and safety of your iPad, with very little danger of death by fire, dismemberment, or poisoning. The Elements in Action works as a stand-alone app, but really shines when combined with the original app, The Elements by Theodore Gray. Installed together, the two apps find each other and link together, allowing you to flip seamlessly between viewing the elements as objects of contemplation in the original, and objects of dynamic action in the second. Now fully translated into: English, Catalan, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
Visual Periodic Table Chemie
Access comprehensive data on all chemical elements, including atomic properties and molecular formulas. This tool features a detailed periodic table and reaction calculators to aid in chemistry studies and professional work.
- Element information lookup
- Detailed periodic table
- Molecular formula data
- Crystal structure details
- Electron energy levels
- Chemical reaction calculators
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This app allows you to quickly access information on all elements, including atomic number, atomic weight, boiling point, density, and more. You can also use it to find information on element molecular formulas, crystal structures, and electron energy levels. In addition, the app provides a detailed periodic table of elements to help you better understand the characteristics and relationships of the elements. It also offers various chemical reaction calculators to make your studies and work more efficient. Overall, the Chemical Element Lookup app for Apple devices is a very useful tool for both chemistry enthusiasts and professionals. Download and start using it now! Feedback email: proxima.centauri0@gmail.com Basic features are free, including information on all 118 elements, property comparisons and everyday chemistry tools. The optional Advanced Exploration pack is a one-time in-app purchase that permanently unlocks advanced models, the complete molecule library and organic structure topics. No subscription or automatic renewal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Visual Periodic Table Chemie at Free against The Elements in Action's $4.99. Visual Periodic Table Chemie also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). The Elements in Action's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Visual Periodic Table Chemie is free to download; The Elements in Action costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for The Elements in Action against 4.5 for Visual Periodic Table Chemie. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Elements in Action has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of The Elements in Action's written reviews are positive against 100% of Visual Periodic Table Chemie's.
The Elements in Action ships an update every 7 months, Visual Periodic Table Chemie every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Elements in Action | Visual Periodic Table Chemie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (33 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 555 MB | 254 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NatureGuides Ltd. | 博 彭 |
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The Elements in Action
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In-app purchases
The Elements in Action
No in-app purchases
Visual Periodic Table Chemie
No in-app purchases
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