# WebMO Molecule Editor vs DetectAR

The clearest difference is rating: DetectAR at 5.0 against WebMO Molecule Editor's 4.0. DetectAR 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.

Both are free to download. WebMO Molecule Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DetectAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

DetectAR 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebMO Molecule Editor | DetectAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webmo-molecule-editor/id797898095/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectar/id1551001583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WebMO, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/797898098) | [Vladyslav Vdovychenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440251998) |

## What reviewers say

### WebMO Molecule Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webmo-molecule-editor/id797898095)

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.

**Highlights:** 3D molecular editor, Structure optimization, Orbital and symmetry visualization, Chemical database lookup, Spectra visualization, High-resolution image capture, Computational chemistry program integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebMO Premium for paid users | Free | one-time |
| WebMO Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### DetectAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detectar/id1551001583)

This app uses augmented reality to identify objects in your surroundings. It translates their names and allows you to place virtual stickers in real-world space. Simply hover your device over an object to see suggestions and add a sticker.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality object recognition, Object name translation, Virtual sticker placement, ARKit and MLKit integration, Real-time object suggestions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebMO Molecule Editor free?

WebMO Molecule Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DetectAR free?

DetectAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WebMO Molecule Editor or DetectAR?

DetectAR is rated higher. WebMO Molecule Editor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while DetectAR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WebMO Molecule Editor or DetectAR have ads?

Neither WebMO Molecule Editor nor DetectAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebMO Molecule Editor or DetectAR?

WebMO Molecule Editor ships an update every 3 months, and DetectAR every 3 months. Most recently, WebMO Molecule Editor was updated on September 3, 2026 and DetectAR on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*