Comparison

WebMO Molecule Editor vs PocketLab Classic

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

PocketLab Classic

This app connects to a science sensor to collect and analyze real-time data for STEM education. It offers graphing and data integration features, making complex scientific investigations accessible and affordable.

Highlights
  • Connects to science sensors
  • Real-time data streaming
  • Data analysis and graphing
  • STEM curriculum integration
  • Low-cost lab equipment alternative
Features
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The PocketLab app brings together science curriculum, hands-on lessons, and data sensors for science learning. We built PocketLab for the curious explorers, educators, students, and makers to bring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to life like never before. PocketLab sensors connect with a single button to your iPhone or iPad and instantly stream measurement data that you can see and record. PocketLab sensors are designed for investigating physics, biology, chemistry, Earth science, environmental science, and engineering. Using the PocketLab app, you can easily analyze your data, create graphs, and integrate your data with other software. PocketLab has the same features as lab equipment that costs thousands of dollars but is low cost and intuitive to use. NOTE: The PocketLab app is designed to pair with a PocketLab sensor. Order your sensor @ thepocketlab.com.

Screenshots

WebMO Molecule Editor4 screens
PocketLab Classic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PocketLab Classic at 5.0 against WebMO Molecule Editor's 4.0. PocketLab Classic also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). WebMO Molecule Editor's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PocketLab Classic 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of WebMO Molecule Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketLab Classic's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WebMO Molecule Editor versus PocketLab Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebMO Molecule EditorPocketLab Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (40 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebMO, LLCMyriad Sensors

Customer experience

WebMO Molecule Editor

All ratings40 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative30.2%

PocketLab Classic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WebMO Molecule Editor

One-time2
  • WebMO Premium for paid usersFree
  • WebMO Premium$4.99
None

PocketLab Classic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebMO Molecule Editor free?
WebMO Molecule Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketLab Classic free?
PocketLab Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebMO Molecule Editor or PocketLab Classic?
PocketLab Classic is rated higher. WebMO Molecule Editor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while PocketLab Classic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WebMO Molecule Editor or PocketLab Classic have ads?
Neither WebMO Molecule Editor nor PocketLab Classic shows ads.

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