Comparison

WebMO Molecule Editor vs Lattica

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

Lattica

Visualize atomic arrangements and lattice systems in stunning 3D. This educational tool brings complex crystal structures to life, making it ideal for students and researchers in chemistry, materials science, and crystallography.

Highlights
  • 3D Crystal Models
  • Lattice Visualization
  • Interactive Exploration
  • Zoom and Rotate Structures
  • Detailed Visuals
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Save crystal structures, organize them in a personal library, and inspect unit cells and atomic positions in 3D. CrystalStructure helps you keep lattice parameters, space groups, and atomic sites together so you can quickly return to structures from papers, textbooks, or your own notes.

Screenshots

WebMO Molecule Editor4 screens
Lattica3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebMO Molecule Editor at 4.0 against Lattica's 3.0. WebMO Molecule Editor also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). Lattica's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price and ads 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. Lattica asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebMO Molecule Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. 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 50% of Lattica's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebMO Molecule Editor ships an update every 3 months, Lattica every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
WebMO Molecule Editor versus Lattica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebMO Molecule EditorLattica
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (40 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebMO, LLCSota Iguchi

Customer experience

WebMO Molecule Editor

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

Lattica

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WebMO Molecule Editor

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

Lattica

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebMO Molecule Editor free?
WebMO Molecule Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lattica free?
Lattica is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebMO Molecule Editor or Lattica?
WebMO Molecule Editor is rated higher. WebMO Molecule Editor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Lattica averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WebMO Molecule Editor or Lattica have ads?
Neither WebMO Molecule Editor nor Lattica shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebMO Molecule Editor or Lattica?
WebMO Molecule Editor ships an update every 3 months, and Lattica every 9 months. Most recently, WebMO Molecule Editor was updated on September 3, 2026 and Lattica on September 21, 2026.

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