Comparison

WebMO Molecule Editor vs Molecule Geometry 3D

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

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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

Molecule Geometry 3D

This interactive tool transforms VSEPR practice into a visual learning experience. Explore pre-built molecules in 3D or construct your own, with immediate feedback on geometric changes. Features include quizzes, guided problem-solving, and detailed structural analysis to build intuition for molecular properties.

Highlights
  • 3D molecule rotation
  • Custom molecule building
  • Instant visual feedback
  • Quiz and guided solver modes
  • Bond angle measurement
  • Lewis structure inspection
  • Save custom builds
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Molecule Geometry turns VSEPR practice into an interactive study tool. Rotate built-in molecules in 3D, or build your own from geometry templates by changing the central atom, ligands, and bond order with instant visual feedback. Study mode adds Quiz, Compare, and Guided Solver so you can practice instead of only browsing. Measure bond angles, show or hide dipoles, lone pairs, and bond types, inspect Lewis structures and resonance forms, and tap atoms to see the element name and formal charge. Save custom builds to your library, search by formula or name, and switch the interface language when you study. Great for class review, homework, and building intuition for geometry, polarity, hybridization, and electron-domain arrangement.

Screenshots

WebMO Molecule Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Molecule Geometry 3D at 5.0 against WebMO Molecule Editor's 4.0. Molecule Geometry 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). WebMO Molecule Editor's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 1) and device support. On price 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. Molecule Geometry 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Molecule Geometry 3D 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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WebMO Molecule Editor versus Molecule Geometry 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebMO Molecule EditorMolecule Geometry 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (40 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebMO, LLCMOOMOO ENTERTAINMENT LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WebMO Molecule Editor

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

Molecule Geometry 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebMO Molecule Editor free?
WebMO Molecule Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Molecule Geometry 3D free?
Molecule Geometry 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebMO Molecule Editor or Molecule Geometry 3D?
Molecule Geometry 3D is rated higher. WebMO Molecule Editor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Molecule Geometry 3D averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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