# Elementium vs HandyChem

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HandyChem at none against Elementium's 9. HandyChem also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.1). Elementium's advantage is ratings volume (602 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elementium sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HandyChem asks for nothing beyond the download.

HandyChem holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elementium has 602 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elementium | HandyChem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (602 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementium/id892123825/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handychem/id1519631860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **602** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 752 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samuel Spencer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128165856) | [CINDURA, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491310359) |

## What reviewers say

### Elementium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementium/id892123825)

Access comprehensive information on every element of the periodic table. Explore detailed data, visualize trends, and utilize a built-in solubility calculator. Perfect for students and professionals needing quick, accurate chemical data.

**Highlights:** Detailed element information, Interactive periodic table, Dynamic filtering and trend visualization, Solubility calculator, Element image library, Bohr model visualizations, Home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ION, 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| ION, 3 Months | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| ION, 6 months | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| ION, 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Export Data | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bohr Models | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Sorting | $2.99 | one-time |
| Visual Elements | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Tools | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 📚 Comprehensive element information and data
- 🎨 Beautiful, clean, and visually appealing design
- 🔗 Helpful Wikipedia and external resource links
- 📖 Excellent for educational purposes and studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model for premium features
- 🔐 Paywall blocking key features and element images
- 📺 Intrusive ads and purchase prompts on startup
- 🎨 Poor color contrast on metalloid background text
- 📱 Crashes on older devices (iPhone 6G iPod Touch, iPhone XS Max)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and when tapping elements
- Crashes on older iOS devices and iPod Touch
- Molar mass not visible in iPhone landscape orientation
- Intrusive purchase prompt that's difficult to dismiss
- Rating request spam appearing too early in user experience

**Requested features**

- Element images and visual representations
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Zoom out to view entire periodic table at once
- Better display of molar mass on iPhone in landscape mode
- More detailed information and content


### HandyChem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handychem/id1519631860)

This app provides chemistry students with essential resources like a chemical SDS search, a detailed periodic table, and a molar mass calculator. It offers a comprehensive reference for common chemistry concepts and formulas in an elegant interface.

**Highlights:** Chemical SDS search for over 2,400 chemicals, Detailed periodic table with element information, Molar mass calculator, Reference sheets for common formulas and charts, Elegant and immersive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elementium free?

Elementium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HandyChem free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Elementium or HandyChem?

HandyChem is rated higher. Elementium averages 4.6 out of 5 from 602 ratings, while HandyChem averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Elementium or HandyChem have ads?

Neither Elementium nor HandyChem shows ads.

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