# Elementium vs My Molecule Hero

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Molecule Hero at none against Elementium's 9. My Molecule Hero also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). Elementium's advantage is ratings volume (602 vs 1). 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. My Molecule Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Molecule Hero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elementium has 602 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elementium | My Molecule Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (602 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementium/id892123825/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-molecule-hero/id6476325588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **602** | 1 |
| 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 | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Samuel Spencer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128165856) | [Marco Cantù](https://appshunter.io/developer/869245657) |

## 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


### My Molecule Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-molecule-hero/id6476325588)

Explore 3D models of molecules with this educational application. It offers a visual way to learn about molecular structures and is a tribute to Pawel Glowacki.

**Highlights:** 3D molecule visualization, Educational content, Tribute to Pawel Glowacki, Delphi and FireMonkey technology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elementium free?

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

### Is My Molecule Hero free?

My Molecule Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elementium or My Molecule Hero?

My Molecule Hero is rated higher. Elementium averages 4.6 out of 5 from 602 ratings, while My Molecule Hero averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Elementium or My Molecule Hero have ads?

Neither Elementium nor My Molecule Hero shows ads.

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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.*