Comparison

3D Chemistry Molecule View vs 3DMolecule

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

Head to head
About

3D Chemistry Molecule View

Explore the 3D structures of various molecules with this educational tool. View molecules in different stereoscopic modes and access a built-in database of hundreds of compounds. Understand the spatial arrangement of complex chemical structures.

Highlights
  • 3D molecular structure visualization
  • Multiple stereoscopic view modes (Anaglyth, Side by Side, Mirror)
  • Standard molecule manipulation (rotation, scaling)
  • Built-in database of 300+ molecules
  • Detailed information on selected molecules
Features
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See molecular shapes without squinting at flat diagrams. Browse, rotate, and inspect chemistry models in seconds, so it’s easier to study structures, compare forms, and check details without switching between sources. 3D Chemistry Molecule View helps students, teachers, and curious learners open and explore molecule models in 3D. KEY TOOLS - Browse more than 155 bundled molecules across 25 categories, including aromatics, amino acids, carbohydrates, nucleobases, neurotransmitters, drugs, and common small molecules. - Search the library and narrow results with category scopes such as All, Favorites, and Aromatics, so you can get to a molecule faster. - Open a molecule and orbit it in the mono ball-and-stick viewer to understand shape and bonding at a glance. - Turn on Spin for an automatic rotating view when you want a quick all-around look. - Tap the heart in the detail toolbar or swipe right in the library to save favorites for quick return later. - Reset camera anytime to get back to a clear starting view. - Read the details sheet for the molecule you’re viewing. - Share a PNG snapshot of the current 3D molecule view. - Check the built-in periodic table reference with 30 common elements and colors that match the viewer. - Open molecules from Spotlight for quicker access from your device search. USE IT TO Review benzene, glucose, caffeine, ATP, or amino acids before class, compare aromatics side by side while studying, or keep a quick molecule viewer handy during homework and lab prep. It’s also useful when you want to open a saved structure, favorite the molecules you revisit most, share a clean image for notes, or jump in from Spotlight instead of browsing the full library. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE IT The app keeps the core workflow simple: browse, open, orbit, and read details. The catalog is built in, so you can start with bundled chemistry models right away, and the interface focuses on the structure instead of clutter. On larger screens, the library and molecule detail sit side by side, which makes moving through the collection feel quicker. Paid features Molecule Pro adds stereoscopic viewing with side-by-side, mirror-separated, and anaglyph modes, plus an eye-separation control for your viewer setup. You can switch from ball-and-stick to space-filling or wireframe, hide hydrogens, see an element legend for the current structure, place molecules in AR, import your own structures, measure distance, angle, and dihedral, export a study sheet or 3D file for sharing, get premium molecule packs, and save unlimited favorites. If you want to try everything first, you can preview Pro for 24 hours from the paywall. Permissions note: camera access is only needed if you choose AR placement. Open a molecule, rotate it, and make chemistry easier to picture today. Terms of Use (EULA) - http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

3DMolecule

Explore and interact with 3D molecular models in an immersive chemistry learning experience. Scale, rotate, and move models while discovering properties and fun facts. Ideal for students and educators.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D molecule models
  • Scale, rotate, and move models
  • Learn molecular properties
  • Discover fun facts
  • Educational tool for teachers
  • Explore molecular geometry
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3DMolecule is an interactive 3D molecule simulation designed to immerse students to the world of chemistry through a hands-on experience. Select a molecule and scale, rotate, and move its molecular model around while you learn more about its properties - including some fun facts! It's also meant to provide teachers with interactive models to teach their students about molecular geometry and specific substances.

Screenshots

3D Chemistry Molecule View4 screens
3DMolecule3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3DMolecule at 5.0 against 3D Chemistry Molecule View's 2.6. 3DMolecule also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 3D Chemistry Molecule View's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, monetization model 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. 3D Chemistry Molecule View sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 3DMolecule asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3DMolecule holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Chemistry Molecule View has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3D Chemistry Molecule View versus 3DMolecule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Chemistry Molecule View3DMolecule
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandeep BhandariArvind Bir

Customer experience

3D Chemistry Molecule View

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral18.2%
Negative63.6%

3DMolecule

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

3D Chemistry Molecule View

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription Discount7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Sale$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription Special$19.991 Year
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Forever Pro Discount$79.99
  • Forever Pro$99.99
None

3DMolecule

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Chemistry Molecule View free?
3D Chemistry Molecule View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3DMolecule free?
3DMolecule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3D Chemistry Molecule View or 3DMolecule?
3DMolecule is rated higher. 3D Chemistry Molecule View averages 2.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while 3DMolecule averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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