Acid Base pH vs Model ChemLab Lite for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Acid Base pH
Accurately estimate pH values for acid-base aqueous systems. Calculate pH for weak and strong acids/bases, plot titration curves, and find equivalent points. Export data and find titrant volumes for desired pH.
- Estimate pH of acid-base solutions
- Plot titration curves
- Find pH and titrant volume at equivalent points
- Export titration plots as image or data
- Calculate titrant volume for desired pH
- Includes list of common indicators
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Acid Base pH is the ultimate tool for accurate estimation of pH values of acid – base aqueous systems. This application calculates pH values of solutions of weak and strong, monoprotic and polyprotic acids and bases and additionally builds titration curves and provides pH and titrant volume values at equivalent points. Layout of "Acid Base pH". Screen is divided by two sides: acidic (left) and basic (right), comprising of initial data of solutions, such as molar concentration, volume, proticity and equilibrium constants of first three dissociations. The upper, main field on each side allows to choose if the compound is titrant or analyte and the right field in the second row allows to choose proticity and weakness of acid or base. Important: Titrant compound, by default, can be only monoprotic and strong. When molar concentration of only one initial solution is provided (acid or base side), the application will estimate pH of the single solution. On the other hand, if both solution concentrations are provided, then application will be able to draw titration plot (“Plot” option in the navigation bar), based on titrant-analyte parameters as well as to provide pH and titrant volume values at equivalent points. Furthermore, the plot of titration curve can be exported as an image or as text worksheet. Additionally, it is possible to find titrant volume needed to achieve desired pH value, by entering the pH value to the corresponding field and pressing “Calculate” button. Application features. ·Estimation of solutions pH values is based on advanced quantitative chemical analysis which allows simultaneous calculation of all dissociation stages of acid and base and water dissociation (Kw). ·Application can plot titration curve and export it as an image or data file to the “Acid Base pH” directory in the “Documents” fiolder. ·Application provides pH and titrant volume values at equivalent points. ·Water dissociation constant (Kw) can be adjusted to meet any custom conditions (temperature, etc.). ·Application is able to estimate the titrant volume needed to achieve desired pH values (within titration range), that is particularly useful for buffer preparation. ·The dissociation constants fields accept both formats: 1) pK values (-log(K)) as a simple decimal values and 2) regular K values, in scientific format only, that requires including of exponential part “e” (for example: 1e-5 instead of 0.00001, or 2.5e0 instead of 2.5). Empty dissociation constant field would imply that this dissociation step is “strong” or complete. ·Long press on “Calculate” button shows pOH and [H+] and [OH-] concentration values, corresponding to the current pH. · Application provides list of commonly used indicators and presents color transformations on top of titration curve. Important points. ·The user must provide both initial molar concentrations of acid and base in order to get the titration curve plotted. ·To get the specific pH value of the mixture, the user must provide initial volumes of acid and base solutions, otherwise pH at equimolar point will be estimated! ·If user updates any of the required data, the program will not start to plot titration curve until user press “Calculate” button and only if the update is accepted. ·Equivalent point is represented by particularly big jump in pH at almost no change in volume, making impractical any precise titrant volume estimation in the close proximity to the point. ·Initial concentrations of acid or base must be above 0.5 µM. ·Info for equivalent points is provided on the base of molar ratios only! ·Application assigns dot as a decimal separator.
Model ChemLab Lite for iPad
This interactive chemistry lab simulation allows users to perform virtual experiments with detailed procedures and observation recording. It's ideal for distance learning, pre-lab preparation, or simulating hazardous experiments.
- Interactive lab simulations
- Digital lab notebook
- Detailed experiment procedures
- Animated equipment interaction
- Simulates common lab equipment
- Ideal for distance learning
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Model ChemLab Lite for iPad - an interactive Chemistry lab simulation for the iPad. Model ChemLab is a unique product that incorporates both an interactive simulation and a lab notebook. Each lab includes a detailed Introduction with theory, lab procedure and an area for recording observations. Commonly used lab equipment and procedures are used to simulate the steps involved in performing an experiment. Users step-through the actual lab procedure while interacting with animated equipment in a way that is similar to the real lab experience. The Lite version for iPad is based on the standard (student) version for MacOS but only includes 5 lab experiments, instead of the 40+ lab experiments included with the full versions. Model ChemLab Lite includes the following labs simulations: Acid/base, fractional crystallization, gravimetric analysis, specific heat and the generic lab experiment. Model ChemLab is ideal for distance learning, hybrid labs, demonstrations, lab run-throughs, pre-lab work, dangerous and environmentally hazardous, expensive, or lengthy labs. ChemLab includes a large selection of lab equipment, including: beakers, calorimeter, centigram & electronic balances, electrochemical cell, Erlenmeyer flasks, test tubes, gas syringes with pressure gauges, graduated cylinders, burets, pipets, watch glasses, filtering flask with buchner funnel, bunsen burner, hot plate / Magnetic stirrer, stirring rods, distillation equipment setup, calorimeter, conductivity meter, geiger counter, potentiometer, spectrophotometer and more…
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Model ChemLab Lite for iPad at Free against Acid Base pH's $3.99. Model ChemLab Lite for iPad also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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
Model ChemLab Lite for iPad is free to download; Acid Base pH costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Acid Base pH ships an update every 3 months, Model ChemLab Lite for iPad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Acid Base pH | Model ChemLab Lite for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roman Volinsky | Model Science Software Inc. |
Customer experience
Acid Base pH
Model ChemLab Lite for iPad
In-app purchases
Acid Base pH
No in-app purchases
Model ChemLab Lite for iPad
No in-app purchases
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