Comparison

Chemical Kinetics vs ElectronOrbital

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

Head to head
About

Chemical Kinetics

Features
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The “Chemical Kinetics” is an ultimate tool for solving all kind of chemical kinetics problems. It deals with time dependent quantitative analysis of chemical reactions. Specifically, this application solves chemical reaction rate equations and provides graphical representation of reagent and product concentrations vs time. Additionally, app calculates half-life times and equilibrium constants, where it is appropriate. Theoretical Background: For a general chemical reaction: aA + bB => cC + dD, the reaction rate is defined by: rate=k * A^x * B^y where k – is a rate coefficient and sum of powers x and y determines the reaction order. Importantly, actual powers x and y may differ from reaction coefficients a and b, due to overall reaction mechanism complexity. The application features: · User is provided with list of basic mono-step unidirectional and equilibrium reactions, where reaction coefficients are actually represent powers and therefore define reaction order: 2A => B, rate = k[A]^2 A+B = C+D, rate = k1[A] [B] - k2[C] [D] · k1 is a rate coefficient of forward reaction in equilibrium process or rate coefficient for first step in multistep process. Similarly, k2, when available, is a rate coefficient of backward reaction in equilibrium process or rate coefficient for second step in multistep process. · To start plotting the reaction data initially or after updating the concentration or coefficient fields, user is requested to tap Run button. Run button is greyed out immediately after successful calculation. · Complete reaction information is provided on top of the plot: concentrations at certain time point (defined by user or provided automatically), optionally equilibrium constant value and half-life time. · When time field is empty, the app automatically determines the time range. To redefine reaction time limit and find out component concentrations at the altrnative time point, user may update the time field. · Significant attention should be paid to units of rate coefficients. App automatically changes the set of available units as per order of reaction. Units acronyms: d - days, h - hours, a - atmosphere, s - seconds, min - minutes, y - years, M -molars, Pa - pascals. · The basic conversions are as follows: M-1·s-1 = (1e-3) mM-1·s-1 = (60e-3) mM-1·min-1 = (3600) M-1·h-1 1 atm=101325 Pa

About

ElectronOrbital

Features
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This app visualize the probability of existence of an electron using the wave function, which is a solution to the Schrodinger equation. The electron orbitals of hydrogen atom appear in vivid colors. s orbit, p orbit and d orbit are displayed.

Screenshots

Chemical Kinetics4 screens
ElectronOrbital1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ElectronOrbital at $0.99 against Chemical Kinetics's $3.99. ElectronOrbital also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Chemical Kinetics costs $3.99 and ElectronOrbital $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chemical Kinetics ships an update every 4 months, ElectronOrbital every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Chemical Kinetics versus ElectronOrbital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChemical KineticsElectronOrbital
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman VolinskyTakao Akatsu

In-app purchases

None

Chemical Kinetics

No in-app purchases

None

ElectronOrbital

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chemical Kinetics free?
Chemical Kinetics costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ElectronOrbital free?
ElectronOrbital costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chemical Kinetics or ElectronOrbital have ads?
Neither Chemical Kinetics nor ElectronOrbital shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chemical Kinetics or ElectronOrbital?
Chemical Kinetics ships an update every 4 months, and ElectronOrbital every 2 months. Most recently, Chemical Kinetics was updated on November 1, 2026 and ElectronOrbital on October 25, 2026.

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