Best Phet Interactive Simulations Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good phet interactive simulations apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Phet Interactive Simulations Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PhET SimulationsPhET Simulations$0.994.5★ (49)NoNoAug 2026
2Science SimulationsScience SimulationsFree4.8★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
3Periodic Table: Interactive 3DPeriodic Table: Interactive 3DFree5.0★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
4Interactive Equation BalancerInteractive Equation BalancerFreeNoYesMay 2026
5U.S. Army STARS ElementsU.S. Army STARS ElementsFree4.7★ (18)NoNoAug 2026
6Periodic TablePeriodic TableFree was $0.995.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
7MoleculesMoleculesFree3.6★ (166)NoNoAug 2026
8Chemistry Formula Practice FreeChemistry Formula Practice FreeFree1.1★ (7)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Phet Interactive Simulations

PhET Simulations#1

PhET Simulations by University of Colorado Boulder

Interact, Discover, Learn
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.5(49 ratings)
$0.99
#40in Education
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Explore science and math concepts through interactive simulations. This app provides over 75 HTML5 simulations for learning about atoms, energy, multiplication, and more. It's ideal for students, parents, and educators, offering offline access and multiple language support.

Science Simulations#2

Science Simulations by Wikimedia CH

Interact, Discover, Learn
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8(4 ratings)
Free
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Explore over 150 interactive chemistry and physics simulations to understand complex science concepts. This app offers an intuitive, game-like environment for learning at home or in the classroom, with offline access to educational resources.

Periodic Table: Interactive 3D#3

Periodic Table: Interactive 3D by Changzhi Ai

Explore Elements in 3D
Worth Considering
📚 Education
5.0(3 ratings)
Free
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Explore the building blocks of the universe with a dynamic, interactive 3D periodic table. Access detailed scientific data, element biographies, and stunning visuals. This comprehensive reference tool is perfect for students, educators, and science enthusiasts.

More Phet Interactive Simulations apps to explore

4
Interactive Equation Balancer
Interactive Equation Balancer
Interactive Equation Balancer
Helping you learn chemistry
Free
📚 Education
(0)
5
U.S. Army STARS Elements
U.S. Army STARS Elements
U.S. Army STARS Elements
by Army Game Studio
Free

Explore the world of chemistry with interactive tools to build atoms, learn chemical bonds, and discover elements. Test your knowledge with engaging challenges designed for students, teachers, and enthusiasts.

Atom BuilderSmashBond gameInteractive Periodic Table
📚 Education
(18)
free
6
Periodic Table
Periodic Table
Periodic Table
by Alteru Inc.
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

Access a comprehensive periodic table offline. Explore detailed information and history for each element, including physical properties. This app is designed to aid students and professionals in chemistry.

Offline accessZoomable periodic tableElement details and history
🔍 Reference
(1)
free
7
Molecules
Molecules
Molecules
by Sunset Lake Software
Free

Explore and interact with 3D molecular models on your device. Rotate, zoom, and pan structures using intuitive touch gestures. Visualize molecules in different modes and load custom structures from various sources.

3D molecule renderingFinger-based manipulation (rotate, zoom, pan)Ball-and-stick visualization
📚 Education
(166)
free
8
Chemistry Formula Practice Free
Chemistry Formula Practice Free
Chemistry Formula Practice Free
by Carolina Biological Supply
Free

Master chemical nomenclature and formula writing with this educational tool. It offers practice across various compound types, allowing users to choose their learning path from formula to name or name to formula.

Practice naming compoundsWrite chemical formulasIonic and molecular compounds
📚 Education
(7)
free with in-app purchases
9
HudsonAlpha iCell
HudsonAlpha iCell
HudsonAlpha iCell
by HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Free

Explore the inner workings of animal, plant, and bacteria cells in a 3D interactive environment. Tap on cellular components to learn their names and functions. Rotate and zoom to get a comprehensive understanding of cellular biology.

3D interactive cell modelsAnimal, plant, and bacteria cell examplesTap to select and learn organelle functions
📚 Education
(292)
free
10
Elemental
Elemental
Elemental
by Dotmatics Limited
Free

This free utility allows users to easily draw chemical structures and reactions on their mobile devices. It offers features like property calculation, file sharing via email and Dropbox, and a built-in periodic table. Users can also export structures as image files or MOL/RXN formats.

Draw chemical structures and reactionsCalculate cheminformatics propertiesTweet chemical structures
📊 Productivity
(18)
free
11
MCAT Chemistry Simulations
MCAT Chemistry Simulations
MCAT Chemistry Simulations
Rates, Kinetics, Equilibrium
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

Prepare for AP Chemistry exams with interactive simulations and visualizations of reaction rates, equilibrium, and kinetics. This app uses a research-backed learning framework for effective STEM education, offering quizzes and guided explanations.

Interactive simulationsHigh-quality visualizationsGuided learning experience
📚 Education
(9)
paid
12
EMD PTE
EMD PTE
EMD PTE
by Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany)
Free

This comprehensive mobile reference work provides detailed information on all chemical elements. It features a molar mass calculator, interactive visualizations, and offline access, making it an indispensable tool for students, educators, and chemistry enthusiasts.

Detailed element informationVisualized element propertiesMolar mass calculator
📚 Education
(121)
free
13
pH Lab: Chemistry Simulator
pH Lab: Chemistry Simulator
pH Lab: Chemistry Simulator
by ChatStick Company Limited
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
SciLab
SciLab
SciLab
Virtual Science Lab
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
MolLab: 3D Chemistry Lab
MolLab: 3D Chemistry Lab
MolLab: 3D Chemistry Lab
3D Molecules, Atoms & Proteins
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
Mechanisms: Organic Chemistry
Mechanisms: Organic Chemistry
Mechanisms: Organic Chemistry
Interactive Learning Tool
Free

This app offers an interactive way to learn organic chemistry by allowing users to practice reaction mechanisms through electron manipulation. It provides hints, feedback, and real-time assessment to aid comprehension and mastery of chemical concepts.

Practice reaction mechanisms by manipulating electronsInteractive learning with hints and feedbackReal-time performance assessment
📚 Education
(67)
free with in-app purchases
17
General Chemistry Tutor
General Chemistry Tutor
General Chemistry Tutor
General Chemistry Mastery
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Waltzing Atoms
Waltzing Atoms
Waltzing Atoms
by 3DataX GmbH & Co KG
Free

Explore the molecular world of chemistry through interactive exercises and animated 3D reactions. Solve puzzles to understand chemical structures and reactions, discovering chemistry facts along the way. This app is designed for students to learn chemistry playfully.

Animated 3D chemical reactionsInteractive exercisesMolecule and crystal completion
📚 Education
(2)
free
19
CloudLabs Chemical Bond Types
CloudLabs Chemical Bond Types
CloudLabs Chemical Bond Types
by Jiovany Orozco
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
RayMol
RayMol
RayMol
by Javier Castellanos
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)

FAQ about Phet Interactive Simulations

What are the best phet interactive simulations apps for iPhone?
PhET Simulations tops our phet interactive simulations apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 49 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $0.99.
Yes — 19 of the top phet interactive simulations apps we rank are free to download, including Science Simulations and Periodic Table: Interactive 3D.
PhET Simulations has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ phet interactive simulations apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
PhET Simulations is an educational app that provides interactive simulations for learning science and math concepts. It offers over 75 HTML5 simulations covering topics like atoms, energy, and multiplication, designed for at-home, in-class, or on-the-go learning.
Key features include offline play for learning without an internet connection, support for multiple languages to aid bilingual learners, the ability to create a favorites collection of simulations, automatic updates for new HTML5 simulations, and easy sorting to find the right simulations.