1. Home
  2. Topics
  3. Textbook Science

Best Textbook Science Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best textbook science apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 242+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Textbook Science Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1My ScienceMy ScienceFree—NoNoAug 2026
2TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers)TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers)Free2.6★ (518)NoNoAug 2026
3Science Makes SenseScience Makes SenseFree4.7★ (3)NoYesJul 2026
4Science : Learn ChemistryScience : Learn Chemistry$1.99—NoNoAug 2026
5Science : Learn BiologyScience : Learn Biology$1.99—NoNoAug 2026
6AQA GCSE Science FoundationAQA GCSE Science FoundationFree4.3★ (3)NoYesMay 2026
7TamilNadu State Board TextbookTamilNadu State Board TextbookFree—YesYesAug 2026
8Stile XStile XFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Textbook Science

TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers)#2

TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) by TEACHER SYNERGY INC.

PreK-12 Resources for Teachers
Strong Contender
📚 Education
2.6😐(518 ratings)
Free
TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) screenshot 1
TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) screenshot 2
TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) screenshot 3
TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) screenshot 4

Access and discover millions of PreK-12 educational resources created by teachers. This app allows you to manage your purchased materials, explore new teaching tools, and save items to your wish list. Educators can also manage their online store and receive sale notifications.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient app for browsing resources
  • 👍 Helpful for homeschooling and lesson planning
  • 🚀 Easy to search and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🛑 Unable to purchase items through the app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app performance and functionality
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options compared to website
Science Makes Sense#3

Science Makes Sense by Luke Roberts

GCSE Science Revision
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Science Makes Sense screenshot 1
Science Makes Sense screenshot 2
Science Makes Sense screenshot 3
Science Makes Sense screenshot 4
Science Makes Sense screenshot 5

This app offers a fun and engaging way to revise GCSE Combined Science. It provides hundreds of multiple-choice questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with instant feedback and progress tracking. Maintain a daily streak to reinforce learning.

More Textbook Science apps to explore

4
Science : Learn Chemistry
Science : Learn Chemistry
Science : Learn Chemistry
Study Chemistry
$1.99
📚 Education
(0)
5
Science : Learn Biology
Science : Learn Biology
Science : Learn Biology
Biology Study
$1.99
📚 Education
(0)
6
AQA GCSE Science Foundation
AQA GCSE Science Foundation
AQA GCSE Science Foundation
No.1 for 2026 exams practice
Free

Practice over 1500 multiple-choice questions for the AQA GCSE Combined Science (Foundation) exam. Track your progress, identify weak areas, and collect scientist cards to boost your knowledge and grades.

1500+ multiple choice questionsCovers all syllabus aspectsProgress tracking
📚 Education
(3)
free with in-app purchases
7
TamilNadu State Board Textbook
TamilNadu State Board Textbook
TamilNadu State Board Textbook
Text Book for Math Science etc
Free

Access all Tamil Nadu State Board textbooks for classes 1-12 in multiple languages. Download books for offline study and utilize the integrated PDF reader for a smooth learning experience. Includes previous year's question papers to aid exam preparation.

Textbooks for Classes 1-12Multiple language optionsOffline access
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
8
Stile X
Stile X
Stile X
The ultimate Stile companion
Free

This app serves as a personalized study companion for science students, offering quick video summaries, flashcards, and quizzes. It acts as a digital notebook to consolidate notes, practice questions, and lesson summaries for academic success.

60-second video summariesFlashcards for keywordsPractice quizzes
📚 Education
(0)
free
9
Biology Books: Grade 9-12
Biology Books: Grade 9-12
Biology Books: Grade 9-12
Textbook & guide books.
Free

Access a comprehensive collection of grade 9-12 Biology textbooks and teacher's guides for Ethiopian students. This app offers free, easy-to-navigate resources for both old and new curricula, eliminating the need for physical books.

Grade 9-12 Biology textbooksTeacher's guide booksSupports old and new curricula
📚 Education
(1)
ad-supported
10
CAScience
CAScience
CAScience
by California Science Teachers Association
Free
💼 Business
(0)
11
Science Illustrated
Science Illustrated
Science Illustrated
by NEXTMEDIA PTY LTD
Free

Explore natural science and groundbreaking discoveries with stunning photography and in-depth articles. This app offers a visually spectacular journey through the world, from the origins of life to the vastness of the universe, suitable for the entire family.

Natural science coverageBreakthrough discoveriesStunning photography
🎬 Entertainment
(4)
free with in-app purchases
12
Arduino Science Journal
Arduino Science Journal
Arduino Science Journal
Think like a real scientist!
Free

Transform your smartphone into a science notebook. Use your device's sensors and connect external hardware to gather real-time data, conduct experiments, and analyze findings. Ideal for students to explore the world scientifically.

Use smartphone sensorsConnect external Arduino sensorsRecord and analyze real-time data
📚 Education
(1.1K)
free
13
Labster
Labster
Labster
Best educational simulations
Free

Access a library of interactive science simulations for education. This platform offers virtual lab experiences for students and educators. Requires purchased access to use.

Interactive science education platformVirtual lab simulationsAccess to content library
📚 Education
(29)
free
14
Science Snap
Science Snap
Science Snap
Visual Science Book
Free

Explore life, earth, physical, and space science with a comprehensive library of terms, images, and explanations. This app makes science learning engaging and accessible for students, teachers, and enthusiasts.

Extensive science term libraryStunning visual aidsClear explanations
📚 Education
(4)
free
15
Science Simulations
Science Simulations
Science Simulations
Interact, Discover, Learn
Free

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.

150+ interactive simulationsChemistry and physics conceptsClassroom and home use
📚 Education
(4)
free
16
MEL Science: a science lab app
MEL Science: a science lab app
MEL Science: a science lab app
by MEL Science Limited
Free

Explore the world of science through interactive experiments and engaging games. This app guides you through real science activities, making learning fun and hands-on. Discover molecular structures and conduct your own science projects.

Conduct real science experimentsInteractive experiment guidanceLearn molecular structures
📚 Education
(85)
free
17
Grade 12
Grade 12
Grade 12
by Cheab Kunthea
Free

This app provides comprehensive learning resources for Grade 12 students in Cambodia. It includes lessons, Q&A sections, formulas, and exercises across various subjects like Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The goal is to make studying more efficient and effective.

Subject lessonsQuestion and answer sectionsSubject formulas
📚 Education
(5)
ad-supported
18
Chemistry. Periodic table. AI
Chemistry. Periodic table. AI
Chemistry. Periodic table. AI
Chemical reactions. Elements
Free

Explore an interactive periodic table with 3D models and AR features. This app offers an AI-powered tutor for simplified explanations, a reaction solver, and a molar mass calculator. It's a comprehensive reference for students and professionals to learn chemistry effectively.

Interactive Periodic Table with 3D modelsAI-powered chemistry tutor (ChemAI)Chemical reaction solver
📚 Education
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Middle School Science Grade 8
Middle School Science Grade 8
Middle School Science Grade 8
by Monkey In The Middle Apps LLC
Free

Engage in interactive science practice for 8th-grade standardized tests. Navigate challenges by answering questions across various science topics. The free version offers quizzes on core subjects, with options to replay, compete, and track progress.

Gamified science practiceQuizzes on 10+ science topicsAdjustable word difficulty
📚 Education
(64)
free with in-app purchases
20
Simply Science
Simply Science
Simply Science
Science made simple
Free
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Textbook Science

Are there free textbook science apps for iPhone?
Yes — 18 of the top textbook science apps we rank are free to download, including My Science and TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers).
My Science has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 242+ textbook science apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.