Features Users Want Most in Periodic Table Apps

"Good app with lots of info, but you cant open it side by side with other apps on the iPad Pro which can be pretty annoying at times because thats one of the best features on the these iPads."

"It takes three taps to find the mass number of an element. For those studying chemistry, this is a waste of time because you constantly need to know the mass number for many chemistry problems."

"My first exploration was to learn about bronze. Although I could read the properties of copper and tin, and see"

"One way to improve the app would be to definitely go more into detail about their properties and show different types of reactions and compo"

"It also requires the internet to be fully functional."

"I now get a message telling me that the app needs network connectivity, but nothing ever loads."

"It is long on the author's personal opinion, commentary, and anecdote; short on facts, history, chemistry, industrial applications and commercial information."

"It would be nice if it were purely scientific factual information."

Build a lightweight (<100MB), stable periodic table with instant-access mass numbers and professional scientific content

Directly addresses the three biggest complaints: crashing (42%), file size (18%), and unprofessional content (22%). Quick mass number access solves the most-cited missing feature for chemistry students.

Implement full iPad multitasking/split-screen support for research workflows

Students and professionals need to reference periodic table data while working in other apps. This is explicitly requested and none of the major competitors support it well.

Include compound/alloy explorer and reaction database

Users want to understand how elements interact, not just view isolated elements. This adds educational value beyond what existing apps provide and justifies premium pricing.

Design clean, information-dense UI with configurable data display (student vs. researcher modes)

Current apps either bury scientific data or present it poorly. Allow users to customize which properties appear prominently based on their needs (mass number for students, electron config for chemists, etc.).

Ensure 100% offline functionality with optional cloud sync for notes/favorites

Several apps require internet connectivity for basic functions. Offline-first design ensures reliability while cloud sync adds modern convenience without dependency.