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Literally the best thing everTheodore Grey is an amazing writer and this shows. It is basically the book (which I love to death, it is the reason why I love chemistry so much I decided to major in it) except with moving 3D images and an awesome song! Highly recommend. If I could suggest one thing, I wish that this app included the extra info that is is the iPad version, but this is still awesome! 6/5.TheArbiter1131Version: 3.1.1

Great Product!This is probably the coolest application I have ever downloaded for educational purposes, there are great discriptions of each element and the pictures are very high quality. My only complaint is that when you purchase the application for your iphone it is not compatable with your macbook and you have to buy another $20 application. its really conveninet to have on your phone so you can pull it up throught the day, but in class or while doing homework the computer version would be much more efficent, I dont think users should pay for both platfoms..JessyA.Version: 2.0.7

Amazing app!!! But it NEVER crashed on me.I usually get too bored playing normal apps. This the best thing to use especially when I get bored. Also, when I don’t have the book itself (yes I do have the book this app is based on). I am not sure if (other ;3) kids would like this but...at least I do....SophieBoo1Version: 3.1.1

LOVE The Japanese Version of "The Song" 👏😀As well as being a FANTASTIC GRAPHICAL AND TEXTUAL information resource for the Periodic Table, I have to admit that I will sometimes just run the App to hear the Japanese Version of the "Element Song"! Plus, don't forget their Molecules app as well! Having SCIENCE with a SENSE OF HUMOR is GREAT, as well as being VERY WELL DONE! Scientists, TAKE NOTE!.AppPERFORMANCEVersion: 3.1.3

Amazing appThis app is engaging and beautifully done. Not just for chemistry students! We have the book and I'm glad we got the app too. Recommend it for all ages! Even my preschooler and elementary school kids are fascinated with and play with this app. We got the parallel Elements Flashcard app and it is a game to them..L.B. BeurmannVersion: 2.0.7

AmazingThis has got to be one of the most brilliant educational apps for the iPad. Even if you think you aren’t into chemistry or physics, the pictures and stories make this VERY worthwhile. Check it out!!.Dormouse1Version: 3.1.3

The must-have science app...Even if you know nothing about chemistry! I wish I had this back when I was in high school. The graphics were really good and worked without any internet connection, which I appreciated..A stuuuuudentVersion: 3.1.1

Douglas Adams would be proud.This app is deserving of any respect and honor a scientific mind could offer. it’s a masterpiece of modern technology & wit. So long, and thanks for all the fish!.Jasper YateVersion: 3.0.1

Good, needs an updateI loved this app, it was very well done, and the photography was splendid. But there are some new elements that need to be updated, and I have some ideas: Nihonium: Flag or coat of arms of Japan Moscovium: Same thing but with the Moscow Oblast Tennessine: Same thing but with Tennessee Oganesson: A picture of Yuri Oganessian Thanks, bye, great job! :D.Deet0109Version: 2.0.7

Persian Language 🇮🇷Please fully support this app for Iranian and add Persian language 🇮🇷 More than 110M people speaking Persian but no Persian language in the app....IAi95Version: 2.0.7

Nice support and a great App!Not many apps are supported for a decade but this app will be. They’ve remained committed to it and many are grateful!.Kk100Version: 3.1.1

😀I love this app! I have so much fun with it!.Fly mechVersion: 3.0.1

Update the UIPlease update the UI to match modern apps, you’re still using skeuomorphic buttons and the like..SelecbyVersion: 3.1.1

Update?How about an update? There are at least some new element names....Bass BoneVersion: 2.0.7

Amazing appThis is such an amazing app. I was stunned by the great graphics, the enormous amount of information and has not crashed once on me in several weeks. I think the last update (Version 1.0.2.1) has improved the crashing. Also love the stereo images -- they really POP if you put your eyes in the right orientation. The easiest way for me was to cross my eyes just a bit and then the two images fuse and voila - you have 3D!! Thanks so much for such a wonderful iPad experience. The photographs are amazing and of the highest quality (this is the main reason it's such a big download I think) and really love Tom Lehrer's song. WIsh the lyrics were included (but there is all the images in the right sequence and synched to the song) and that you could rewind/fast-forward the song to specific positions, as it gets tiring listening to the entire song every time. Perhaps adding a normal QuickTime scroll bar to the movie? I really wish all e-books had this much thought and imagination applied to their content - this is a truly amazing example of what e-books should aspire to..ReallyDeepYogurtVersion: 0

Elements is nice...Touch Press is great and all, but please don’t brand each app icon. It’s an eyesore..Matt SanVersion: 2.1.0

Nice appEducational and interesting.--**Version: 2.0.7

GoodGood but, how do I change to Celsius to farinhieght?.Clay998877Version: 3.0.0

AWESOMEFirst off... yes the app takes up a gig or more of space. BUT this is the more beautiful well done app I have ever seen! Even if you don't take chemistry this is a beautiful tool to show not just chem students but children alike. I am starting Chemistry in college shortly which is a requirement for my degree field in Nanotechnology, and because of this app i cannot wait to start! Most of the complaints on here you will notice are on the space it takes, not the app itself which is amazing. Purchase it and you will see why it takes up about 2.5 GB.... cause it is amazing. ALSO: With syncing you can just sync the program to your ipad when you need it, seeing as how you won't be saving anything to this program anyway. AND for those complaining about this app size, one movie takes up about the same amount of space, and even more if you get the HD version. Just get it you won't be sorry. Well done to this app developer.Pitbull1980Version: 0

IntriguingI just finally got around to buying this after having been interested in it since it's debut. Apart from a few low resolution 3D captures it's perfect. It really shows what touch media can do and i hope that developers will continue to embrace the format and offer up high quality interactively functional media. The one thing i would love to have in this app, it a basic text window, either an transparent overlay, or window that would allow for note taking, or whatever text one might feel a need to write about that could be saved as iPad text files etc. iPod integration would be nice too, I'd like to listen to music while studying or viewing the app. Some have complained about crashing? I've viewed nearly all the elements without problem. I think it's a great app, A lot of work went into formatting etc, so i'd say it's worth the money..FrednonSpedVersion: 1.0.2.1

Gorgeous and novel, but...Why no portrait support? The principal design constraint offered by apple has been the damned that apps be orientation agnostic if at all possible. I can see how you mightn't want to do that on the menu screen, but the individual element screens seem like great opportunities. Also, please consider dropping the 3d business or letting me click a box indicating that I don't plan to throw my money down that hole. I don't want to double tap a picture and be ushered into a gift shop style preview of what life might be like if only I had some cool shades. Lastly, and this is minor because I suspect that it will be fixed shortly--the app crashes (I am using the revision w/ the new 117 info) when I attempt to swap landscape orientations. I am fine with fast updating effectively beta software, but the updates are gargantuan! I don't want to have to pull 3 updates a week for minor bug fixes if each download is 300MB. Just imagine users on 3G..ProtonkVersion: 0

These are the apps you were looking forSo you bought your shiny new iOS device with all that extra storage? Excellent decision! Because this is a classic example of what kind of app belongs on your iPhone or iPad. You and your family will enjoy using this, and appreciate the thought and care that went into those animations. (I also own the gorgeous print edition of this book, the app just gets more reading time and general use) It is informative and fun to read and even little ones will like spinning crystals and other elemental objects while you explain their significance. Little Scientists need to start somewhere! The fact that I can carry these (I also own the companion apps -they're different but so worth it) all on my phone and get them on my iPad too at no extra charge (same account) is truly amazing..Robert FernandoVersion: 2.0.5

20********************Five stars is way too few. This app raises the bar. I teach Lower School science and have video of fifth grade boys dancing to the elements song while looking at one of the three posters we have related to this app. But now! I can't wait until school starts, and we just got out for the summer yesterday, to show this to the students next year. If the poster and the song got them that interested in becoming familiar with the range and characteristics of the elements, imagine the exploration when our posters come alive. You have spoiled me for all my other apps. Thank you for your work, your dedication, and your creativity and for and from all the students in the future who will understand and enjoy chemistry in a way we never thought possible..AlohababyVersion: 0

Problems UpdateThe Elements is a wonderful book for the iPad. It is informative and beautifully rendered. However, the recent update causes it to crash at almost every change of page. This is disappointing, because there is so much to learn from The Elements. Another disappointment is the fact that I ordered the special glasses for viewing 3D, but alas they never arrived. Excellent start, so now, let's update and polish this app - please! I want to amend the above review. Today I synced with my desktop computer, and the iPad version of The Elements has not crashed since. Also, in today's mail, the 3-D viewer arrived. Thus, my change from 3 stars to 5 stars. It is really a remarkable app!!.RevjsVersion: 0

Missing something...Doesn't feel like an essential (lol) app anymore. There's nothing that cannot be found in his Elements In Action and a good reference app like EleMints or Wolfram-Alpha proper. Missing mass spectroscopy lines and other pertinent info that is included on the flashcards (paper, not app) & book. Kinda clunky in its display, though it loads smoothly. Ok app in the $3-5 range, not more. Not sure how much it took to produce this, so I do not want to discredit the designers & author; I do enjoy the paper flashcards & book. But I won't mince words: I don't remember there being info cribbed from Wolfram-Alpha in the physical copies or this app in 2010; even if it makes it easier to keep entries up to date, I would have liked to have seen the original info; or entries comparable to other periodic apps. Seemed the book was less minimalist. It's cool to see actual examples, but I wanted more..ArystarxysVersion: 2.0.5

Shows the power of the iPadThis is a wonderful app!! This is what the iPad is all about. This is educational, fun, amusing and visually stunning. Makes me wish I had paid more attention in chemistry (but, then, I had a dull teacher). I've had this over two weeks and have used it many, many times with never a crash. I'm not sure what's causing this with other users, but it may be something interacting with remnants of other apps left in memory. I've found that after using some apps (mostly games), it's good to reboot and clean out memory. This is a bargain at 14 bucks; I'd pay twice as much for it if I had to..CozmotVersion: 0

Unable to purchase complete bundleThe element program is wonderful and provides visuals and history and knowledge of the stuff the world is made of. My disappointment was when the App Store would not allow me to buy the 3 app bundle. I sent email to company and they have been slow to respond. It is frustrating that I tried to purchase the entire bundle and it only downloaded the element app. I hope it's not some incompatibility to iPad Pro or the latest iOS. I was also noticing the 3D ability would glitch and only rotate one of the two images, so it would pop in and out of 3D. The images would not turn in synchronization and even freeze. Minor issues I hope they get resolved..R3bdoVersion: 2.0.6

Very enjoyable reading about and looking at the elementsI waited a while before updating as a few reviews reported problems afterward. But I just upgraded and everything works fine. This book is very nicely done. The pictures are very beautiful and the rotation very fluid. I have to laugh at the complaint that it is a memory hog as the app size is right in the info under the buy icon. This is a good "break" book as you can read and look at the elements and objects a little at a time. The author has a good sense of humor and overall I like the commentary on the elements. I have no regrets on my purchase of this app..Elf1Version: 0

The future in publishing, but here today.Other than a feature to permanently silence the song, which is good for one listen, this is nearly perfect. If you have any interest in the elements that make up yourself and the universe around you, get it. Many have asked whether the iPad is more than just another ebook reader. This app demonstrates how powerful a teaching tool the iPad can become with a properly constructed app. I can't wait to see a biochemistry, physics, or math text book made in this fashion. When they appear, those of you with the foresight to buy a 64GB iPad will find total satisfaction..DavidFosterVersion: 0

Storage hog!This is a beautiful app, the look/ feel/ responsiveness are all top notch and it's well worth the price. But here's the thing, unlike many (more well designed) apps, all of the content is stored on the iPad rather than on a remote server. Storage on our iOS devises is valuable stuff, in fact the average cost per Gb is about $15. In my opinion his is a high price to pay to store local data on my iPad when this app could consume less than 20Mb of space. Basically my complaint being that I don't need this data "offline" enough to warent the size it consumes. It's a fantastic app with an equally fantastic flaw. I hope to see the content moved to an online server in some upcoming version..STL After DarkVersion: 2.0.0

A helpful app...I've been really enjoying this app. As a G. Chem student, it definitely helps bring to life the words in the textbook. And it's pretty fun to show people...with decent attention spans. It IS on the more expensive side, but personally I find that it's worth it. As far as the persistent crashing is concerned, I too experienced the frustration. Especially after the update. However, I read some reviews about rebooting the iPad (by holding down the sleep/wake and home buttons), tried it for myself and...WALA, it's been rock solid since. Many thanks to the developers!.V_LeeVersion: 0

Beautiful eye candy, thin on contentWhile the photos are beautiful, the text content leaves much to be desired. It is long on the author's personal opinion, commentary, and anecdote; short on facts, history, chemistry, industrial applications and commercial information. Personally I never get tired of reading the venerable CRC Handbook section titled "The Elements". My suggestion is to license that content and make it available in the application. In fact that is sort of what I was hoping to find here. I don't regret spending the money for the app, but mainly it is valuable to me because I already have deep knowledge in chemistry and physics. To a student, or someone coming from another field, I think it would have much less value..KurmanVersion: 2.0.0

Wish I had known the file sizeBefore purchasing. It just isn't practical to tie up that much of the iPad for this, as neat as it (probably) is. Frankly I never downloaded it, and tried to get a refund. Apple wasn't interested in providing one because I categorized the complaint as "Application does not perform as expected" (meaning the filesize is ridiculous). Whoops! There went $14 (very expensive for an App). Maybe if I was taking a chemistry class it would be worth hogging all that storage for this, but basically I wasted my money and feel a bit ripped off..Mike79Version: 0

GreatI am old fart who paid more attention to music (sax & keyboards) and sports, than science when I was in high school. My loss. Things often change when you get older. Anyway, this book is phenomenal, and shows what textbooks could be like in the future. Believe me, if this had been available when I was in high school, I would have done a lot better in chemistry, and paid a lot more attention, than I did. Of course, there would have been a lot fewer elements included in the book. This interactive book is worth every penny..LarryAWVersion: 0

Beautiful app. Needs a couple of tweaks.This is a gorgeous app, with a wealth of information that's presented in an extremely engaging fashion. If I'd had this in high school, I might actually have stayed awake during Chemistry. It does need a couple of tweaks to be perfect, however. First, it only rotates into Landscape mode in one direction, so that if you're using the Apple iPad case in its "propped up" configuration, The Elements is upside down. Secondly, the app needs to be updated to include element 117, which was announced today. But I think I can let the devs off on that one...for a while, anyway. ;).SpudulikaVersion: 0

As good as the book! A must-buy for all ages!Having known the author and collector behind the photos in this application and the book it is based on, as well as being a fan of the monthly "Gray Matter" article in Popular Science, I highly recommend this app as an excellent source of information on all the elements, as well as an awe-inspiring picture book of the building blocks of our universe. I would love to see more photos of the elements, as seen on the website, and more examples and stories about them. As the app stands, it is simply stunning. 5/5 Stars for Excellence!.ArashiinVersion: 0

FabulousThe Elements: A Visual Exploration. This app is big, beautiful, and expansive in scope and information. When bought with it's sister app, "The Elements in Action" you can view the stats and read about each in "the Elements" then toggle to view them in use or "Action". The text is comprehensive, and the photos - which can be viewed and rotated in 3D are stunning. This is really a terrific learning tool for older elementary students through adults. Since I bought the sister app at time of purchase, I do not know if there is IAP for it. There are no ads or links. Highly recommended..BajeboothVersion: 2.0.0

The way books should beA superb demonstration of the potential of the iPad. If more books of this sort were of this quality, I'd be happy to shell out the (relatively) hefty price. But then again, compared To what the typical iBooks book is going for, offering nothing but static printed pages, Elements is a bargain. Hoping this developer comes out with more titles! My only criticisms of this app is that it does crash periodically. And I'd like to see a more interactive view of the periodic table itself that describes the various classes/groups of elements (rather than only taking you to the individual element pages)..Argelius1Version: 0

Excellent, Engaging and FunI bought this to further my nine year-old son's interest in science. He loves it, and so do I. The text is very interesting, and written to be fully understood by someone with no scientific background. The author's enthusiasm is infectious, the photographs are fantastic and his enthusiasm is addictive. To be clear, this app is an introduction to the Elements. It has one or two pages devoted to each element, with very beautiful photographs. Every photo was made from 360 degrees, and will rotate if you flick it. It doesn't replace a chemistry textbook by any means. I highly recommend this beautiful and interesting app..MarshallGoldbergVersion: 1.0.2.1

An Absolute Must-HaveAlthough this app makes a great showcase to impress your friends with your newest iOS device, it goes far, far beyond that. Specifically, what makes this App amazing is Mr. Gray’s fantastic descriptions of each and every element. Concise, accurate, and most of all, interesting, I directly attribute my son’s love of science to this App (and later Mr. Gray’s works in print). I have purchased over 500 Apps since I bought my first iPhone but The Elements stands out as my single favorite purchase. You will get lost in this, especially if you have children. Buy it..UbisububiVersion: 2.0.3

Great, but expensivePro: It's a great multimedia app, localized to a lot of languages, including Russian. It's best with Elements in Action application. You can really feel each element: scientific data, pictures, stories and (with EiA) videos. Cons: It takes too much memory, so this app is often the first candidate for deletion. Could we use some compression technology "on the fly", unload unused languages, have a choice of high/low resolution? Also the price is too big by AppStore standards. Advice / feature request: it would be nice to see atoms and crystal pictures as larger 3D models. Also the way to change pages is counter-intuitive..АрвиVersion: 2.0.4

Simply AmazingThe Elements and WolframAlpha are enough to buy an iPad. The word "Elegance" doesn't even touch these apps. While I'm currently obtaining a degree in Computer Science, my thirst for knowledge of mathematics and physics as become unquenchable. These apps help to supply some aid to that hunger. The addition to the opening song about the periodic table of elements at the beginning of this application acts as a study guide for myself in memorizing these! Nothing but 5/5 stars all the way, big application or not, it will continue to stay on my iPad for the remainder of it's life..BlueFalconLoydVersion: 0

A Wonderful App/E-Book for the InquisitiveBuy This App. A work of art, and of science. I highly recommend it, but don't be discouraged by the (mentioned elsewhere) crashing. I don't regret the purchase nor price tag of this app, but I do hope the author is monitoring these comments to realize there is still a problem. (I could very well expect an iOS bug just as likely as a coding error by the author—this application "goes where no e-book has gone before" and I imagine it is pushing the limits for now.) I do look forward to future works by this author, too...hint, hint: MMa for the iPad? Regards..ITunes SupporterVersion: 0

ApplicationJ’adore les présentations. Les textes et explications sont claires et la qualité des vulgarisations sont excellente. Je recommande cette application à ceux et celles qui veulent débuter des études en chimie. Vous ne le regretterez pas..Laurent.daVersion: 3.1.1

The ElementsThis app works beautifully on the iPhone with iOS version 10 or 11. It’s strange to see most of the elements in picture form versus their chemical symbol, especially on a small screen such as the iPhone 5 series. I would suggest both screens: pictures and chemical symbols, that the user could choose from. Otherwise, great job with much information on some practical applications of each element. Benoit Doiron, P. Chem. Member Order of Chemists, Québec.BenoitdoironVersion: 2.1.0

I use the pirate app when I was in China. Time to say sorry. Time to pay.Extremely Helpful For The People Who Love Chemistry..Tony Xi ChenVersion: 2.0.7

Improved 3D options makes it even betterMy complaint about the lack of cross-eye viewing has been fixed so this app is even better (though I gave it 5 stars before) One other feature request is that it would be nice if you could pinch to zoom in some more when you are on the page with the enlarged view. Some of the object have fine detail that would be nice to inspect closer. For space reasons you might have to disable the rotation and only have zoom in on the "front" side. Well worth the money. (The large size is a necessity for all the photos included. But I made the mistake of clicking update on my iPad (thinking it would be a small patch not the whole multi-GB app). Luckily pausing the app download and syncing it from iTunes worked.).Greg_555Version: 0

Not that greatIt looks really beautiful and it's a nice way to show off an iPad, but it's actually a fairly static interface. I expected more interactivity for the price. (Not that I know how to write an app!) And, as mentioned, it's fiendishly large and takes forever to download/update..Nearly Dead EdVersion: 0

UpdatesI love this program, but the updates are to big and take forever to download. 1.71 G update takes forever, please fix this..SpaceBuddyVersion: 0

BeautifulI love this app, I couldn't find so much information on the elements in one place before..Dexter11235Version: 0

Beautiful but big have to connect to get infoPretty much that says it all... One short intro on each element (which is great) but then for everything else you have to connect to the internet.... Add all the extra info and I'll give it five stars easy..Randall 13Version: 0

Nearly perfectGreat writing and unique, engaging presentation ideal for the subject matter... and that's what matters. Not quite perfect: the multimedia presentation is a bit gimmicky and limited, and 90% of the pictures I don't need to spin, let alone see in 3D. And the Wolfram Alpha data on each element is a bit of a shrug to me. But the writing is solid, and many of the pictures are beautiful and beautifully presented. If the author and publisher had invested more in the content -- i.e. longer captions for the pictures, introductions to groups of elements -- I would have given it five stars. Still, look at the non-existent competition. The Elements stands alone in the app store! I would buy something similar in a heartbeat ... but there is nothing else like it to buy. Quite a coup. I will always remember it as my first really satisfying ebook. Sooooooo many metals ... :).BigcloitsVersion: 0

Only supports landscape orientationStunningly beautiful eBook. Warning: This app only supports landscape orientation on one side, which means it's on the wrong side when you're using the iPad case in "bezel" mode. UPDATED REVIEW for v1.0.1.3. The orientation problem is fixed. Now works in both landscape orientations..JPMYULVersion: 0

LOVE IT!!!If this app (and iAnything) existed when I was a high-school student, I might have actually appreciated chemistry. Brilliant design and great information delivered with delightful humour. Who knew chemistry could be so entertaining!?.Avalanche EaterVersion: 1.1.1

Good...A pretty good app, great images, lots of info, fast, interactive, but like all apps, has it's a few problems. Such as, crashing a few times, no zooming in on pictures, and mass download. But an update could fix some of those problems. It's a good app if you need the knowledge, but it's just for viewing purposes, I wouldn't get it at the current price..Stiki11Version: 0

Great information hard to findA 1.7G educational application is definitely rich on content, but UI and interaction are too complicate to new users like me..Smd3vVersion: 2.0.0

Quite elemental my dear......This is the app to really show off your iPad! It's interactive and a fun way to learn science. I just wish this kind of stuff was available when I was in school. Pros: - Spinning objects - Great photography with high resolution - Interesting and humorous write-ups on each element - No problems with stability on my iPad - Cost, worth it in my opinion - Ability to see objects in 3D with special glasses Cons: - Down loading. Had to down load to my computer first - Size (but I knew about that) - It would be nice to pinch items larger (especially the home screen). - A little more data about about typical uses and where mined would be useful..Rate-itVersion: 1.0.2.1

The good, bad, suggestions, and verdict.The good: content is fantastic, solid info, great visuals. Useful Wolfram Alpha integration for element specifics. Nice search function, beautiful rotating pictures of elements and items containing them. Nice intro song. The info, I find, is not only i interesting and useful, but also as relevant to our daily lives as possible. Under Bismuth, for example, there is a rotatable bottle of Pepto-Bismol, containing Bismuth Subsalicytate - the active ingredient that is part of the product's name. The bad: steep price, large file. Interface is merely satisfactory, and although there was clearly a lot of work put into this app, there remains much to be desired. Although the rotating pictures are beautiful, they are mostly superfluous, an in my mind contribute little towards what should be the purpose of the app - teaching people about the elements. The writing is solid, but I feel there's some left to be desired, as some of the writing seems to be filler. Suggestions: what about some options? For example, to label the periods/groups? What about zoom capabilities, because the interface is rather static? Other diaplay options would be nice. Also, and this is rather important - you should be able to listen to music while in the app. It is rather frustrating; I would use the app far more often if I could have some music in the background. I doubt I'm alone in this view. Verdict: do I regret paying the $13.99? Of course not. I would buy it again. There are many apps I have bought that I wish I hadn't - this is definitely not one of them. Yet, there are definitely some improvements that I would like to see. Despite the problems I pointed out, I still think it's a great app, and fills an important niche in the app store. I wouldn't heaitate to buy it if you have any interest in the elements or to learn about the building blocks of our universe..C.dana75Version: 1.0.2.1

AmazingThis app is amazing. I don't care how much it costs and how much memory it takes up. I love it. But I like updates and that doesn't happen too often..JoccaappreveiwerVersion: 0

Very goodVery good.Dave300Dave400Version: 0

Pretty but get it at 50% off saleIt's cute, but after a few looks you'll never use this app again so I'm glad I didn't pay full price or I'd feel scammed..MacProseVersion: 0

GreatThis app is very useful and provides multiple pictures and explanations about where and how the elements are either farmed or created. It also provides info about the elements at molecular level, which is useful as well.Bubbles_:-lVersion: 2.0.3

Cut-off textSome text in the end of each element description seems to be cut off. Will it be fixed in a future update?.Hongyu ChenVersion: 2.0.4

ExcellentWonderful app. I would like to see the spectrum of the elements as well..AspersramVersion: 2.0.0

CantennaWow! Looks great on iPad 3. Please update other apps for retina too. Thanks!.CantennaVersion: 1.1.1

Awesome!I could barely put it down until I read them all, which took almost 2 days! Great graphics, great write ups, great 3D rotating objects. And for those that want them to 'fix' the fact that it is 1.7GB, (118 elements) x (~6 rotatable objects) x (~20 frames of rotation) x (~100kB per frame)=??? Do the math. This app has so much packed in there that it has to be big..NathanWiebeVersion: 1.0.2.1

Great appThank you for making such a wonderful application that I use every day, but if you could add the metallic stare case, and also add a colour coating for the different types of elements. Thanks..SK ProVersion: 1.0.2.1

Retina DisplayPlease add Retina capabilities it would make reading a lot easier on the new Ipad.Dima KharenaVersion: 1.0.2.1

InaccurateIRON rusts all other metals corrode..Hedley FanVersion: 1.0.2.1

Amazing application !!!This application is great ! It opens up a whole new world, the book is awesome, the application is even better than the book, I bought both the book and application..Goldeneye99Version: 0

ExceptionalCreative and classy - whether you are in school learning the periodic tables or are curious about the elements, this is the app for you! Hi res photos and even some 3D images that revolve, informative and entertaining, lists items that the element is used for ... facts abound. This is one of the apps I most often show people when they want to see what an iPad is..AuburnartistVersion: 0

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The Elements by Theodore Gray Negative Reviews

Pretty, but that’s it.Cons: -HUGE: 1.7GB for high resolution images that rotate that could be just as easily shown in 1-4 images each (instead of the 40+ of each object). -COSTLY: $9 for information that is easily obtained anywhere, like Wikipedia (or WolframAlpha which it even links to). (For example, the amazingly useful and slick “Sky Guide AR” app is only $3) -LACKING INFO: each element has a few interesting tid-bits crammed in the main page (for example, you can’t expand the emission spectrum graph), and then a short paragraph or two overview on the next page. It just leaves you wanting more info that just isn’t there. Pros: -Well packaged, slick interface I got it to encourage my daughter to get interested in the elements, but interest quickly fades after seeing “ooh, the images spin”. I’d still give it only 3 stars if it were 100MB and $1. Save yourself memory/space on your device and money, skip this app that’s just bells and whistles, and just use Wikipedia or something else..P___sVersion: 3.0.1

Dont get this appI bought this app in the past, they performed an update. After the update the application no longer worked on my iPhones or my iPad. I will be forced to buy this application again if I want to use. I tried contacting their customer support and it is nonexistent. So unless you want to buy this app every time they do an update don’t buy it. Go with the free apps, you’ll be much happier as this application doesn’t provide any more data than the free applications in the App Store..BulldogMPVersion: 3.0.0

Waste of MoneyYou pay $20 for the Periodic Table that can be looked up online for free.CytchfjcfhjcfhjchgmcvhjVersion: 2.0.7

118There are 118 elements on the periodic table. I can only view 103..JQKYVersion: 3.1.1

It's GoneI downloaded this huge program and enjoyed using it for the visual effects to show people. It started acting erratically and one day I noticed it had changed color (kind of dull looking) and would not work. After a couple of days to see if it would recover, I erased it thinking I could download again, free. When I try to download, the program tells me it is installed and won't let me redownload. My biggest gripe is to try and find someone to help me. I've sent emails and tried to find a place for someone to listen to my sad story but no one cares. So, I paid for the program, had it fail, erased it but can't get another because Father Apple says it's still on my iPad. A few months later and this program came back magically. Now same crap is happening and no one cares. It's sitting in my iPad half loaded and refuses to download any more All I want to do is to get it fully loaded so I can delete the piece of crap once and for all..LnkanyVersion: 0

What is the purpose of this app? Seriously.Initially, I thought this was a very nice app. Pleasant to look at and fun to figure out what tapping on each thing does. But now I wonder what the purpose of this app is. It seems like it's half coffee table book (with the glitzy video and images) and half dense, technical reference loaded with bazillions of tiny facts without any kind of context. The only real context or instructional material is a 3-4 paragraph section on the second page (and it took me a while to figure out how to get to that second page, since the direction arrows at the bottom of the page look like they take you to the next or previous element). Yes, it's interesting, but I can't say that I've learned all that much. Another thing: every time there's an update to the program--even for tiny bug fixes--you have to redownload 1+ GB of data, too. That may be Apple's fault, but they need to figure out a solution. And for god's sake, put a Stop Animations button on it. After a while of exploring, the animations get old. Real old. Not to mention I'm sure it kills the battery..PúcaVersion: 0

Beautiful Book; may need to reset iPad to make it workI initially had problems with this application crashing but got quick technical support from the developer in which he advised me to reset my iPad (essentially, turn it off and turn it back on again) and the problems cleared up. I'm now able to read and interact with the book without it crashing. He also told me that they are working on an update to the application to deal with low memory situations which is a potential cause of the crashes that everyone is reporting. Having surmounted that problem, the book is beautiful and informative and I can't wait to share it with my nine year old this evening!.Ken AndersonVersion: 0

Singularly unimpressedSingularly unimpressed Staggeringly large at 1.7 GB. Seems unnecessary even for fairly nice 3-D pics. The navigation is awkward. There is no ability to swipe to move between elements. You have to press a small arrow at the bottom. The home button is way too small on every page. While the home page looks nice it's tough to read the names and numbers of the elements. Drop the price by 75%, drop the spinning photographs, drop the size by 80%, and then it's worth four stars, maybe five. But only then. Nice integration with WolframAlpha, but this only means that you have to be connected on WiFi or 3G to get that information. Ironic, given the size of this application. All of the information is crammed on to less than one third of the screen so that there can be a spinning model of the element. Granted, the spinning models look nice, but that loses its shine when you struggle to get the more detailed information. Hugely disappointed. This was one of the first apps I wanted to get for the iPad. If I could, I would return this app and then repurchase it when it improves, which I suspect it will..Hjd73Version: 0

Good, but...It's a well made app, albeit on the huge side in terms of size, and it's served me well during the academic year. It gives useful data about all the elements, as well as an anecdote or two, which far deepened my interest in chemistry. Here's the problem: it was all good until iOS 4.2 came out, but Touch Press or Theo Gray didn't release a compatibility upgrade. Now, the app is the same size, with an unconventional button-based UI, munches memory thanks to multitasking but isn't multitask-compatible itself. Another problem, which has appeared on my friends' iPads is in iOS 4.3, especially with multitasking gestures enabled. Switching from another app to The Elements will make almost the entire, or sometimes the whole black background transparent, with an animated periodic table hovering over your home screen (or whichever switchboard you might've been on before you started the app). When I bought it, in September, it was entirely worth the 14$. Now, unless an update comes out, I'm leaving it at 3 stars and the following comment: unless you're truly desperate (or running iOS 3.2), don't waste your money..JulesMazurVersion: 1.0.2.1

Hate the forced animation!OVERVIEW: On the main Home page, and on the "home" page of each element, there is a lot of animation, which as far as I can tell, cannot be disabled. I find this extremely distracting and irritating. Caveat: I have not read this complaint in any other review, so it makes me wonder if it is just me - perhaps my age (I'm in my 50s)? If my suggested enhancement (below) is implemented, I will improve my rating. ENHANCEMENT REQUEST: Nevertheless, I beg the author to do something about this issue. As a first pass, you could provide a switch (a setting option) which allows the user to disable all auto-animation. This would make the main Home page, and each element's home page, completely static (as well as any auto-animation that may occur in other contexts). A second pass would allow the user to disable all auto-animation, but then selectively re-enable it (such as being able to turn, spin, or immobilize an element's home page image). DETAILS: Home page (forced animation - bad): The Home page for this app is the periodic table. For each element, there is an image which either continuously rotates, or continuously scales up and down (zooms in and out). There is little benefit to this presentation, other than a gimmick factor. On the downside, however: 1) it is irritating and distracting. I have trouble focusing on one element, with all the other ones being in continuous motion. 2) the element symbols (H, He, Li, etc) aren't even nicely presented - they are in a dull grey fuzzy font which does not stand out. Of course I want to see beautiful images, animation, 3D, etc, in other parts of this app, but for the Home page, I would take almost any periodic table from a google image search over this one. Element home pages (forced animation - bad): On the homepage of each element, the left two thirds of the screen is taken up by an image, which is continuously animated. The right third (or less) of the screen contains information about the element. I have a lot of trouble reading the element info when most of the screen is taken up by a giant rotating gold nugget, or even worse, a big photo of Albert Einstein that continuously grows and shrinks and moves around. And even in the info portion of the screen, there are a number of smaller, yet still distracting, continous animations (such as crystal structure), together with the static info that I am trying to focus on. Element second pages (optional animation - good): From an element's home page, you can go to a second page for the element. The second page contains a (text) article about the element, and a number of images (mostly photographs). By default, everything is static. However, each image can be rotated, spun, or immobilized by the user. Double-clicking on an image brings up a 3D version of it (a double image which can be merged using 3D glasses or perhaps by crossing your eyes). This *optional* animation is great - if only the whole app were like this..Ab0zy9Version: 0

Looks great and promising butIt won't load properly and keeps exiting the program. I have rebooted according to app support but did not work. Hopefully this can be resolved soon since I had to pay for this just to see how beautiful the promo said it would be..MmimosaVersion: 0

Beautiful program...but it crashesAn excellent and fun approach to elements, with cheeky writing and beautiful graphics. But the program crashes when the animated tabs are selected. Frustrating..Erik.agesVersion: 0

Have an iPhone 6 Plus?Can't see half the elements. This App is broken. If there was a way to reasonably request a refund or publicly smear this company I'd do it in a heartbeat..Slevin14Version: 2.0.2

FlorinAn smart app but beware you can purchase for the price of Two Apps the Third in a Bundle. The catch 22 is the bundle is not downloading. I left the message here because in the bundle I can not as It wont download..Eugen-FlorinVersion: 2.0.1

Can not syncI have purchased and downloaded this item recently, but could not open it.Karies93Version: 1.1.1

3d glasses a rip off.An interesting survey of the elements. However, the " reasonable but high quality" 3d glasses are a small cardboard box with two pieces of prismatic film covering holes punched in the side. It does have 2 quality elastic bands for your ears! Cost me $10 in Canada, worth maybe 50 cents..SnowybeardVersion: 1.1.1

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