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MoleculAR
What it is
MoleculAR is a free augmented reality app for exploring chemistry structures in three dimensions on Android and iOS. Users scan QR codes to open models of molecules, geometries and orbitals, then rotate and zoom them to view different angles. Its learning focus includes VSEPR molecular geometry and helping students visualize complicated molecules. A downloadable QR reference library covers molecules and s, p, d and f orbitals, plus animations such as Newman projection, the SN2 reaction and ring flip. The maker presents the app for students and educators in chemistry education, and accepts feedback or requests for additional molecules by email. The privacy policy says MoleculAR does not collect data, while noting third-party services may gather identifying information. When an app error occurs, third-party products may collect logs that include an IP address, device name, operating system version, and usage date and time. The policy says the service does not address individuals under age 13.
For and against
For
- Free app and downloadable QR library
- Models can be rotated and zoomed
- Includes molecules, orbitals and reaction animations
- Supports Android and iOS
Against
- Third-party services may collect identifying information
- Error logs may include device and usage details
- Service does not address individuals under age 13
The verdict
MoleculAR offers a visual way to explore chemistry structures using QR codes and interactive models. Readers should consider the stated third-party data and age limitations.
Who it suits
MoleculAR suits students and educators who want to explore molecular geometry and chemistry structures visually. It is not intended to address people under age 13, according to its privacy policy.
Plans and prices
Free
App provided at no cost · QR code library free to download
Read 7 Oct 2026 · chagunda.github.io
On the record
- Available content
- The structure reference lists molecules, s, p, d, and f orbitals, and animations including Newman projection, SN2 reaction, and ring flip.docs.google.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- The privacy policy says MoleculAR does not collect data, while noting third-party services may collect identifying information.chagunda.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Error logs
- The privacy policy says that when an app error occurs, third-party products may collect log data such as IP address, device name, operating system version, and usage date and time.chagunda.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- How it works
- Users scan QR codes with the app to view 3D models of molecules, geometries, and orbitals.chagunda.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the app for students and educators using it in chemistry education.chagunda.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Learning focus
- The app is designed to help students learn VSEPR molecular geometry and visualize complicated molecules.apps.apple.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Model interaction
- Users can rotate and zoom the 3D models and explore them from different angles.chagunda.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The privacy policy says the service does not address individuals under age 13.chagunda.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MoleculAR is an augmented reality app that helps students understand 3D geometry in chemistry.chagunda.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- QR library
- The site says QR codes for available structures are free to download and provides a downloadable library.chagunda.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says the app uses commercially acceptable means to protect personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security.chagunda.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site invites feedback and requests for new molecules by email to ChemAR at [email protected].chagunda.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
