ChemCrafter

By Steve Smith2014-08-08T00:00:00

Source: © Chemical Heritage Foundation

Run fun and creative experiments with this iOS app

ChemCrafter
Chemical Heritage Foundation
2014 (v.1.0.3) | iOS | Free

Run fun and creative experiments in the ChemCrafter lab

If, like me, your earliest memories of chemistry stem from experimenting with a chemistry set on the kitchen table, and not in a laboratory, then this app could be for you: ChemCrafter ‘lets you build your own lab to run fun and creative experiments’.

From the opening animation and accompanying retro tunes, it is apparent just how much effort and enthusiasm has gone into recreating the experience of owning a chemistry set for the iOS generation. The Chemical Heritage Foundation has surpassed themselves with the design of the app, its user interface and learning curve.

Steve Smith reviews ChemCrafter, and considers its potential value both for children and adults.

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