# MEL Science: a science lab app

> Download a science lab app to your phone. Use it at home or in the classroom.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.melscience.melchemistry](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.melscience.melchemistry)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.melscience.melchemistry`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MEL Science
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 168,419
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (437 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.71.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2015-06-02
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 107 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.melscience.melchemistry)
- **Website:** [http://www.melscience.com](http://www.melscience.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://melscience.com/en/privacy/](https://melscience.com/en/privacy/)

## Description

MEL Science: A science lab app designed for both classroom and home use, MEL Science lets users explore the molecular world through interactive experiments and immersive science games. This app provides detailed visualizations of molecules like Sulfuric acid, Citric acid, and Lactose, helping students of various ages and backgrounds grasp complex scientific concepts.

Perfect for supplementing MEL Science kits or homeschool activities, the app encourages hands-on learning and knowledge testing after each experiment. Whether you're a student or educator, MEL Science brings chemistry to life by offering an engaging and educational experience that goes beyond memorizing formulas.

## Rankings

- #172,820 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.melscience.melchemistry.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise MEL Science for its interactive, hands-on lessons and engaging UX when it runs well. Repeated issues center on compatibility with newer Android/VR versions, app instability (crashes, black screens, launch failures), and lack of in-app or easily accessible instructions. Price/value concerns and subscription expectations are also common.

### Pros

- Interactive, hands-on lessons with animated explanations that keep learning engaging.
- Fun, well-designed UI/UX that makes the learning experience enjoyable.
- Long-term value for families/homeschoolers; many users have relied on it for years with generally positive results.

### Cons

- VR/Android compatibility issues on newer devices/versions; some features require an older OS.
- App stability problems such as black screens, crashes, failed launches, and permission errors.
- In-app instruction accessibility issues: QR codes lead to generic info; missing specific instructions in-app; some instructions only available in the Apple version.
- Perceived high price/subscription model; users feel it is expensive or misrepresented as free.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.melscience.melchemistry)