# The Elements in Action

> by Theodore Gray

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## Overview

- **ID:** `id739281034`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NatureGuides Ltd.
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (33 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2021-09-14
- **First published:** 2013-11-21
- **Size:** 555 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-elements-in-action/id739281034)
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## Description

‘One of my favorite science-based apps...The Elements in Action is easy to navigate and attractively designed.’ 
– The New York Times

The periodic table comes to life with 79 video explorations of the weird, wonderful, and sometimes alarming properties of the elements. Filmed by BAFTA award winner Max Whitby in partnership with Theodore Gray, author of the iconic book and app The Elements, and previously available only in a few museum installations, this is the most beautifully filmed collection of videos ever assembled to explore and explain what makes each element unique and fascinating.

What happens when highly reactive rubidium is dropped into water? Or when a cannonball is placed in a pool of mercury? The Elements in Action shows you one definitive demonstration for (almost) every element, ranging from the bizarre to the sublime, all assembled in one place for you to view in the comfort and safety of your iPad, with very little danger of death by fire, dismemberment, or poisoning.

The Elements in Action works as a stand-alone app, but really shines when combined with the original app, The Elements by Theodore Gray. Installed together, the two apps find each other and link together, allowing you to flip seamlessly between viewing the elements as objects of contemplation in the original, and objects of dynamic action in the second.

Now fully translated into: English, Catalan, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

## Rankings

- #207,836 — Overall
- #89 — element

## Review summary

The Elements in Action is visually engaging and educational, with many element videos and broad content. Reviewers praise the design and value, but recurring drawbacks include incomplete content, heavy offline storage needs, price concerns, licensing/billing issues, and intermittent video access problems that affect usability.

### Pros

- Engaging multimedia with videos and live demonstrations for many elements
- Rich educational content with extensive information and images
- Visually appealing, responsive design and interactive features
- Covers many elements beyond just the basics
- Generally worth the price/value

### Cons

- Content gaps: not all elements have videos or reactions; some elements missing
- Large offline storage footprint: app uses significant device storage
- Pricing/value concerns: considered expensive by some users
- Licensing and billing issues: unexpected charges, renting model, grandfathering out
- Video availability reliability: many videos inaccessible or non-functional

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