Promega Colony Counter

Promega Colony Counter

by Promega Corporation

15 ratings
15 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 30, 2013
  • October 3, 2016
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This app allows users to count bacterial colonies by taking a photo of their agar plates. It provides an estimated count that can be manually adjusted and allows saving plates for later comparison. It's designed to simplify the colony counting process outside of a traditional lab setting.

Photograph agar plates
Estimate colony counts
Manually refine counts
Save plates for comparison
Out-of-lab counting
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What's New in Promega Colony Counter

1.5

October 3, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Update to support iOS 10; bugfixes related to deleting individual or multiple plates from a set.

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User reviews

Doesn’t work on modern phones with macro photo capabilities

This worked on my 7 year old super old iPhoneX but doesn’t work on my new one because the only camera this app can control has a minimum focus distance that is too far away to capture a 10cm dish, and the app is not able to use the macro photo lens for whatever reason.

Doesn’t really work

Will add random colonies and ignore very obvious colonies

Great app buuut.

Great app but it keeps crashing and now has my plates hostage :(

Eh, not the best

I liked the ability to manually add missed colonies, but it can’t handle writing on the plates and the counts seemed to be off much more than CFU.Ai.

bad

very innacurate

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FAQ

What is Promega Colony Counter used for?

Promega Colony Counter is a mobile application designed to help users estimate and manually refine the count of bacterial colonies on agar plates by using photographs taken with a smartphone.

How accurate is Promega Colony Counter?

The app provides an estimated count and allows for manual refinement. It was tested with specific cell types (JM109 High Efficiency Competent Cells) and growth media, suggesting its accuracy may vary with different plate and colony types, particularly those that are white on yellow.

Can I save my colony counts with Promega Colony Counter?

Yes, you can save individual plates or sets of plates within the app. This feature allows for later comparison of colony counts over time or under different experimental conditions.

What devices does Promega Colony Counter support?

Promega Colony Counter is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is not specified if it supports Android devices.

How often is Promega Colony Counter updated?

The app was last updated on October 3, 2016, to version 1.5. This indicates infrequent updates, which users should consider when evaluating its current relevance and feature set.

What is the age rating for Promega Colony Counter?

Promega Colony Counter has an age rating of 4+. This rating is generally for content deemed suitable for all ages, though parental guidance is always recommended for younger users.

Does Promega Colony Counter have ads?

No, Promega Colony Counter does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

What is the user rating for Promega Colony Counter?

Promega Colony Counter has an average rating of 2.9 stars based on 15 user ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception, with some users finding it useful and others experiencing limitations.