Comparison

Split vs Codon One

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Split

Engage in a matching game to learn the stages of mitosis and cell division. This educational tool helps users understand chromosome positioning and genetic information transfer during cell division. It's designed for individuals to connect cell stages with chromosome placement.

Highlights
  • Learn mitosis stages
  • Understand cell division
  • Matching game gameplay
  • Chromosome positioning
  • Genetic information transfer
  • Reinforce classroom concepts
Features
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Learn about the different steps in mitosis to better understand cell division. Players learn the order of cell division while playing a matching style game to build cells. While dividing cells, players are familiarised with the position of the chromosomes and how genetic information is moved within the dividing cell. The intuitive gameplay and stages allow individuals to make connections between the cell stage and the position of the chromosomes. Split-a-Cell: The Division is a single player game and can be used as homework to reinforce the concepts being taught or by lecturers and teachers to introduce the concepts prior to discussion in class.

About

Codon One

Master molecular biology, genetics, evolution, and life chemistry through interactive modules and quizzes. Explore essential concepts with clear diagrams and concise explanations. Includes helpful tools for sequence analysis and genetic code reference.

Highlights
  • Interactive learning modules
  • Quick quizzes for comprehension
  • Clear diagrams and plain language
  • Molecule reference guide
  • Sequence analysis tools
  • Genetic code exploration
Features
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Codon One helps you learn biology step by step, with short lessons, quick quizzes, flashcards, and a searchable glossary. Build a solid foundation in molecular biology, genetics, evolution, cell biology, development, and the history of science. Each section breaks complex ideas into clear explanations, diagrams, and focused checks for understanding. Core course (Modules) Module 1: Chemistry of Life – atoms & elements, bonds, water, pH, biomolecules Module 2: Genetics – chromosomes, replication, transcription, translation, regulation Module 3: Evolution – history of life, phylogeny, selection, drift, speciation, molecular evolution Module 4: History of Science – ideas, methods, and experiments that shaped modern biology Module 5: Cell Biology – membranes & transport, organelles & energy, cytoskeleton, signaling, cell division Module 6: Development – fertilization & body plans, differentiation, pattern formation & morphogenesis, growth & repair, evo-devo Additional topics are planned for future updates, including Animal Physiology, Microbiology & Immunology, Plant Biology, and more. Glossary & Flashcards Look up the essentials in one place - key terms from every module, plus the 20 amino acids and the nucleobases. Turn any topic into a flashcard deck and review with smart, spaced practice that focuses on the cards you find hardest. Quiz & Progress Practice across biochemistry, genetics, evolution, cell biology, development, and science history in a dedicated quiz area. Track improvement with success rates and per-topic stats, and let the app resurface your weak questions for targeted review. Keep a daily streak going to build a steady habit. Got a good question? Submit it directly from the app. Built-in Tools Sequence Operator: paste DNA, reverse or complement it, transcribe to RNA, translate in all six reading frames, and view length, GC content, and melting temperature. Codon Picker: explore the genetic code, see which codons map to each amino acid or stop signal, and tweak bases to see the effect. Triplet Encoder: write a message in amino-acid single-letter code and encode it as a DNA triplet sequence, then decode it by translation. Found a bug or have suggestions? Email info@codon-one.com - we read every message.

Screenshots

Split4 screens
Codon One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Split at none against Codon One's 7. Split also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Codon One's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Codon One sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Split asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codon One holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 23 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split ships an update every 4 months, Codon One every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Split versus Codon One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitCodon One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.4 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—76.5% of reviews
Number of ratings523 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerarludo Pty LtdDaniel Gebert

Customer experience

Split

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Codon One

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

None

Split

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Codon One

One-time7
  • Module 1: Chemistry of LifeFree
  • Module 2: Genetics$2.99
  • Module 3: Evolution$2.99
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  • Module 4: Science History$2.99
  • Module 5: Cell Biology$2.99
  • Module 6: Development$2.99
  • Unlock All$8.99

Questions

Is Split free?
Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codon One free?
Codon One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Split or Codon One?
Codon One is rated higher. Split averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Codon One averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.
Do Split or Codon One have ads?
Neither Split nor Codon One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Split or Codon One?
Split ships an update every 4 months, and Codon One every 3 weeks. Most recently, Split was updated on August 25, 2026 and Codon One on September 8, 2026.

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