Comparison

Labcup vs HPLC Calculator

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

Head to head

Labcup

Laboratory management

About

Labcup

Manage your chemical inventory and laboratory operations with this comprehensive system. Track chemicals, manage experiments, and organize your lab efficiently. Designed for seamless laboratory management.

Highlights

Chemical inventory tracking
Laboratory management
Experiment organization
Efficient lab operations
Data management

Features

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Labcup is an innovative Chemical Inventory and Laboratory management system.

About

HPLC Calculator

Features

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This app is a powerful tool designed for R&D and QC departments, helping streamline essential lab and HPLC calculations. Ask questions and troubleshoot chromatography challenges Share knowledge and best practices Discuss methods, instrumentation, and real-world lab scenarios Connect with scientists, students, and professionals globally It supports: System Suitability Calculations for HPLC Buffer Preparation and pH Adjustments Linearity and Regression Analysis General Reagent and Solution Calculations In addition, the Chromatography Forum built into the app offers a collaborative space to: Ask questions and troubleshoot chromatography challenges Share knowledge and best practices Discuss methods, instrumentation, and real-world lab scenarios Connect with scientists, students, and professionals globally Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Labcup3 screens

HPLC Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Labcup at none against HPLC Calculator's 6. Labcup also leads on ads (none vs shown). HPLC Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. HPLC Calculator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.59 per month. Labcup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Labcup ships an update monthly, HPLC Calculator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

Labcup versus HPLC Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Labcup	HPLC Calculator
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	33.3% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 5 weeks
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	299 MB	66 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Labcup Ltd	Youhana Mehany

In-app purchases

None

Labcup

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

HPLC Calculator

Subscriptions2

Remove Ads$0.591 Month
Remove Ads$4.991 Year

One-time4

50K Token Top-Up$2.99
100K Token Top-Up$4.99
250K Token Top-Up$9.99

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500K Token Top-Up$12.99

Questions

Is Labcup free?

Labcup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HPLC Calculator free?

HPLC Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Labcup or HPLC Calculator have ads?

HPLC Calculator shows ads; Labcup does not.

Which is updated more often, Labcup or HPLC Calculator?

Labcup ships an update monthly, and HPLC Calculator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Labcup was updated on October 24, 2026 and HPLC Calculator on October 19, 2026.