Comparison

Aktiv Learning vs miniPCR v3

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

Head to head
About

Aktiv Learning

This platform offers dynamic problems and interactive tools for college-level chemistry and math. It helps students visualize abstract STEM concepts and provides instructors with real-time insights into class understanding. Features include a mobile-friendly Lewis structure drawing tool and over 250 practice questions.

Highlights
  • Interactive Lewis structure drawing tool
  • Dynamic STEM problems
  • Real-time class results
  • Over 250 built-in practice questions
  • Create in-class or homework assignments
  • Isoform recognition for answers
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Aktiv Learning is an active learning platform built specifically for college-level chemistry and mathematics. Say goodbye to static content and generic multiple choice questions and hello to dynamic problems that are designed to help students learn and visualize abstract concepts in STEM. Aktiv Learning allows chemistry instructors to ask students engaging questions, such as drawing Lewis structures, and receive real-time information on what structures the class is drawing. The app features a custom-built tool that allows students and instructors to quickly and intuitively draw Lewis structures on mobile devices. Additionally, both students and instructors have access to over 250 built-in questions related to Lewis structures, resonance, molecular geometries, VSEPR, hybridization, sigma and pi bonding, and molecular polarity. Features: • Intuitive Lewis structures drawing tool built specifically for mobile devices - Use as engaging demonstration for your students to show example Lewis structures and reinforce concepts such as the octet rule, formal charge, and VSEPR. Students can take advantage of the drawing tool to visualize the relationship between Lewis structures and molecular shapes. • Create in-class or homework assignments - Perfect for clicker, recitation, or review problems. Students receive push notifications to alert and remind them of pending assignments. • Assign or practice with over 250 built-in questions related to Lewis structures, resonance, molecular geometries, VSEPR, hybridization, sigma and pi bonding, and molecular polarity. • Real-time class results - Quickly find common incorrect structures to address student misunderstanding before exams. • Isoform recognition - Aktiv’s technology recognizes correct answers independent of the drawn structure orientation. • Export student activity - Student participation and performance exported in a tap of a button. • Easy sign-up - Students and instructors can create accounts and join courses all within the app in a few steps. • School IT and device independent - Assign, work, and review from any mobile device and over any network connection. More content and features coming soon!

About

miniPCR v3

This application allows users to program and control a miniPCR device via Bluetooth. It offers various programming modes for PCR cycling, including linear ramps and a FLEX mode with Touchdown PCR.

Highlights
  • PCR cycling programming
  • Linear ramp programming
  • Heat block control
  • FLEX programming mode
  • Touchdown PCR
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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Unlimited programming includes: PCR cycling Linear Ramp Heat Block FLEX programming mode with Touchdown PCR Connect to your miniPCR using bluetooth technology and cycle in style!

Screenshots

Aktiv Learning4 screens
miniPCR v34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aktiv Learning at 3.1 against miniPCR v3's 1.9. Aktiv Learning also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 50%) and ratings volume (185 vs 8). miniPCR v3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Aktiv Learning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. miniPCR v3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aktiv Learning holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aktiv Learning has 185 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Aktiv Learning's written reviews are positive against 50% of miniPCR v3's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Aktiv Learning versus miniPCR v3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAktiv LearningminiPCR v3
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (185 ratings) — better1.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings185 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTop Hat MonocleSebastian Kraves

Customer experience

Aktiv Learning

All ratings185 ratings
Positive53.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative25.3%

miniPCR v3

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Aktiv Learning

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Pop-up warnings flicker and disappear too quickly
  • Drag-and-drop fails 70% of the time on iOS
  • App crashes on specific problems with no recovery
  • Login errors and password reset failures
  • Users locked out of questions permanently
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  • Window resizing issues on iPad 12.9in
  • Questions don't load properly or display incompletely
  • Subscripts/superscripts not displaying on Mac
  • Split-screen functionality disabled
  • Inconsistent performance between app and web versions

Requested features

10 requests
  • In-app notification system for assignment reminders
  • Ability to sign up for courses on mobile app
  • Split-screen functionality on iPad
  • Zoom capability for periodic table
  • Reset button for Lewis structure questions
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  • Full solutions displayed after using all attempts
  • Better hints and guidance for dimensional analysis
  • School login integration on mobile app
  • Improved question clarity and directions
  • Subscript and superscript display on web version

miniPCR v3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Aktiv Learning

One-time1
  • Chem101 Course Activation$29.99
None

miniPCR v3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aktiv Learning free?
Aktiv Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is miniPCR v3 free?
miniPCR v3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aktiv Learning or miniPCR v3?
Aktiv Learning is rated higher. Aktiv Learning averages 3.1 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while miniPCR v3 averages 1.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Aktiv Learning or miniPCR v3 have ads?
Neither Aktiv Learning nor miniPCR v3 shows ads.

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