UofG Molecular Methods vs Codon One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UofG Molecular Methods
This app supports students in molecular biology courses by providing information on techniques, workflow diagrams, quizzes, and a glossary. It also includes an interactive calculator and educational videos to enhance learning for life science degree programs.
- Molecular technique information
- Workflow diagrams
- Multiple choice quizzes
- Interactive calculator
- Glossary of terms
- Educational videos and images
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Undertaking a molecular course as part of our degree? This app is aimed at students undertaking a Molecular Methods course as part of their Life Science degree programmes at the University of Glasgow, however, students from other Higher education establishments who are carrying out molecular biology practical work may also find it useful. Features include: - Information about different molecular techniques that are currently used in molecular labs. - A set of workflow diagrams for each step of some key molecular biology techniques. - Multiple choice quizzes to test your knowledge of molecular biology practicals! - A simple interactive calculator allowing you to convert volumes/molarities/mass etc. - A glossary of terms used in molecular biology labs. - Educational videos and images to help you learn more about PCR primer design, restriction mapping and other important aspects of the molecular methods lab.
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.
- Interactive learning modules
- Quick quizzes for comprehension
- Clear diagrams and plain language
- Molecule reference guide
- Sequence analysis tools
- Genetic code exploration
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UofG Molecular Methods at 5.0 against Codon One's 4.4. UofG Molecular Methods also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Codon One's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 42 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Codon One sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. UofG Molecular Methods asks for nothing beyond the download.
UofG Molecular Methods holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codon One has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of UofG Molecular Methods's written reviews are positive against 76% of Codon One's.
UofG Molecular Methods ships an update every 42 months, Codon One every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UofG Molecular Methods | Codon One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 76.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Glasgow | Daniel Gebert |
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UofG Molecular Methods
Codon One
In-app purchases
UofG Molecular Methods
No in-app purchases
Codon One
- 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
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