miniOnePCR vs 3DMD AR EDU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
miniOnePCR
This app offers a hands-on PCR DNA amplification experience for students in a classroom setting. It allows users to set up reactions, program protocols, and monitor progress directly from a mobile device, making complex biological concepts engaging and accessible.
- Hands-on PCR DNA amplification
- Classroom-focused learning
- Mobile device control and monitoring
- Fast and simple experiment setup
- Engaging with biological concepts
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The MiniOne PCR System provides a fast and reliable hands-on PCR DNA amplification experience in the classroom. Students can set up reactions and program and monitor their PCR protocol on mobile devices – all in one classroom session. Set-up and prep for the experiment is fast and simple. The MiniOne PCR System makes PCR exciting and accessible for your classroom and provides your students the opportunity to engage deeply with core biological concepts.
3DMD AR EDU
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3DMD AR EDU allows to further explore 3D Molecular Designs’ kits and models through augmented reality-based activities. 3DMD AR EDU uses physical models as AR targets and leads students through digital learning activities. As students progress through AR activities, they will continue to manipulate physical models, actively engaging in making sense of molecular processes through collaboration with classmates. • Fun, Interactive, and Hands-on • Enhances 3D Molecular Designs’ Physical Models • Explores High School Biology Science Topics • Increases Learning Content for 3DMD Products • Ability to screenshot and annotate through app • Features multiple digital overlays on physical model
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: miniOnePCR at 9.0 against 3DMD AR EDU's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | miniOnePCR | 3DMD AR EDU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | embitec | Akbar Sultanov |
In-app purchases
miniOnePCR
No in-app purchases
3DMD AR EDU
No in-app purchases
Questions
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