Comparison

miniOnePCR vs 3DMD AR EDU

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hands-on PCR DNA amplification
  • Classroom-focused learning
  • Mobile device control and monitoring
  • Fast and simple experiment setup
  • Engaging with biological concepts
Features
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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.

About

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

Screenshots

miniOnePCR3 screens
3DMD AR EDU4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
miniOnePCR versus 3DMD AR EDU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterminiOnePCR3DMD AR EDU
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperembitecAkbar Sultanov

In-app purchases

None

miniOnePCR

No in-app purchases

None

3DMD AR EDU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is miniOnePCR free?
miniOnePCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3DMD AR EDU free?
3DMD AR EDU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do miniOnePCR or 3DMD AR EDU have ads?
Neither miniOnePCR nor 3DMD AR EDU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, miniOnePCR or 3DMD AR EDU?
miniOnePCR ships an update every 2 months, and 3DMD AR EDU every 2 months. Most recently, miniOnePCR was updated on November 3, 2026 and 3DMD AR EDU on October 30, 2026.

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