Comparison

iBiology™ vs Codon One

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

Head to head
About

iBiology™

This biology app serves as a personal tutor, offering clear explanations and organized topics to help users master biology concepts and prepare for exams. It features an advanced search and synthesis for efficient learning.

Highlights
  • 30+ biology topics explained clearly
  • 4 core biology sections
  • Effective synthesis for definitions
  • Advanced search algorithm
  • Interactive quizzes (Pro version)
  • Topic insights (Pro version)
Features
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iBiology: From Cells to Organisms is your personal biology tutor. It’s the only app about biology that includes everything you need to successfully pass your exams. Quizzes and topics are continuously updated! WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IBIOLOGY: • Learn quickly from over 30 topics, thanks to the clear and simple explanation. • 4 Sections: Chemicals of Life, Biodiversity, Inheritance, Selection and Evolution. • Easily repeat definitions and properties, thanks to the effective synthesis. • Quickly find the topics that matters to you thanks to the advanced search algorithm. WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH THE PRO VERSION: • Get more features, such as more quizzes and insights. • Get Interactive multiple choice Quizzes, with which you can practice and get a rating of your level of preparation. • Discover the Insights, to help you better understand the topic. Have questions, problems, or feedback? Reach out to us at support@mobixee.com

About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive learning modules
  • Quick quizzes for comprehension
  • Clear diagrams and plain language
  • Molecule reference guide
  • Sequence analysis tools
  • Genetic code exploration
Features
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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.

Screenshots

iBiology™4 screens
Codon One4 screens

Verdict

The call

iBiology™ and Codon One both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Codon One's written reviews are positive against 0% of iBiology™'s. Codon One also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 2). iBiology™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Codon One sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. iBiology™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iBiology™ against 4.5 for Codon One. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codon One has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of iBiology™'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Codon One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBiology™ ships an update every 2 weeks, Codon One every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iBiology™ versus Codon One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBiology™Codon One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings224 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB277 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAntonio GiarrussoDaniel Gebert

Customer experience

iBiology™

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Codon One

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

None

iBiology™

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Codon One

One-time7
  • 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

Questions

Is iBiology™ free?
iBiology™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codon One free?
Codon One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iBiology™ or Codon One?
iBiology™ is rated higher. iBiology™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Codon One averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do iBiology™ or Codon One have ads?
Neither iBiology™ nor Codon One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBiology™ or Codon One?
iBiology™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Codon One every 3 weeks. Most recently, iBiology™ was updated on October 10, 2026 and Codon One on October 24, 2026.

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