Comparison

KingDraw vs Lab Laps

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

Head to head
About

KingDraw

This app is a professional tool for chemists to sketch molecules, reactions, and organic chemistry pathways. It offers advanced features like real-time 3D modeling and IUPAC name conversion, with multi-device synchronization and broad file format compatibility.

Highlights
  • Sketch molecules and reactions
  • Real-time 3D modeling
  • IUPAC name to structure conversion
  • Multi-terminal synchronization
  • Multi-format file saving
  • Intelligent gesture drawing
Features
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KingDraw App is a chemical drawing editor that allows users to sketch molecules and reactions as well as organic chemistry objects and pathways.A good idea can change the world. KingDraw will record all your inspirations. Just enjoy creation. KingDraw, professional structural formula tool, creates a special work station for chemists! Main Features: Top-speed drawing Many powerful functions, like real time 3D modeling, conversion between IUPAC names and chemical structures, structural formula searching, chemical property analysis, intelligent gesture drawing, intelligent beautifying, etc. Multi-terminal synchronization Get and share your files from your device, PC, or any other device you use. No matter where you are, use the KingDraw mobile app to keep you productive and work together. KingDraw Cloud makes it easy to handle your files when you're out. Multi-format compatibility Easily saved as several file formats commonly used in chemical drawing softwares, for example cdx., mol., SMILES, etc. It also supports drawing standards like ACS 1996. [Feedback] If you have more questions, pls feel free to contact us on Twitter @KingDraw_chem [LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lab Laps

This app assists lab work with timed protocols, AI-assisted colony counting, dilution calculations, and other essential bench tools. It helps scientists and students organize experiments, manage materials, and document results efficiently, even offline.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted colony counting
  • Timed experiment protocols
  • Dilution calculator
  • Medium/buffer builder
  • Plate and gel annotation
  • Offline functionality
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Lab Laps is your lab companion for timed protocols, colony counting, dilutions, and everyday bench calculations — all in one app. RUN EXPERIMENTS WITH CLARITY Build projects with steps, groups, materials, notes, and tables. Attach multiple timers to any step and see what is running, finished, or up next. On iPhone, active timers can stay visible with Live Activities. THE LAB TOOLS YOU USE MOST Colony Counter — AI-assisted counting from plate photos, manual refinement, and exportable results Dilution Calculator — fast single and serial dilutions Medium / Buffer Builder — multi-component recipes with automatic mass and volume math Plate Labelling — well maps with notes and color coding Gel / Blot Annotator — lane-level documentation Cell Counter, Master Mix, Cell Culture — plus calibration curves, unit conversion, molarity, notes, and more AI PROTOCOL SCANNING Turn a photo, PDF, or file into a structured project with materials and timed steps — fully editable before use. BUILT FOR THE BENCH Works offline-first with sync when signed in. Share projects via link. Reliable timer notifications. Optimized for iPhone and iPad. GREAT FOR bench scientists, students, and teams who want fewer missed steps and less app-switching at the bench. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.lablaps.com/app/privacy

Screenshots

KingDraw3 screens
Lab Laps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lab Laps at 4.8 against KingDraw's 3.3. Lab Laps also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 57%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). KingDraw's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, 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. KingDraw sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lab Laps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lab Laps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 134 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of KingDraw's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lab Laps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KingDraw ships an update every 3 weeks, Lab Laps every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KingDraw versus Lab Laps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKingDrawLab Laps
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (58 ratings)4.8 (134 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQingdao KingAgroot Precision Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd.Lenard Szabo

Customer experience

KingDraw

All ratings58 ratings
Positive53.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative36.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative34.3%

Lab Laps

All ratings103 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

KingDraw

Subscriptions2
  • KingDrawVip-ContinuousMonthly$1.991 Month
  • KingDrawVip-ContinuousMonthly$9.991 Month
One-time6
  • KingDraw一天会员$0.99
  • KingDraw一个月会员$2.99
  • Monthly Member$9.99
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  • Monthly Member$11.99
  • KingDraw一年会员$14.99
  • Annual Member2 variants$99.99
2 purchases

Lab Laps

Subscriptions2
  • Lab Laps Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Lab Laps Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is KingDraw free?
KingDraw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lab Laps free?
Lab Laps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KingDraw or Lab Laps?
Lab Laps is rated higher. KingDraw averages 3.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Lab Laps averages 4.8 from 134 ratings.
Do KingDraw or Lab Laps have ads?
Neither KingDraw nor Lab Laps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KingDraw or Lab Laps?
KingDraw ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lab Laps every 3 days. Most recently, KingDraw was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lab Laps on October 31, 2026.

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