Comparison

ElectraSyn 2.0 vs Research Lab Hub

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

Head to head
About

ElectraSyn 2.0

Monitor synthetic organic electrochemistry reactions, view CV graphs, and transmit experiments. Access tutorials, download known experiments, and configure your device. Stay updated with software and new accessories.

Highlights
  • Reaction monitoring
  • CV graph visualization
  • Experiment transmission
  • Software update notifications
  • Known experiment library
  • Access to IKA store
Features
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Thank you for being one of the pioneer owners of this exciting new device that aims to bring synthetic organic electrochemistry to the mainstream. Our Engineers have worked hard to improve the software of ElectraSyn 2.0 and we are excited to share this app with you. The key features of the app are monitoring a reaction as well as CV graphs, transmitting experiments, software update notifications, Known experiments submission and download, support for accessories, access to the online IKA store for ordering supplies, and receiving latest video tutorial updates. As shared during 2017 Keynote, ElectraSyn is a device that improves over time through regular software updates. You can also use the app to configure your ElectraSyn by shopping available devices and accessories. You can download ElectraSyn 2.0 brochure on our website "https://www.ika.com/ika/pdf/flyer-catalog/IKA_ElectraSyn2-0_LAB_IWS_EN_EUR_210x280_170906_withBox_web.pdf". In the months to come, you will receive more updates on new accessories and features. We would be thrilled to receive your feedback about the app at ElectraSynApp@ika.net. Thank you again for being a valued ElectraSyn 2.0 customer.

About

Research Lab Hub

Features
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Research Lab Hub is a comprehensive mobile platform designed for academic research laboratories. Built for university supervisors, researchers, postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, and undergraduate students, it centralises every aspect of lab operations into a single, intuitive app. For Supervisors and Lab Managers: Manage your entire research group from your phone. Review and endorse student logbook entries, monitor individual progress milestones, assign tasks, schedule lab meetings, manage shared instruments and inventory, and broadcast announcements to the whole team — all in one place. For Students and Researchers: Keep a structured digital research logbook, track your milestones and deadlines, manage your personal task list, stay informed of lab announcements, and request role changes as you progress through your academic journey. Key Features: • Research Logbook — Submit daily or weekly research entries for supervisor endorsement. Advisors can approve or return entries with written feedback. • Progress Monitoring — Track research milestones, completion percentages, and upcoming deadlines with a clear visual timeline. • Task Management — Personal and lab-wide task lists with priority levels, due dates, and completion tracking. • Lab Schedule — Shared calendar for lab meetings, seminars, instrument bookings, and important events. • Instrument & Inventory Management — Log laboratory instruments, track usage, and manage consumable inventory levels. • Meeting Minutes — Record, store, and share meeting minutes with all lab members. • Announcements — Advisors can broadcast important notices to the entire lab instantly. • Member Management — Invite members via unique 8-character codes, manage roles, and approve role change requests. • Join Lab via Invite Code — Students who registered independently can join an existing lab at any time by entering their supervisor's invite code in Settings. • Backup & Restore — Export and import all personal data as a secure JSON backup file. • Dark Mode — Full support for iOS system dark and light mode. • Secure Authentication — Email and password registration with role-based access control. Terms of Use: https://hydrochemistry.my/terms

Screenshots

ElectraSyn 2.04 screens
Research Lab Hub3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ElectraSyn 2.0 at none against Research Lab Hub's 1. Research Lab Hub's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Research Lab Hub sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. ElectraSyn 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElectraSyn 2.0 ships an update every 7 months, Research Lab Hub weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ElectraSyn 2.0 versus Research Lab Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectraSyn 2.0Research Lab Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIKA-Werke GmbH & Co. KGAHMAD ZAHARIN BIN ARIS

In-app purchases

None

ElectraSyn 2.0

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Research Lab Hub

Subscriptions1
  • Lab Research Hub - Annual$12.991 Year

Questions

Is ElectraSyn 2.0 free?
ElectraSyn 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Research Lab Hub free?
Research Lab Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ElectraSyn 2.0 or Research Lab Hub have ads?
Neither ElectraSyn 2.0 nor Research Lab Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ElectraSyn 2.0 or Research Lab Hub?
ElectraSyn 2.0 ships an update every 7 months, and Research Lab Hub weekly. Most recently, ElectraSyn 2.0 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Research Lab Hub on October 24, 2026.

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