# Spotxel® Reader vs PlatePad

The clearest difference is rating: PlatePad at 5.0 against Spotxel® Reader's 2.4. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spotxel® Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlatePad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlatePad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spotxel® Reader | PlatePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotxel-reader/id1340235876/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platepad/id6790588379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sicasys Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340235875) | [JESSICA DYANNE HESS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790588381) |

## What reviewers say

### Spotxel® Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotxel-reader/id1340235876)

This app allows you to capture images of microplates, detect and measure color signals, and analyze sample concentrations. It supports various assay formats and can save, load, and export data.

**Highlights:** Capture microplate images, Detect and measure color signals, Analyze sample concentrations, Save and load assay setups, Export assay data to PDF, Supports row, column, and microarray formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time-Unlimited License | $8.99 | one-time |


### PlatePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platepad/id6790588379)

This app streamlines laboratory plate tracking, allowing users to create custom well formats, log treatments with color-coding, and set timed notifications. It also includes a built-in calculator for dilutions and cell counts, with options for notes and archiving.

**Highlights:** Customizable plate formats (6-384 wells, PCR strips, petri dishes), Color-coded treatment logging, Timed notifications for experiment steps, Built-in dilution and cell count calculator, Plate-level notes and archiving, Responsive layout for iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlatePad Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| PlatePad Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| PlatePad Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spotxel® Reader free?

Spotxel® Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlatePad free?

PlatePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spotxel® Reader or PlatePad?

PlatePad is rated higher. Spotxel® Reader averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PlatePad averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Spotxel® Reader or PlatePad have ads?

Neither Spotxel® Reader nor PlatePad shows ads.

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