Comparison

EPview vs Cyclo Dance

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

Head to head
About

EPview

Stream high-resolution microscopic images and Full HD videos from your camera. Capture, annotate, and measure specimens, then share your findings. Ideal for creating a digital classroom experience for collaborative learning.

Highlights
  • Stream high-resolution images and Full HD videos
  • Take snapshots and make annotations
  • Perform measurements on specimens
  • Share images and videos
  • Connect up to six students simultaneously
  • Control EP50 camera on mobile device
Features
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Stream high-resolution images and Full HD videos of your microscopic specimen, take snapshots, make annotations and measurements, and share them using the EPview App. Simple and intuitive operation enables you to comfortably control the EP50 camera on your mobile device. Up to six students at a time can connect to a microscope equipped with a WLAN-enabled OLYMPUS EP50 digital camera. They can learn about and discuss microscopic specimens, snap images, make videos, store the data on their devices, and share the images with others. Images can be enriched with annotations, and specimen structures can be analyzed using the interactive count and measurement functions. Use EP50 digital microscope cameras and the EPview App to setup a digital classroom optimized for your needs and make teaching more powerful and effective using these digital tools. For more information visit https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/camera/color/ep50/ Intended use: EPview is for research use only. EPview is solely intended for research and education purposes and not for any form of in vitro diagnostics or clinical use. Olympus is a registered trademark and EPview is a trademark of EVIDENT CORPORATION.

About

Cyclo Dance

Features
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What are cyclodextrins? Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic oligosaccharides consisting of glucose subunits linked by α-(1,4) bonds. The family includes α-CD with 6 glucose units, β-CD with 7, and γ-CD with 8. These molecules are structured to form a cavity that can encapsulate hydrophobic groups, creating host-guest inclusion complexes. This unique feature makes CDs highly valuable across various industries for enhancing solubility, providing protection, and reducing the toxicity of diverse molecules like drugs, dyes, and surfactants. CDs find extensive applications in numerous fields including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, hygiene products, biotechnology, medicine, radiology, agriculture, catalysis, packaging, textiles, nanotechnology, and environmental management. Common everyday items containing CDs range from ibuprofen tablets and hair loss treatments to toothpastes, shampoos, colognes, deodorants, food supplements, and even components used in chromatography and water treatment. Given their broad utility, it's common to encounter these compounds daily, and they are the subject of over 2000 scholarly articles each year. Get in the Loop: Cyclodextrin Hula-Hoops Not only do CDs have widespread applications in industries due to their ability to form inclusion complexes, but their unique donut-shaped structure also makes them perfect for interactive learning. Imagine using these ring-shaped molecules as hula-hoops! In this AR app, you can virtually 'wear' different types of CDs around your waist. Dance and spin around to explore these fascinating molecules in real-time. It's a fun, engaging way to visualize and understand the dynamic capabilities of CDs while dancing along. So, let’s turn up the music and learn chemistry with a twist.

Screenshots

EPview1 screens
Cyclo Dance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cyclo Dance at weekly against EPview's every 11 months. EPview's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

EPview ships an update every 11 months, Cyclo Dance weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EPview versus Cyclo Dance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPviewCyclo Dance
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB145 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEvident Technology Center Europe GmbHMD. USE INNOVATIONS SL

In-app purchases

None

EPview

No in-app purchases

None

Cyclo Dance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EPview free?
EPview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cyclo Dance free?
Cyclo Dance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EPview or Cyclo Dance have ads?
Neither EPview nor Cyclo Dance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPview or Cyclo Dance?
EPview ships an update every 11 months, and Cyclo Dance weekly. Most recently, EPview was updated on September 30, 2026 and Cyclo Dance on September 27, 2026.

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