Comparison

BioChemAR vs 3D_NA

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

Head to head
About

BioChemAR

Features
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Use BiochemAR to explore the 3-dimensional structures of biological molecules in the real world! All you need to do is point your camera at the QR codes associated with the BiochemAR. In order to use the module: 1) Download and install BiochemAR onto either your mobile or tablet device. 2) Download and print the QR code and instructions. (https://apps.carleton.edu/people/rsung/assets/BiochemAR_KscA_channel_QR_code_instructions.pdf) If you would like to customize the size of the QR code, here is the QR code image file (PNG). (https://apps.carleton.edu/people/rsung/assets/KscA_channel_QR_code_image.png) 3) Start up the app and point your device camera at the QR code to quickly load up two different representations of the KscA channel!

About

3D_NA

Features
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This application is an aid for students to visualise nucleotides using augemted reality. This is to provide students a three-dimensional perspective of the nucleotides using examples of adenine and thymine. Additionally, students can manipulate the image markers to visualise an A:T base-pair. This is for use in a basic biology course.

Screenshots

BioChemAR4 screens
3D_NA2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 3D_NA at daily against BioChemAR's fortnightly. 3D_NA also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BioChemAR ships an update fortnightly, 3D_NA daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
BioChemAR versus 3D_NA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioChemAR3D_NA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size232 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarleton CollegeNational University of Singapore

In-app purchases

None

BioChemAR

No in-app purchases

None

3D_NA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BioChemAR free?
BioChemAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D_NA free?
3D_NA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BioChemAR or 3D_NA have ads?
Neither BioChemAR nor 3D_NA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BioChemAR or 3D_NA?
BioChemAR ships an update fortnightly, and 3D_NA daily. Most recently, BioChemAR was updated on November 2, 2026 and 3D_NA on October 24, 2026.

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