BioChemAR vs 3D_NA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BioChemAR
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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!
3D_NA
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BioChemAR ships an update fortnightly, 3D_NA daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BioChemAR | 3D_NA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carleton College | National University of Singapore |
In-app purchases
BioChemAR
No in-app purchases
3D_NA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BioChemAR free?
Is 3D_NA free?
Do BioChemAR or 3D_NA have ads?
Which is updated more often, BioChemAR or 3D_NA?
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