DNA Translator vs MoleculeGo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNA Translator
This app allows users to transcribe DNA sequences into RNA and then translate RNA into polypeptide chains. It displays amino acid codes in three reading frames and saves all past translations for easy editing.
- DNA to RNA transcription
- RNA to Protein translation
- Three reading frames
- Single/three letter amino acid codes
- Save and edit past translations
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Have the ability to transcribe and translate nucleotide sequences into polypeptide chains. Click and see single/three letter amino acid codes in 3 different reading frames. All of your past translations will be saved so you can go back and edit them anytime.
MoleculeGo
Explore the world of molecular biology through an engaging, location-based game. Collect essential building blocks like amino acids and DNA sequences to synthesize proteins and discover their functions. Learn about their roles in disease, research, and cellular processes by visiting real-world hotspots.
- Location-based gameplay
- Collect molecular building blocks
- Synthesize proteins
- Discover genes and their functions
- Learn about molecular roles in disease and research
- Visit real-world hotspots for discovery
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MoleculeGo is a location based app that gamifies the process of learning about molecular biology. In this game, the player collects amino acids, ATP, and DNA sequences, the molecular building blocks used to synthesize proteins. By capturing DNA sequences, the player discovers genes that encode for proteins. These genes provide the user with the necessary "recipe" to synthesize proteins in their own lab, using amino acids and ATP. These proteins can then be combined to construct even larger protein complexes. As the player progresses in the game, new molecules become available and information will become available about each molecule's basic function and how its structure is associated with its molecular role. Players can visit hotspots (schools, parks, hospitals, universities, etc.) to accelerate the discovery of new molecules. While molecules are discovered, players can learn how they are involved in disease, biomedical applications, research, and their function in the cell.
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Verdict
DNA Translator and MoleculeGo both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of DNA Translator's written reviews are positive against 50% of MoleculeGo's. DNA Translator also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DNA Translator against 4.5 for MoleculeGo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of DNA Translator's written reviews are positive against 50% of MoleculeGo's.
DNA Translator ships an update every 3 weeks, MoleculeGo every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNA Translator | MoleculeGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better | 4.5 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Deming | Alonso Morcos |
Customer experience
DNA Translator
MoleculeGo
In-app purchases
DNA Translator
No in-app purchases
MoleculeGo
No in-app purchases
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