# DNA Translator vs CellWalk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DNA Translator at none against CellWalk's 3. DNA Translator also leads on iOS requirement (11.1 vs 27.0). CellWalk's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CellWalk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DNA Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DNA Translator against 4.8 for CellWalk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CellWalk has 74 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of DNA Translator's written reviews are positive against 92% of CellWalk's.

DNA Translator ships an update every 3 weeks, CellWalk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DNA Translator | CellWalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dna-translator/id1435730627/reviews) | **[4.8 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellwalk/id1627776848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 555 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Adam Deming](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416426022) | [Ako Biotica Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895703608) |

## What reviewers say

### DNA Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dna-translator/id1435730627)

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.

**Highlights:** DNA to RNA transcription, RNA to Protein translation, Three reading frames, Single/three letter amino acid codes, Save and edit past translations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CellWalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellwalk/id1627776848)

Explore a living cell in 3D, from whole organisms down to atoms. An AI tutor guides your learning with interactive lessons and detailed explanations of molecular structures. Features augmented reality for an immersive educational experience.

**Highlights:** 3D cell exploration, Molecular-level detail, AI-powered tutor (Ako), Augmented reality visualization, Interactive learning paths, Guided tours, Siri integration

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CellWalk Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CellWalk Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Lessons | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Stunning visualizations
- 🔬 Incredible detail
- 🧠 Informative content
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Misleading information
- 📚 Limited content
- 🖼️ Tiny window view
- 😵 Nauseating renderer
- 🐛 Buggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- ATP synthase described backwards
- Renderer noise causes nausea
- Buggy and low framerate
- Renderer not responsive to head movements

**Requested features**

- More cells to explore (eukaryotic, mammalian, computer cells)
- More content and depth
- Expand on descriptions with an 'expand on' feature
- Add tutorials for new users
- Add color to highlighted text for easy reference


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DNA Translator free?

DNA Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CellWalk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DNA Translator or CellWalk?

CellWalk is rated higher. DNA Translator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CellWalk averages 4.8 from 74 ratings.

### Do DNA Translator or CellWalk have ads?

Neither DNA Translator nor CellWalk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DNA Translator or CellWalk?

DNA Translator ships an update every 3 weeks, and CellWalk every 2 weeks. Most recently, DNA Translator was updated on November 2, 2026 and CellWalk on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*