Comparison

ExpiCHO vs Protein Viewer Pro

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

Head to head
About

ExpiCHO

This virtual reality game simulates key steps of a protein expression protocol, including cell passaging, transfecting, and shaking. Earn points by successfully completing these steps to optimize protein yield, aiming for up to 3 g/L. Experience an immersive lab environment in VR or interact via touch on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Virtual reality simulation
  • Protein yield optimization
  • Cell passaging, transfecting, and shaking
  • Gaze control interaction
  • Touchscreen interaction
  • 360-degree immersive lab view
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The Gibco™ ExpiCHO-down virtual reality game will help you achieve optimal protein yield using the Gibco ExpiCHO expression system. The game will emphasis three steps from the protocol, “passaging your cells, transfecting cells, and shaking cells.” The challenge is to complete each step to earn points that will calculate your protein yield. If you are successful, you can get up to 3 g/L of protein yield. You will have two different viewing options. The first option is to place your mobile phone in a Cardboard VR headset where you will be in a futuristic immersive lab. You can see the lab in 360 degrees and virtually perform your protocol steps. The interactivity will happen using “gaze control,” or placing the center pointer on viewable targets. The second option will allow you to view on a mobile or tablet device. The interactivity will happen using your finger, touching the screen.

About

Protein Viewer Pro

Features
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Building on our powerful viewer for RCSB Protein Data Bank structures, this release adds a significant new layer of information by integrating data from UniProt. Our goal is to empower protein specialists to seamlessly capture inspiration and engage in discussions with their peers, providing a handy tool for work in the laboratory or even outdoors. We hope you enjoy your protein research anywhere. We're also excited to announce that a "Protein Music" app is in the works! https://heebok.github.io/protein_viewer_manual.html

Screenshots

ExpiCHO4 screens
Protein Viewer Pro2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ExpiCHO at 8.0 against Protein Viewer Pro's 15.6. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ExpiCHO versus Protein Viewer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpiCHOProtein Viewer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size459 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThermo Fisher ScientificHeebok Lee

In-app purchases

None

ExpiCHO

No in-app purchases

None

Protein Viewer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ExpiCHO free?
ExpiCHO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protein Viewer Pro free?
Protein Viewer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ExpiCHO or Protein Viewer Pro have ads?
Neither ExpiCHO nor Protein Viewer Pro shows ads.

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