Comparison

BioGlo vs Calmika

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

Head to head
About

BioGlo

Features
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It’s a microbe’s world, and we just live in it. BioGlo is an amazing new product from Magical Microbes, and it lets you experience the magic of bioluminescence in your homes, using living bioluminescent microbes called dinoflagellates (or "dinos" for short). The BioGlo App controls the BaseLight device, which provides the optimum lighting conditions for your BioGlo. Magical Microbes' innovative STEM kits leverage student creativity and ingenuity while exposing them to the magical world of microbes.

About

Calmika

Features
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Calmika helps families support autistic and neurodivergent children with calm, visual everyday tools. The app combines AAC communication boards, visual routines, first-then support, calm-down activities, social stories, coloring, music, learning games, and parent guidance in one child-friendly environment. Calmika is completely free and ad-free. All features are available without a subscription or in-app purchase. Calmika is built for predictable, low-pressure use: soft visuals, simple navigation, parent-gated settings, and a design focused on everyday family routines rather than ads or overstimulating rewards. Calmika does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or therapy replacement. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://calmika.com/privacy

Screenshots

BioGlo4 screens
Calmika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BioGlo at none against Calmika's 3. Calmika's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 47 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Calmika sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BioGlo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BioGlo ships an update every 47 months, Calmika every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BioGlo versus Calmika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioGloCalmika
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrygve Enterprises LLCDavid Kovacs

In-app purchases

None

BioGlo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Calmika

Subscriptions2
  • Calmika Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Calmika Pro Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Calmika Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is BioGlo free?
BioGlo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calmika free?
Calmika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BioGlo or Calmika have ads?
Neither BioGlo nor Calmika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BioGlo or Calmika?
BioGlo ships an update every 47 months, and Calmika every 3 weeks. Most recently, BioGlo was updated on October 26, 2026 and Calmika on October 5, 2026.

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