BCooler vs Lab.Hacks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BCooler
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This app will save you from exploding bottles in the freezer! It calculates when your bottle will reach two temperatures: drinkable and about to freeze. At each of those stages it will notify you, so you can always know when your bottles are ready to drink! This app supports: - Glass bottles, plastic bottles, cans - Different bottle sizes - Different starting temperatures - Different freezer temperatures - Unique notification sounds
Lab.Hacks
This app serves as a laboratory assistant, offering a collection of essential tools, calculators, and guides for students, researchers, and technicians. It simplifies everyday lab tasks with features like dilution calculators, timers, and protocols, all accessible offline.
- Dilution, molarity, and unit conversion calculators
- Smart lab timers
- Quick reference tables
- Step-by-step protocols and guides
- Offline access
- Minimalist design
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Lab.hacks is your ultimate companion for everyday work in the laboratory. Whether you're a student, researcher, or lab technician, Lab.hacks provides you with a growing collection of essential tools, calculators, and practical hacks designed to make your lab life easier. Features: • Handy calculators for dilutions, molarity, unit conversions & more • Smart lab timers and quick reference tables • Step-by-step protocols and how-to guides • Offline access – always available when you need it • Minimalist design for maximum focus • No login required – just open and start using From pipetting shortcuts to buffer recipes – Lab.hacks brings efficiency to your fingertips. Stop wasting time searching for formulas and start working smarter in the lab! Get Lab.hacks now and discover how small tools can make a big difference. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BCooler at none against Lab.Hacks's 8. BCooler also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lab.Hacks's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 68 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Lab.Hacks sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BCooler asks for nothing beyond the download.
BCooler ships an update every 68 months, Lab.Hacks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCooler | Lab.Hacks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (136 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 96.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 136 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 68 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hans Eberhardt | Lab.hacks GmbH |
In-app purchases
BCooler
No in-app purchases
Lab.Hacks
- Lab.hacks Ad-free monthly$2.991 Month
- Lab.hacks Ad-free annual$28.991 Year
- Donate 1$$0.99
- Donate 5$$3.99
- Donate 10$$8.99
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- Donate 20$$17.99
- Donate 50$$44.99
- Donate 100$$89.99









