Comparison

BCooler vs Lab.Hacks

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

Head to head
About

BCooler

Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Dilution, molarity, and unit conversion calculators
  • Smart lab timers
  • Quick reference tables
  • Step-by-step protocols and guides
  • Offline access
  • Minimalist design
Features
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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/

Screenshots

BCooler3 screens
Lab.Hacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BCooler versus Lab.Hacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBCoolerLab.Hacks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (136 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—96.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—136 — better
Update frequencyEvery 68 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHans EberhardtLab.hacks GmbH

In-app purchases

None

BCooler

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Lab.Hacks

Subscriptions2
  • Lab.hacks Ad-free monthly$2.991 Month
  • Lab.hacks Ad-free annual$28.991 Year
One-time6
  • 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

Questions

Is BCooler free?
BCooler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lab.Hacks free?
Lab.Hacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BCooler or Lab.Hacks have ads?
Lab.Hacks shows ads; BCooler does not.
Which is updated more often, BCooler or Lab.Hacks?
BCooler ships an update every 68 months, and Lab.Hacks every 2 months. Most recently, BCooler was updated on October 5, 2026 and Lab.Hacks on October 7, 2026.

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