# Liberty16 vs Plasmids X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Liberty16 at 100% against Plasmids X's 33%. Liberty16 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). Plasmids X's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plasmids X sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Liberty16 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Liberty16 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plasmids X has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Liberty16's written reviews are positive against 33% of Plasmids X's.

Liberty16 ships an update every 2 months, Plasmids X monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Liberty16 | Plasmids X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liberty16/id1454720211/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plasmids-x/id1524584676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ubiquitome Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454720210) | [Amin Mahpour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524584678) |

## What reviewers say

### Liberty16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liberty16/id1454720211)

This application connects to a portable real-time PCR device, enabling users to perform and monitor PCR tests directly from their mobile device. It offers quick setup, dynamic amplification curve monitoring, and automated Cq calling, with options to share results.

**Highlights:** Real-time PCR device connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, Quick protocol setup, Dynamic amplification curve monitoring, Automated Cq calling, Data sharing via email and iCloud

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plasmids X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plasmids-x/id1524584676)

Design, create, and analyze custom DNA plasmids with this intuitive molecular genetics tool. Supports importing, editing, and sharing plasmids, with powerful in silico analysis features for researchers and students.

**Highlights:** Create plasmids from sequences, Import from .dna and Genbank files, Edit plasmids by adding features, In silico analysis (sequence alignment, PCR, digestion), Share and collaborate on plasmids

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| A cup of coffee! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Split View Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manual Cloning | $3.99 | one-time |
| In-silico PCR Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| NCBI Entrez Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| Local Alignment Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| A box of joe! | $4.99 | one-time |
| BLAST Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| ApE File Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Genbank Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| dna File Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Liberty16 free?

Liberty16 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plasmids X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Liberty16 or Plasmids X?

Liberty16 is rated higher. Liberty16 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Plasmids X averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Liberty16 or Plasmids X have ads?

Neither Liberty16 nor Plasmids X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Liberty16 or Plasmids X?

Liberty16 ships an update every 2 months, and Plasmids X monthly. Most recently, Liberty16 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Plasmids X on October 24, 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.*