# Lab.Hacks vs Labscope

The clearest difference is rating: Lab.Hacks at 4.9 against Labscope's 3.4. Lab.Hacks also leads on ratings volume (136 vs 5). Labscope's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lab.Hacks sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Labscope sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lab.Hacks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lab.Hacks has 136 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of Lab.Hacks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Labscope's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lab.Hacks ships an update every 2 months, Labscope every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lab.Hacks | Labscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labhacks/id1462593060/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labscope/id1481446855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lab.hacks GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746977613) | [Carl Zeiss AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/488066215) |

## What reviewers say

### Lab.Hacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labhacks/id1462593060)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lab.hacks Ad-free monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lab.hacks Ad-free annual | $28.99 | per year |
| Donate 1$ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate 5$ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate 10$ | $8.99 | one-time |
| Donate 20$ | $17.99 | one-time |
| Donate 50$ | $44.99 | one-time |
| Donate 100$ | $89.99 | one-time |


### Labscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labscope/id1481446855)

Transform your ZEISS microscope into a WiFi-enabled imaging system. Capture images and videos of microscopic samples, add annotations, and generate reports. Ideal for laboratories, universities, schools, and hobbyists, it facilitates digital learning and easy sharing.

**Highlights:** WiFi-enabled microscope imaging, Image and video capture, Annotations and report creation, Image processing, Network and direct sharing, Digital classroom system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Channel (Free Trial) | Free | one-time |
| AI Cell Confluency(Free Trial) | Free | one-time |
| AI Cell Counting(Free Trial) | Free | one-time |
| Multi Channel | $449.99 | one-time |
| AI Cell Counting | $499.99 | one-time |
| AI Cell Confluency | $499.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lab.Hacks free?

Lab.Hacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Labscope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lab.Hacks or Labscope?

Lab.Hacks is rated higher. Lab.Hacks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Labscope averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Lab.Hacks or Labscope have ads?

Lab.Hacks shows ads; Labscope does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lab.Hacks or Labscope?

Lab.Hacks ships an update every 2 months, and Labscope every 3 months. Most recently, Lab.Hacks was updated on August 31, 2026 and Labscope on September 18, 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.*