Comparison

Lab.Hacks vs Solution Calculator

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

Head to head
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/

About

Solution Calculator

Features
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Provides calculations for solution dilution and preparation.

Screenshots

Lab.Hacks4 screens
Solution Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solution Calculator at none against Lab.Hacks's 8. Solution Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 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. Solution Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lab.Hacks ships an update every 2 months, Solution Calculator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lab.Hacks versus Solution Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLab.HacksSolution Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (136 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings136 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLab.hacks GmbHXING WU

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
None

Solution Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lab.Hacks free?
Lab.Hacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solution Calculator free?
Solution Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lab.Hacks or Solution Calculator have ads?
Lab.Hacks shows ads; Solution Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Lab.Hacks or Solution Calculator?
Lab.Hacks ships an update every 2 months, and Solution Calculator every 6 days. Most recently, Lab.Hacks was updated on August 31, 2026 and Solution Calculator on September 4, 2026.

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