LabWare v6 vs LabSVIFT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LabWare v6
This mobile application extends the functionality of a laboratory information management system. It allows users to perform key LIMS tasks like sample login, receipt, test assignment, and result entry directly from their mobile device. It leverages native device features such as the camera and GPS for enhanced data capture.
- Sample Login and Receipt
- Test Assignment and Result Entry
- Data Reviewing and Reporting
- Instrument Management
- Camera for photos and barcode scanning
- GPS for location capture
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The LabWare Mobile app complements LabWare's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution. The app is able to run customer defined workflows created using the LabWare LIMS Basic scripting language. This app can be used to perform typical LIMS functions such as: - Sample Login - Sample Receipt - Test Assignment - Result Entry - Data Reviewing - Reporting - Instrument Management - and more You can use the device's native capabilities, such as the camera for taking photos and as a barcode scanner. You can also use the device's GPS and navigation features to capture and display locations within the device's Maps application. The app can extend the use of a LabWare LIMS session by allowing the device to perform tasks, with data from the task immediately passed back to the LabWare LIMS session. LabWare Mobile requires connection to your company's LabWare server via WiFi or Cellular connectivity. LabWare Mobile - A World of Possibilities ®
LabSVIFT
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The LabSVIFT app provides a centralized portal on your smartphone from which all your laboratory equipment can be managed. The user interface is simple and easy. It features remote monitoring of your lab equipment and push notifications in the event of anomalies. Real-time monitoring on your smartphone facilitates efficient management of lab equipment. The app is available for immediate use by anyone with a LabSVIFT account. Key features - Real-time display of equipment temperature, sensor data, etc. - List view of event history, such as power supply and alert settings, door openings/closings, etc. - Push notifications to your smartphone as soon as any anomaly is detected. - Notification log
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LabSVIFT at every 2 months against LabWare v6's every 4 months. LabWare v6's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LabWare v6 ships an update every 4 months, LabSVIFT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LabWare v6 | LabSVIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LabWare Holdings, Inc. | PHC Corporation |
In-app purchases
LabWare v6
No in-app purchases
LabSVIFT
No in-app purchases
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