Comparison

LabWare v6 vs Controlant

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 ®

About

Controlant

Features
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Controlant puts cold-chain shipment management in your pocket. Designed for pharmaceutical and food logistics teams, this mobile app streamlines the process of preparing, monitoring, and managing temperature-controlled shipments with Controlant's IoT logger devices. ## Key Features *Quick Logger Pairing* Scan shipment references and logger barcodes to pair loggers to shipments in seconds. The guided three-step workflow — scan shipment, scan loggers, confirm — keeps operations fast and error-free on the warehouse floor. *Shipment Management* View and manage shipments. Edit shipment details, add or remove loggers, configure custom properties, and change shipment statuses — all from your device. *Logger Monitoring* Search and view your fleet of IoT loggers with real-time battery and signal indicators. Instantly check if a logger is available or already assigned to a shipment. *Barcode Scanning* Built-in camera scanner supports QR codes, Code 128, EAN-13, DataMatrix, and more. GS1 barcode parsing automatically extracts batch numbers and expiration dates for custom property fields. *Multi-Account Support* Switch between multiple Controlant accounts without logging out. Ideal for teams managing shipments across different customers or facilities.

Screenshots

LabWare v64 screens
Controlant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Controlant at every 2 months against LabWare v6's every 4 months. LabWare v6's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LabWare v6 ships an update every 4 months, Controlant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LabWare v6 versus Controlant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabWare v6Controlant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabWare Holdings, Inc.Controlant hf

In-app purchases

None

LabWare v6

No in-app purchases

None

Controlant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LabWare v6 free?
LabWare v6 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Controlant free?
Controlant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LabWare v6 or Controlant have ads?
Neither LabWare v6 nor Controlant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LabWare v6 or Controlant?
LabWare v6 ships an update every 4 months, and Controlant every 2 months. Most recently, LabWare v6 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Controlant on October 25, 2026.

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