# Labscope vs Plasmids X

Labscope and Plasmids X both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Labscope's written reviews are positive against 33% of Plasmids X's. Labscope also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Plasmids X's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Labscope sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Plasmids X sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Labscope against 3.4 for Plasmids X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Labscope's written reviews are positive against 33% of Plasmids X's.

Labscope ships an update every 3 months, Plasmids X monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Labscope | Plasmids X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labscope/id1481446855/reviews) | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plasmids-x/id1524584676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 296 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carl Zeiss AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/488066215) | [Amin Mahpour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524584678) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 Labscope free?

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

### Is Plasmids X free?

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

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

Labscope and Plasmids X are both rated 3.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Labscope or Plasmids X have ads?

Neither Labscope nor Plasmids X shows ads.

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

Labscope ships an update every 3 months, and Plasmids X monthly. Most recently, Labscope was updated on October 6, 2026 and Plasmids X on October 9, 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.*