Comparison

Labscope vs Cell Counter & Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Labscope

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
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With Labscope, you transform your ZEISS microscope and camera into a WiFi-enabled imaging system. Be it in the laboratory, university, school or even for your hobby - Labscope snaps images and records videos of your microscopic samples, easier than ever. You can create annotations and reports, do image processing and save the files to your Windows network, or simply share them with anyone. Anywhere. Moreover, with Labscope you can easily create a high-quality digital classroom system, showing students a fun way of learning. Benefit from more than 160 years of experience in microscopy and explore the freedom of mobile digital imaging. Easy. Precise. Efficient. Download Labscope and test all features with the built-in virtual microscope! For more information visit www.zeiss.com/labscope Intended use - Labscope Labscope for iOS is a microscope software for control, image acquisition, image processing and image analysis. Typical application fields of the software are general tasks and applications in microscopy or image acquisition, among others for education, routine and research. The software is not intended to directly or indirectly produce medical diagnostic results.

About

Cell Counter & Calculator

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A simple yet powerful cell counter for the lab bench. Cell Count is the intuitive tool designed for researchers, lab technicians, and students who need to count cells quickly and accurately. Streamline your workflow at the bench with one-handed operation and a clean, modern design. 【Key Features】 ■ Adaptive count grid: 1, 2, or 4 areas (compatible with hemocytometer chambers) ■ Large "+/-" buttons for fast counting, with automatic area switching ■ Auto-calculates concentration (cells/mL) and total cell count ■ Adjustable dilution rate, sample volume, and counter volume ■ Save metadata: file name, user, cell line, experiment, passage number, comment ■ Built-in calculator for dilutions, concentrations, and aliquot volumes ■ Export records as CSV (individual or batch) ■ Tactile haptic feedback for responsive operation ■ Light & Dark mode support ■ Accessibility ready (VoiceOver, Dynamic Type) 【Who It's For】 - Researchers using hemocytometers for cell counting - Tissue culture / cell biology labs - Students learning cell counting techniques - Anyone wanting to keep clean digital records of cell counts 【Pricing】 All core features are free to use. Save up to 3 entries on the free plan; unlock unlimited storage with a one-time in-app purchase. 【Languages】 English / 日本語 / 简体中文 / 한국어 / Deutsch Feedback and feature requests are always welcome.

Screenshots

Labscope4 screens
Cell Counter & Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Labscope at every 3 months against Cell Counter & Calculator's every 10 months. Labscope also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Labscope sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cell Counter & Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Labscope ships an update every 3 months, Cell Counter & Calculator every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Labscope versus Cell Counter & Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabscopeCell Counter & Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size296 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarl Zeiss AGYutaka Yasui

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Labscope

One-time6
  • Multi Channel (Free Trial)Free
  • AI Cell Confluency(Free Trial)Free
  • AI Cell Counting(Free Trial)Free
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  • Multi Channel$449.99
  • AI Cell Counting$499.99
  • AI Cell Confluency$499.99
1 purchases

Cell Counter & Calculator

One-time1
  • Unlock Storage Limit$2.99

Questions

Is Labscope free?
Labscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cell Counter & Calculator free?
Cell Counter & Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Labscope or Cell Counter & Calculator have ads?
Neither Labscope nor Cell Counter & Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Labscope or Cell Counter & Calculator?
Labscope ships an update every 3 months, and Cell Counter & Calculator every 10 months. Most recently, Labscope was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cell Counter & Calculator on October 5, 2026.

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