DNA vs CellScape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNA
Learn the fundamental rules of DNA base pairing through a simple, tap-based game. This educational tool makes understanding genetic sequences engaging and accessible for younger learners.
- Simple rule: Pair A~T, G~C
- Tap to pair bases
- Synthesize DNA
- Educational gameplay
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A funny way to synthesize DNA. - Simple rule: Pair A~T, G~C. - Simple control: Tap the base to pair.
CellScape
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CellScape is a microscope adventure where learners explore a living freshwater pond and learn real biology through play. In Little Learner mode, you tap, observe, and discover with simplified controls. In Explorer mode, you run experiments by adjusting light, nutrients, and temperature, then read population trends on a 60-second graph. What you can do • Observe freshwater organisms such as Chlorella, Paramecium, rotifers, diatoms, snails, and decomposers. • Run one-variable cause-and-effect experiments. • Unlock discovery stamps, learn cards, and challenge missions. • Learn ecology and microbiology vocabulary in the in-app glossary. • Switch between metric and imperial temperature units in Explorer mode. Privacy-first design • No ads • No analytics or tracking SDKs • No accounts or chat • Local-only save data • Parent-gated settings and reset actions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CellScape at none against DNA's 1. CellScape also leads on ads (none vs shown). DNA's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price 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. DNA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CellScape asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DNA | CellScape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 177 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Ningdom Technology Co., Ltd. | TSPROJECTS LLC |
In-app purchases
DNA
- Remove Ads$1.99
CellScape
No in-app purchases
