PathogenAR vs Flashcard Microbiology
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PathogenAR
Explore interactive stories about infectious diseases in augmented reality. This educational app uses touch gestures or a Merge Cube to bring pathogens to life, offering an engaging way to learn about disease.
- Augmented Reality exploration
- Interactive pathogen stories
- Touch gesture controls
- Merge Cube device compatibility
- Educational disease content
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PathogenAR is an Augmented Reality application from the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Explore interactive stories about pathogens and pathogenic disease using touch gestures or a Merge Cube Device.
Flashcard Microbiology
This app helps medical, PA, pharmacy, and nursing students test their knowledge of microbiology. It offers a unique testing mode where users can select organism classes and drug characteristics to answer questions, featuring over 1500 flashcards.
- Microbiology knowledge testing
- Multiple organism classes
- Drug characteristic quizzes
- Over 1500 flashcards
- Regularly updated information
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Explore microbiology and put your knowledge to the test with Flashcard Microbiology – a study companion that brings focused quizzes and a searchable reference guide together. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Practice with topic-based, multiple-answer quizzes. Work through questions, review your results, and return to unfinished quizzes when you’re ready to continue. EXPLORE THE DIRECTORY Browse or search for organisms and essential microbiology concepts. Reference entries organize information into clear sections, helping you review key facts, physical properties, disease associations, and more. FOCUS YOUR STUDY Choose a section and topic to concentrate on what you want to learn. Track your progress and revisit completed quizzes for further practice. DESIGNED FOR COMFORTABLE READING Study with a distinctive illustrated field-guide design, with light and dark appearance options on iPhone and iPad. Flashcard Microbiology is an educational study resource. It is not intended for diagnosis, treatment, or clinical decision-making.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PathogenAR at none against Flashcard Microbiology's 1. PathogenAR also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Flashcard Microbiology sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PathogenAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
PathogenAR ships an update every 2 months, Flashcard Microbiology every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PathogenAR | Flashcard Microbiology |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NIAID | Andrii Halabuda |
In-app purchases
PathogenAR
No in-app purchases
Flashcard Microbiology
- Premium$4.99
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