Comparison

Codon One vs 生物圈

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

Head to head
About

Codon One

Master molecular biology, genetics, evolution, and life chemistry through interactive modules and quizzes. Explore essential concepts with clear diagrams and concise explanations. Includes helpful tools for sequence analysis and genetic code reference.

Highlights
  • Interactive learning modules
  • Quick quizzes for comprehension
  • Clear diagrams and plain language
  • Molecule reference guide
  • Sequence analysis tools
  • Genetic code exploration
Features
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Codon One helps you learn biology step by step, with short lessons, quick quizzes, flashcards, and a searchable glossary. Build a solid foundation in molecular biology, genetics, evolution, cell biology, development, and the history of science. Each section breaks complex ideas into clear explanations, diagrams, and focused checks for understanding. Core course (Modules) Module 1: Chemistry of Life – atoms & elements, bonds, water, pH, biomolecules Module 2: Genetics – chromosomes, replication, transcription, translation, regulation Module 3: Evolution – history of life, phylogeny, selection, drift, speciation, molecular evolution Module 4: History of Science – ideas, methods, and experiments that shaped modern biology Module 5: Cell Biology – membranes & transport, organelles & energy, cytoskeleton, signaling, cell division Module 6: Development – fertilization & body plans, differentiation, pattern formation & morphogenesis, growth & repair, evo-devo Additional topics are planned for future updates, including Animal Physiology, Microbiology & Immunology, Plant Biology, and more. Glossary & Flashcards Look up the essentials in one place - key terms from every module, plus the 20 amino acids and the nucleobases. Turn any topic into a flashcard deck and review with smart, spaced practice that focuses on the cards you find hardest. Quiz & Progress Practice across biochemistry, genetics, evolution, cell biology, development, and science history in a dedicated quiz area. Track improvement with success rates and per-topic stats, and let the app resurface your weak questions for targeted review. Keep a daily streak going to build a steady habit. Got a good question? Submit it directly from the app. Built-in Tools Sequence Operator: paste DNA, reverse or complement it, transcribe to RNA, translate in all six reading frames, and view length, GC content, and melting temperature. Codon Picker: explore the genetic code, see which codons map to each amino acid or stop signal, and tweak bases to see the effect. Triplet Encoder: write a message in amino-acid single-letter code and encode it as a DNA triplet sequence, then decode it by translation. Found a bug or have suggestions? Email info@codon-one.com - we read every message.

About

生物圈

This app is a knowledge-sharing community focused on life sciences, medicine, and agriculture. It offers courses, short videos, live streams, and resources for professional development, exam preparation, and general interest learning.

Highlights
  • Create and take courses
  • Publish and watch short videos
  • Host and join live streams/meetings
  • Upload and download documents
  • Free question and answer database
  • Create and view notes
  • Q&A forum for seeking and providing answers
Features
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一、软件简介 生物圈(BioQuan)-知识分享家,是一款提供知识服务的App,致力于生命科学、医学和农学等领域,打造专业、考试和兴趣的学习社区(学习共同体)。 生命有形,梦想无限。生物圈App力图通过网络科技助力知识分享,推动学生、教师、医生、科研人员、专业技术人员、科学爱好者、生活达人共建圈子,共享知识,共创内容,共赢成长。 加入圈子,找到资源。生物圈App构建了生命科学圈、医学圈、农学圈等专业圈子,考研圈、考证圈、竞赛圈、选考圈等考试圈子,科普圈、萌宠圈、绿植圈、健康圈、运动圈等兴趣圈子。对于学习而言,生物圈App是专业学习的“图书馆”,是获取学习资源,拓展专业视野的好软件;对于工作而言,生物圈App是专业进修的“加油站”,是增进学术交流,强化职业技能的好工具;对于生活而言,生物圈App是全民科普的“催化剂”,是提升科学素质,分享个人兴趣的好平台。 二、主要功能 【大讲堂】在这里,你可以将知识和专长做成课程,录制视频或直播;你也可以找到满足需要的好课程,进行学习。 【短视频】在这里,你可以发布短视频,传播个人思考、专长和收藏;你也可以刷短视频,碎片化学习,增长见识。 【直播间】在这里,你可以公开直播或私密会议,与网友们互动交流;你也可以去看直播或进会议,聆听大佬高见。 【资料】在这里,你可以上传书籍、课件、试题等文档,分享精品;你也可以搜索想要的资料,下载使用或转发。 【题库】在这里,你可以免费搜题、刷题,游戏化学习,轻松有趣;你也可以针对错题进行巩固,让学习更有效。 【笔记】在这里,你可以写日志、拍笔记,把海量的知识装进口袋;你也可以不断看到优秀文章,去学习或转发。 【问答】在这里,你可以提问,向网友求助答案,定有满意的回复;你也可以回答问题,一展所长,或参与讨论。 三、平台文化 使命:生命有形,梦想无限。 愿景:加入圈子,找到资源。 理念:共建共享,共创共赢。

Screenshots

Codon One4 screens
生物圈4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Codon One at 4.5 against 生物圈's 3.0. Codon One also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 2). 生物圈's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Codon One sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and 生物圈 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codon One holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codon One has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codon One ships an update every 3 weeks, 生物圈 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Codon One versus 生物圈: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodon One生物圈
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (25 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size277 MB212 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaniel GebertVtongke Hangzhou Network Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Codon One

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

生物圈

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Codon One

One-time7
  • Module 2: GeneticsFree
  • Module 1: Chemistry of LifeFree
  • Module 3: Evolution$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Module 4: Science History$2.99
  • Module 5: Cell Biology$2.99
  • Module 6: Development$2.99
  • Unlock All$8.99
8 purchases

生物圈

One-time8
  • 8圈币$1.99
  • 25元购买17圈币$3.99
  • 60元购买41圈币$8.99
Show 5 more
  • 118元购买80圈币$17.99
  • 218元购买150圈币$29.99
  • 588元购买410圈币$79.99
  • 1298元购买915圈币$199.99
  • 2598元购买1850圈币$399.99

Questions

Is Codon One free?
Codon One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 生物圈 free?
生物圈 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codon One or 生物圈?
Codon One is rated higher. Codon One averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while 生物圈 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Codon One or 生物圈 have ads?
Neither Codon One nor 生物圈 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codon One or 生物圈?
Codon One ships an update every 3 weeks, and 生物圈 monthly. Most recently, Codon One was updated on October 27, 2026 and 生物圈 on October 10, 2026.

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