Comparison

Codon One vs AMROX

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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Make complex biology click, and make it stick. Short, illustrated lessons explain one idea at a time, a quick quiz shows you what you've understood, and flashcards bring back what you'd otherwise forget. Module 1 is free, with no account and no subscription. Understand it, one step at a time Each section breaks complex ideas into clear explanations and diagrams, so you can follow even the hard topics. A quiz before you move on shows you where you stand. Lessons, quizzes, flashcards and the glossary all work offline, so you can study anywhere. Stuck? Ask Ribo, your AI study helper You don't have to search the web or wait for the next class. Ribo answers questions about the lesson page, glossary entry or missed quiz question in front of you. A few questions are free every day, and purchased modules give you more. Answers can be wrong, so check them against the lesson. Turn your lecture slides into flashcards Exam coming up? Photograph your slides or import the lecture PDF, and the glossary terms in them become flashcards. Swipe through the pages, zoom in and tap a term to read its entry. It all happens on your device, so your slides stay with you. Keep what you've learned Turn any topic into a flashcard deck: spaced practice brings back what you'd otherwise forget and focuses on the cards you find hardest. The Review tab shows you what to do today: the cards that are due, the quiz questions worth another look, your streak and your progress. Forgot a term? The glossary has the key terms from every module, plus the 20 amino acids and the nucleobases. What you'll learn 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. Pay once, no subscription Module 1 is free. Buy only the modules you need, or all of them with Unlock All, which also includes future modules. No subscription and no expiry. Also included: Sequence Operator, Codon Picker and Triplet Encoder, for working with DNA sequences and the genetic code. Created by expert biologists. Found a bug or have suggestions? Email info@codon-one.com — we read every message.

About

AMROX

Features
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AMROX makes antimicrobial resistance easy to navigate for researchers and clinicians. Powered by the CARD database and Antibiotic Resistance Ontology (ARO), it lets you instantly search AMR genes, view detailed resistance mechanisms, monitor trends, and predict peptide antimicrobial spectra in one seamless interface.

Screenshots

Codon One4 screens
AMROX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Codon One at Free against AMROX's $4.99. Codon One also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). AMROX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On ads 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

Codon One is free to download; AMROX costs $4.99 up front. Codon One sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. AMROX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codon One ships an update monthly, AMROX every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Codon One versus AMROX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodon OneAMROX
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel GebertYoshikazu Mikawa

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Codon One

One-time7
  • Module 1: Chemistry of LifeFree
  • Module 2: Genetics$2.99
  • Module 3: Evolution$2.99
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  • Module 4: Science History$2.99
  • Module 5: Cell Biology$2.99
  • Module 6: Development$2.99
  • Unlock All$8.99
None

AMROX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codon One free?
Codon One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AMROX free?
AMROX costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codon One or AMROX have ads?
Neither Codon One nor AMROX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codon One or AMROX?
Codon One ships an update monthly, and AMROX every 3 days. Most recently, Codon One was updated on November 11, 2026 and AMROX on November 8, 2026.

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