Codon One vs Anatomy Puzzles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive learning modules
- Quick quizzes for comprehension
- Clear diagrams and plain language
- Molecule reference guide
- Sequence analysis tools
- Genetic code exploration
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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.
Anatomy Puzzles
Master human anatomy with interactive puzzles. This app offers a playful learning approach with crosswords and shuffle puzzles created by medical professionals. Study offline with no ads, perfect for students and enthusiasts.
- Interactive crosswords
- Dynamic shuffle puzzles
- Offline study
- Ad-free experience
- Created by medical professionals
- Covers human anatomy
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Human anatomy got you puzzled? Give the flashcards a break and this a go! Created by a UK Doctor and an Anatomy Professor, this interactive puzzle app offers a playful learning approach to mastering human anatomy. Whether you are a medical student, allied health professional, or anatomy enthusiast looking to test your knowledge, this is the app for you. Why choose this app? - 100% Offline & Ad-Free: Study on the train, in the clinic, or at home with zero distractions and no internet required. - Human made: All puzzles included in this app have been created by medical/anatomy professionals, not AI - Playful Learning: Ditch the dry textbooks. Engage your brain with 27 comprehensive crosswords and 43 dynamic shuffle puzzles designed to make recall effortless. - Buy it now and get more later: Your purchase today includes all planned future puzzles at the time of launch for no additional cost. Think you know your anatomy? Download now and put your knowledge to the test!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Codon One at Free against Anatomy Puzzles's $1.99. Anatomy Puzzles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On 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
Codon One is free to download; Anatomy Puzzles costs $1.99 up front. Codon One sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Anatomy Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.
Codon One ships an update every 3 weeks, Anatomy Puzzles daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codon One | Anatomy Puzzles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 277 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Gebert | THOMAS ROBERT PROCTOR |
Customer experience
Codon One
Anatomy Puzzles
In-app purchases
Codon One
- Module 2: GeneticsFree
- Module 1: Chemistry of LifeFree
- 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
Anatomy Puzzles
No in-app purchases
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