Comparison

Lab Hack Tools vs KeyUp Radio

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

Head to head
About

Lab Hack Tools

This application provides essential tools for laboratory calculations and reference data. It covers molecular biology, chemistry, and physics with features like dilution calculators, buffer libraries, and experiment monitoring tools. Access over 50 tables and charts for scientific topics.

Highlights
  • Dilution calculator
  • Buffer library with protocols
  • Mastermix and buffer solution creator
  • Experiment timers and stopwatches
  • Scientific tables, charts, and illustrations
  • Practical tips and tricks
Features
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Lab Hack Tools is useful application for lab work. To achieve this goal the app provides different tools for calculating frequently needed values. Additionally reference values are provided to imitate a compact reference book. We included major part of our lab work experience is based on the molecular biology sector and we also included topics of chemistry and physics. Features : - Scientific techniques and practical tips and tricks particular in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, biotechnology and chemistry - Calculate and Convert Dilutions with our Dilution Calculator and determine the weight you need for specific Buffer Concentrations and Molarities - Buffer Library and find detailed Protocols of more then 50 common Stock Solutions and Buffers - Create Mastermixes and individual Buffers Solutions and and save them in your customized Library - Monitor your Scientific Experiments with our Timers, Stopwatches and Cell Counter - Experience more then 50 useful Tables, Charts, Graphics and Illustrations about topics like DNA, RNA and Proteins, ranging from Molecular Weight Ladders, Gel %, Running fronts, Degenerate Bases, Codon wheels, Amino acid details, SDS PAGE, Fluorochromes and Cell dish properties - Enjoy our Extras like our awesome music playlists which will bring fun and motivation to every Lab task.

About

KeyUp Radio

This app provides a modern interface for controlling amateur radio nodes. It allows users to discover nodes on their network, manage connections, and monitor real-time status. Designed for ham radio operators, it offers a streamlined experience for node management.

Highlights
  • Auto-discover AllStarLink nodes
  • Connect/disconnect links
  • One-tap presets
  • Real-time RX/TX status
  • Per-node management
  • Face ID protection
Features
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KeyUp is a fast, modern controller for your AllStarLink amateur-radio nodes — built for hams, by hams. Scan your local Wi-Fi to find your nodes, then connect and disconnect links, fire one-tap presets, watch real-time RX/TX and connected-node status, and manage everything from a clean iPhone and iPad interface. Features: • Auto-discover AllStarLink nodes on your network • Connect / disconnect links, permanent connects, disconnect-all • Five shared presets plus unlimited per-node presets • Live RX/TX and connected-node status • Per-node naming, Face ID protection, password autofill • Designed for ASL3 and HamVoIP nodes over the Asterisk Manager Interface (AMI) Private by design: KeyUp talks directly to your nodes on your local network. No ads, no tracking, no paywall — completely free. KeyUp is not affiliated with AllStarLink, Inc. Amateur radio license required to operate a node. Developed by Brandon Fowler (AE7BF) and Tyler Fowler (W7NTF).

Screenshots

Lab Hack Tools4 screens
KeyUp Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KeyUp Radio at Free against Lab Hack Tools's $1.99. KeyUp Radio also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). Lab Hack Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

KeyUp Radio is free to download; Lab Hack Tools costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lab Hack Tools ships an update every 23 months, KeyUp Radio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lab Hack Tools versus KeyUp Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLab Hack ToolsKeyUp Radio
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGorasiya Vishal NanjibhaiBaldGuy LLC

In-app purchases

None

Lab Hack Tools

No in-app purchases

None

KeyUp Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lab Hack Tools free?
Lab Hack Tools costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyUp Radio free?
KeyUp Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lab Hack Tools or KeyUp Radio have ads?
Neither Lab Hack Tools nor KeyUp Radio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lab Hack Tools or KeyUp Radio?
Lab Hack Tools ships an update every 23 months, and KeyUp Radio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lab Hack Tools was updated on November 3, 2026 and KeyUp Radio on November 13, 2026.

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