Comparison

Biomolecules vs MicroQuest

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

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About

Biomolecules

Features
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Biomolecules: Macromolecules app can help you learn the four classes of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins, as well as some of the cellular processes involved in the metabolism of macromolecules. This application is the part of the Biomolecules: discover structures and processes app series which is being developed to help anyone interested in learning General, Organic and Biological Chemistry topics related to biomolecules and the processes in which they are involved.

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MicroQuest

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Shrink down with Leo and Clara to micro-size and dive into a water drop full of life! In MicroQuest, kids discover the tiny world of microbes โ€“ lovingly illustrated, explained in a child-friendly way, and fully voiced. How exploring becomes an adventure: COLLECT Move your microscope through pond, sea, skin, yogurt, soil and more. 30 real microbes are waiting to be discovered โ€“ from the paramecium to the tardigrade. Some are common, others rare or even legendary. SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY Find of the Day shows you a special creature every day โ€“ catch it to earn bonus food for your station. And very rarely, a glowing variant appears, easy to spot by its golden sparkle. Can you find one? RESEARCH STATION Caught microbes move into your own petri dish. Feed them, raise them, pet them โ€“ and some even have offspring! EVERYTHING READ ALOUD Every microbe tells its story with its own voice. Perfect for kids who can't read yet. Leo and Clara guide you through the whole game. DISCOVER & MARVEL How big is a microbe really? Where does it live? What can it do? Size comparisons, profiles and fun facts make invisible life easy to grasp. FOR IPHONE, IPAD AND IPHONE DUO On iPhone Duo, MicroQuest uses the big inner display and adapts as you open, close or half-fold your device โ€“ half-folded, the research station becomes a lab bench. MADE FOR PARENTS No ads. No trackers. No subscriptions. MicroQuest collects no data. Purchases are protected by a parental gate. Level 1 is completely free to play. With a single one-time purchase you unlock all worlds and microbes forever โ€“ no recurring costs. Perfect for curious kids ages 5 to 8.

Screenshots

Biomolecules4 screens
MicroQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Biomolecules at none against MicroQuest's 1. Biomolecules also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). MicroQuest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MicroQuest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Biomolecules asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Biomolecules ships an update monthly, MicroQuest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Biomolecules versus MicroQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiomoleculesMicroQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size173 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarolina Biological SupplyNathan Seefelder

In-app purchases

None

Biomolecules

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MicroQuest

One-time1
  • Vollversion$3.99

Questions

Is Biomolecules free?
Biomolecules is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MicroQuest free?
MicroQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Biomolecules or MicroQuest have ads?
Biomolecules shows ads; MicroQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, Biomolecules or MicroQuest?
Biomolecules ships an update monthly, and MicroQuest every 3 days. Most recently, Biomolecules was updated on November 3, 2026 and MicroQuest on October 31, 2026.

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