Comparison

CloudLabs DNA Replication vs IRAKU

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

Head to head
About

CloudLabs DNA Replication

Features
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The objective of this simulator is to replicate a DNA chain of a given protein. For this purpose, the conversion of the RNA strand to the DNA template strand must be carried out and the complementary strand constructed. The simulator includes the DNA template, adenine, cytosine, guanine, uracil and thymine models.

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IRAKU

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IRAKU is a visual education app for genetics, DNA, and evolution. Learn by seeing and playing. The 17th title in the long-running "RAKU" series that started with SUUGAKU (math), BUTURAKU (physics), and continues through DENRAKU (electricity), HARAKU (waves), NETURAKU (heat), SEIRAKU (astronomy), KORAKU (optics), RYORAKU (quantum), RYURAKU (fluids), KAKURAKU (probability), KIKARAKU (geometry), KAGAKU (chemistry), KINRAKU (microbiology), NOURAKU (neuroscience), KIKARAKU (mechanics), and CHIRAKU (geology). This time the theme is genetics, DNA, and evolution. Nine topics covering high school through introductory college biology, packaged as beautifully animated simulations. [Nine simulators] - DNA Double Helix Viewer Pseudo-3D rotating double helix. Adjust base-pair count (6 to 40) and rotation speed; enter your own sequence, generate a random one, or hit Mutate to flip a single base. Tap any base to see position, hydrogen-bond count, and surrounding context. - Central Dogma A five-stage animation: DNA strands unwind, mRNA is transcribed from the template strand, exported to the cytoplasm, translated codon-by-codon at the ribosome, and a polypeptide chain emerges. Play, pause, reset, and adjust speed. - Punnett Square (Mendelian Cross) Pick parental genotypes (AA / Aa / aa) and immediately see the offspring genotype distribution and dominant:recessive phenotype ratio. Switch to dihybrid mode to experience independent assortment (9:3:3:1). - Codon Translator Type a DNA sequence; the app transcribes mRNA and translates to the 20 amino acids. Switch between three reading frames, and consult the built-in 64-codon table. - Mutation & Evolution Add mutation rate and selection pressure (e.g. recessive lethality) to a population, then step generations to watch genotype frequencies shift on both an individual grid and a line chart. Shrink the population to see genetic drift kick in. - Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium The null model of population genetics: pΒ² + 2pq + qΒ² = 1. Slide allele frequency p and each genotype's fitness, then advance generations and watch the bar chart and trajectory drift away from equilibrium. - Phylogenetic Tree Builder Enter multiple sequences; the app computes Hamming distances, builds a distance matrix, and clusters via UPGMA to draw a tree. Human, chimpanzee, mouse, and chicken sequences are preloaded. - CRISPR Lab Design a 20-nt guide RNA and cut with Cas9. The app detects PAM sites (NGG) on both strands, then resolves the cut via NHEJ (indels) or HDR (donor-template replacement). See the edited sequence vs. the original. - Karyotype Viewer Human's 23 chromosome pairs arranged in a karyotype. Tap to switch among normal (46,XX / 46,XY), trisomy 21 / 18 / 13, Turner syndrome (45,X), and Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY). [Features] - Info sheet with the underlying equations or principles in every simulator - Real-time visualizations of central dogma, Punnett squares, Hardy-Weinberg, UPGMA, and more - Japanese and English supported - Dark and Light modes - Intuitive, polished UI [Who it's for] - High-school biology and college genetics students - Anyone who wants to internalize how DNA, genes, and evolution actually work - Teachers looking for a classroom demo or a tablet-based supplement - Anyone who reads "genome" or "genetic testing" in the news and wants the real picture

Screenshots

CloudLabs DNA Replication1 screens
IRAKU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CloudLabs DNA Replication at none against IRAKU's shown. CloudLabs DNA Replication also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
CloudLabs DNA Replication versus IRAKU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudLabs DNA ReplicationIRAKU
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size71 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJiovany OrozcoFuji Bit Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CloudLabs DNA Replication

No in-app purchases

None

IRAKU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudLabs DNA Replication free?
CloudLabs DNA Replication is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IRAKU free?
IRAKU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CloudLabs DNA Replication or IRAKU have ads?
IRAKU shows ads; CloudLabs DNA Replication does not.

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