3D_NA vs Protein Viewer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D_NA
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This application is an aid for students to visualise nucleotides using augemted reality. This is to provide students a three-dimensional perspective of the nucleotides using examples of adenine and thymine. Additionally, students can manipulate the image markers to visualise an A:T base-pair. This is for use in a basic biology course.
Protein Viewer Pro
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Building on our powerful viewer for RCSB Protein Data Bank structures, this release adds a significant new layer of information by integrating data from UniProt. Our goal is to empower protein specialists to seamlessly capture inspiration and engage in discussions with their peers, providing a handy tool for work in the laboratory or even outdoors. We hope you enjoy your protein research anywhere. We're also excited to announce that a "Protein Music" app is in the works! https://heebok.github.io/protein_viewer_manual.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 3D_NA at daily against Protein Viewer Pro's every 2 weeks. 3D_NA also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
3D_NA ships an update daily, Protein Viewer Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D_NA | Protein Viewer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National University of Singapore | Heebok Lee |
In-app purchases
3D_NA
No in-app purchases
Protein Viewer Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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