Comparison

Genetic Code vs Learn Organic Nomenclature

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

Head to head
About

Genetic Code

This app provides a comprehensive reference for genetic code, visualizing codons and offering detailed information on 20 amino acids. Explore different representations of the codon table and access extensive data on amino acid properties and abbreviations.

Highlights
  • Visual codon table
  • Amino acid properties
  • Codon picker tool
  • Circular codon representation
  • Alignment with start codons
  • Nucleotide code reference
Features
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GeneticCode is a handy reference tool for students and researches. The application visualizes standard genetic code as well as provides information about 20 amino acids and their abbreviations. The codon table is represented in four different ways: * Codon Picker -- allows you to select a particular codon to see the name and structure of the corresponding amino acid. You can see amino acid properties by clicking on the amino acid structure. * Codon Table -- table representation of the codon table * Codon Circle -- circular representation of the codon table (a little bit unusual, but pretty) * Codon Alignment -- contains additional information about initiation (start) codons === Following information about each amino acid is provided: * Chemical structure * Three letter and one letter abbreviations * All codons that encode the amino acid * Polarity * Side chain charge (neutral, positive, negative) * pH (acidic or basic) * Chemical formula of the side chain * Aromatic or aliphatic * Essential * Small * Polar * Hydrophobic * Hydropathy * Molecular weight (MW) * Isoelectric Point (pI) * pK1 (-COOH) * pK2 (+NH3) * pKa * reference to Wikipedia ==== "Amino Acid and Nucleotide Codes" reference tool contains 26 amino acid and 16 nucleotide codes (abbreviations). This includes the following non-standard/degenerate codes: R Purine (A or G) Y Pyrimidine (C or T) N Any nucleotide W Weak (A or T) S Strong (G or C) M Amino (A or C) K Keto (G or T) B Not A (G or C or T) H Not G (A or C or T) D Not C (A or G or T) V Not T (A or G or C) Asx B Asn or Asp Glx Z Gln or Glu Xle J Leu or Ile Sec U Selenocysteine (UGA) Pyl O Pyrrolysine (UAG) Unk X Unknown ==== Amino Acid Venn Diagram shows classification of all amino acids by physical/chemical properties on a single picture.

About

Learn Organic Nomenclature

Learn the nomenclature of organic molecules through interactive levels and creative building. This app offers tutorials and challenges to help you master naming and drawing organic compounds.

Highlights
  • Interactive naming and drawing exercises
  • Over 70 levels for various organic compounds
  • Creative mode to build and name molecules
  • Colorful markings for molecule parts
  • Option to hide names for self-challenge
Features
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Master organic chemistry nomenclature through interactive lessons, molecule-building exercises, challenges, and practice tests. Learn IUPAC naming step by step with over 70 levels designed for high school chemistry, AP Chemistry, and introductory organic chemistry students. Instead of memorizing rules, you'll actively build, analyze, and name molecules yourself in an interactive chemistry training. FEATURES Interactive tutorials that teach nomenclature from the ground up, with a organic chemistry quiz! Over 70 levels covering the organic chemistry nomenclature of hydrocarbons: • Alkanes • Alkenes • Alkynes • Alcohols • Aldehydes • Ketones Learn in both directions: • Match molecules to names • Match names to molecular structures • Draw molecules from given names • Name molecules you create yourself Chemistry tutorials: In levels that introduce new o chem concepts, there are chemistry tutorials explaining you exactly how to master the level. Creative Mode: Build your own organic molecules and let the app generate the correct IUPAC name instantly. Perfect for experimenting, checking homework, or exploring nomenclature rules. Practice Tests: Challenge yourself with tests that help you check your progress and identify topics that need more practice. Visual learning aids: Color-coded highlights show which parts of a molecule correspond to specific parts of its IUPAC name. Use the molecule builder to create a molecule, then see how it is named! Hide names and for chemistry challenges and for additional organic chemistry practice. Planetary Nomenclature Neptune is designed to make learning organic chemistry more engaging, intuitive, and interactive than traditional memorization methods. Additional supported structures include halogen alkanes and carboxylic acids. Ring structures are not currently supported. Whether you're preparing for AP Chemistry, studying organic chemistry (ochem) at school for exam prep or doing university chemistry, or you are simply interested in learning chemical nomenclature, this app provides a practical and interactive way to master IUPAC naming. It's a fun learning game!

Screenshots

Genetic Code4 screens
Learn Organic Nomenclature4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Genetic Code at none against Learn Organic Nomenclature's 3. Genetic Code also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Learn Organic Nomenclature's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 55%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Organic Nomenclature sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Genetic Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Organic Nomenclature holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Genetic Code's written reviews are positive against 77% of Learn Organic Nomenclature's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Genetic Code ships an update every 2 months, Learn Organic Nomenclature fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Genetic Code versus Learn Organic Nomenclature: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenetic CodeLearn Organic Nomenclature
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSlaVanya LLCPaul Schwind

Customer experience

Genetic Code

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

Learn Organic Nomenclature

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%

In-app purchases

None

Genetic Code

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Organic Nomenclature

One-time3
  • Premium$3.99
  • Premium Class of Size 20$24.99
  • Premium Class of Size 40$39.99

Questions

Is Genetic Code free?
Genetic Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Organic Nomenclature free?
Learn Organic Nomenclature is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Genetic Code or Learn Organic Nomenclature?
Learn Organic Nomenclature is rated higher. Genetic Code averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Learn Organic Nomenclature averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Genetic Code or Learn Organic Nomenclature have ads?
Neither Genetic Code nor Learn Organic Nomenclature shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Genetic Code or Learn Organic Nomenclature?
Genetic Code ships an update every 2 months, and Learn Organic Nomenclature fortnightly. Most recently, Genetic Code was updated on October 9, 2026 and Learn Organic Nomenclature on October 15, 2026.

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