# SPARKvue 4 vs GenomeCache

The clearest difference is rating: GenomeCache at 4.2 against SPARKvue 4's 1.9. GenomeCache also leads on iOS requirement (11 vs 13.0). SPARKvue 4's advantage is ratings volume (638 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

GenomeCache holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPARKvue 4 has 638 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of SPARKvue 4's written reviews are positive against 44% of GenomeCache's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SPARKvue 4 ships an update every 2 months, GenomeCache every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPARKvue 4 | GenomeCache |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (638 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkvue-4/id361907181/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genomecache/id470275184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **638** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PASCO scientific](https://appshunter.io/developer/361907184) | [HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology](https://appshunter.io/developer/364882018) |

## What reviewers say

### SPARKvue 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkvue-4/id361907181)

Collect, visualize, and analyze real-time sensor data for STEM education. Wirelessly connect sensors, capture images for analysis, and build custom displays. Share live data and create electronic lab journals for collaborative learning.

**Highlights:** Live sensor data collection, Wireless Bluetooth sensor connection, Multiple data display options, Built-in statistical analysis tools, Interactive lab activities, Electronic student lab journals, Live data sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saved my life
- 🚀 Cured my cancer
- 🚀 Helped me get a girlfriend
- 🚀 Gave me superpowers
- 🚀 Transported me to Syria

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashed my computer
- 🐛 Killed my family
- 🐛 Gave me testicular cancer
- 🐛 Asked for my location
- 🐛 Turned me into a communist

**Reported bugs**

- Caused spontaneous combustion
- Erased all my data
- Triggered a nuclear meltdown
- Turned my dog into a salad bowl
- Gave me a permanent wedgie

**Requested features**

- Add free Fortnite V-Bucks
- Integrate with Tinder
- Allow users to summon demons
- Provide a self-destruct button
- Add support for teleportation


### GenomeCache

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genomecache/id470275184)

Explore the human genome through a virtual scavenger hunt, learning about genetic points of interest and their contribution to human traits. Test your knowledge with trivia and compete on a leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Virtual scavenger hunt through the human genome, Learn about genetic points of interest, Discover how genes contribute to human traits, Engage with fun facts, Test knowledge with trivia questions, Post high scores to a leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPARKvue 4 free?

SPARKvue 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GenomeCache free?

GenomeCache is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SPARKvue 4 or GenomeCache?

GenomeCache is rated higher. SPARKvue 4 averages 1.9 out of 5 from 638 ratings, while GenomeCache averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do SPARKvue 4 or GenomeCache have ads?

Neither SPARKvue 4 nor GenomeCache shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPARKvue 4 or GenomeCache?

SPARKvue 4 ships an update every 2 months, and GenomeCache every 3 months. Most recently, SPARKvue 4 was updated on October 19, 2026 and GenomeCache on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*