# MATLAB Mobile vs Transnetyx

The clearest difference is rating: Transnetyx at 4.0 against MATLAB Mobile's 3.2. Transnetyx also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MATLAB Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Transnetyx holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MATLAB Mobile has 178 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of MATLAB Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Transnetyx's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MATLAB Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Transnetyx every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MATLAB Mobile | Transnetyx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matlab-mobile/id370976661/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transnetyx/id965230577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **178** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **36.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The MathWorks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/370976664) | [YX Genomics](https://appshunter.io/developer/965230576) |

## What reviewers say

### MATLAB Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matlab-mobile/id370976661)

Access MATLAB commands, create and edit files, and visualize data from your mobile device. Connect to the cloud for expanded storage and access to add-on products. Acquire data from sensors and your camera for real-time analysis.

**Highlights:** Command-line access to MATLAB, Create, edit, and run MATLAB files, 2D and 3D data visualization, Data acquisition from device sensors, Cloud storage with MATLAB Drive, Image and video acquisition

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exceptional performance on iPad/iPhone
- 👍 Great for school work and projects
- 👍 Useful for visualizing sensor data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Plots do not scale properly
- 🐛 Buggy UI and keyboard issues
- 🐛 Crashes on iPad Pro M1
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🔒 Cannot save or edit live scripts offline

**Reported bugs**

- Plots show outdated data
- Cursor and typing issues with live scripts
- Frequent disconnections and reconnection problems

**Requested features**

- Add Simulink support
- Optimize for iPad Pro and new iPadOS
- Allow local file storage and editing
- Improve plot handling and reset functionality


### Transnetyx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transnetyx/id965230577)

Access and manage your automated genotyping results on the go. Search, view, and share your data quickly and easily from your mobile device, saving valuable research time.

**Highlights:** Search orders, strains, and samples, View genotyping results, Share results via email, Automated genotyping service access, Time-saving for researchers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MATLAB Mobile free?

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

### Is Transnetyx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MATLAB Mobile or Transnetyx?

Transnetyx is rated higher. MATLAB Mobile averages 3.2 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Transnetyx averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MATLAB Mobile or Transnetyx have ads?

MATLAB Mobile shows ads; Transnetyx does not.

### Which is updated more often, MATLAB Mobile or Transnetyx?

MATLAB Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Transnetyx every 19 months. Most recently, MATLAB Mobile was updated on September 26, 2026 and Transnetyx on June 2, 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.*