Biological Buffer Calculator vs Capgene
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Biological Buffer Calculator
This utility app assists chemists and biochemists in preparing precise buffer solutions. Users input desired volume, pH, and concentration, along with stock solution details, to receive exact mixing instructions.
- Buffer system selection
- Volume, pH, and concentration input
- Stock solution concentration input
- Precise mixing volume calculation
- Pocket companion for labs
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Chemical/biochemical pocket companion designed by the editors of Current Protocols. Choose from a list of all of the commonly used biological buffer systems, enter your desired volume, pH, and buffer concentration, as well as the concentrations of your stock solutions of the conjugate acid and base, and the calculator will inform you of the exact volumes of these stock solutions to mix in order to obtain the buffer needed.
Capgene
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Capgene is a molecular biology tool for viewing and editing DNA sequences on iPhone and iPad. Open GenBank and FASTA files, inspect annotated plasmid maps, find open reading frames, and run virtual gel electrophoresis — all without a desktop computer. Features: - Circular and linear plasmid map with feature labels and restriction enzyme sites - ORF finder with adjustable minimum length and protein sequence viewer - Sequence editor with feature annotation - Virtual gel electrophoresis simulation - Clone tool for restriction digestion and ligation planning - Import GenBank (.gb) and FASTA files - Export annotated sequences Designed for researchers, students, and anyone working with recombinant DNA. Terms of Use / EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aswift.net/capgene/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Biological Buffer Calculator at Free against Capgene's $0.99. Biological Buffer Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Capgene's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 77 months). On 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
Biological Buffer Calculator is free to download; Capgene costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Biological Buffer Calculator ships an update every 77 months, Capgene every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Biological Buffer Calculator | Capgene |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 77 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wiley | 晨 陈 |
In-app purchases
Biological Buffer Calculator
No in-app purchases
Capgene
No in-app purchases
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