Fluorescence SpectraViewer vs BioCalc Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fluorescence SpectraViewer
This app allows users to plot and compare fluorescent spectra, check spectral compatibility for various fluorophores, and email configurations. It serves as a mobile extension of an online tool for biological applications.
- Plot and compare fluorescent spectra
- Check spectral compatibility
- Add emission and excitation filters
- Email configurations and figures
- Search extensive fluorophore list
- Mobile-friendly interface
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Plot and compare spectra, check the spectral compatibility for many fluorophores and email the configuration to yourself or others in the lab in a clear printable format. This mobile SpectraViewer acts as an extension of our online SpectraViewer tool which can be found at www.thermofisher.com/spectraviewer. Highlights: -View and compare fluorescent proteins and dyes for biological applications -Add up to 5 emission and 5 excitation filters per plot -Email settings and figures directly to your inbox in a clear printable format -Mobile friendly display and user interface for simple setup -Easily search our extensive list of fluorophores
BioCalc Lab
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BioCalc Lab is a precise, professional bioinformatics calculator designed for molecular biology researchers, students, and lab technicians. CALCULATORS INCLUDED PCR Setup Build your PCR reaction table interactively. Add or remove reagents, set stock and final concentrations, choose units from a dropdown, and get an instant pipetting summary with exact µL volumes — including nuclease-free water fill. Dilution (C1V1 = C2V2) Solve for any of the four variables in the dilution equation. Enter three known values and the result updates instantly, along with a plain-language pipetting instruction. Molarity Calculate mass, amount (mol), volume, or concentration using molar mass. Supports multiple input paths — enter whichever values you know and the correct result is derived automatically. Primer Analysis Paste or type any 5'→3' primer sequence. Instantly see: - Length and base composition (GC / AT counts and GC%) - Melting temperature via Wallace rule and a simplified nearest-neighbor formula (50 mM Na⁺) - Four quality checks: GC content, length range, self-complementarity, and 3' hairpin risk - Reverse complement sequence DESIGN PHILOSOPHY BioCalc Lab follows a dark lab-aesthetic interface — deep navy background, teal accent readouts, and monospaced numeric displays — so results are easy to read at a glance at the bench. PRIVACY No account required. No data collected. All calculations happen on-device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Fluorescence SpectraViewer at Free against BioCalc Lab's $0.99. Fluorescence SpectraViewer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 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
Fluorescence SpectraViewer is free to download; BioCalc Lab costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Fluorescence SpectraViewer | BioCalc Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.6 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thermo Fisher Scientific | 长贵 周 |
In-app purchases
Fluorescence SpectraViewer
No in-app purchases
BioCalc Lab
No in-app purchases
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