BISApp vs Lab.Hacks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BISApp
Stay informed about the Birmingham Islamic Society's events and activities. Access important information, including prayer times, to help you connect with the community.
- Activity information
- Salat timings
- Community connection
- Event updates
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Provides Information about Birmingham Islamic Society activities, salat timings, etc.
Lab.Hacks
This app serves as a laboratory assistant, offering a collection of essential tools, calculators, and guides for students, researchers, and technicians. It simplifies everyday lab tasks with features like dilution calculators, timers, and protocols, all accessible offline.
- Dilution, molarity, and unit conversion calculators
- Smart lab timers
- Quick reference tables
- Step-by-step protocols and guides
- Offline access
- Minimalist design
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Lab.hacks is your ultimate companion for everyday work in the laboratory. Whether you're a student, researcher, or lab technician, Lab.hacks provides you with a growing collection of essential tools, calculators, and practical hacks designed to make your lab life easier. Features: • Handy calculators for dilutions, molarity, unit conversions & more • Smart lab timers and quick reference tables • Step-by-step protocols and how-to guides • Offline access – always available when you need it • Minimalist design for maximum focus • No login required – just open and start using From pipetting shortcuts to buffer recipes – Lab.hacks brings efficiency to your fingertips. Stop wasting time searching for formulas and start working smarter in the lab! Get Lab.hacks now and discover how small tools can make a big difference. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BISApp at none against Lab.Hacks's 8. BISApp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Lab.Hacks sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BISApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BISApp against 4.9 for Lab.Hacks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 533 and 136 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 96% and 96% positive.
BISApp ships an update monthly, Lab.Hacks every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BISApp | Lab.Hacks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (533 ratings) | 4.9 (136 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | 96.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 533 — better | 136 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ozair Inc. | Lab.hacks GmbH |
Customer experience
BISApp
Lab.Hacks
Bugs and requests
BISApp
Requested features
8 requests- Add widgets
- Add compass for qibla direction
- Add daily Hadith
- Add one verse from the Quran daily
- Add youth channel
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- Give space after time and show AM or PM
- Change 'Jummah Khateeb Schedule' to 'Jumuah Khateeb Schedule'
- Prompt users to rate the app after a few days
Lab.Hacks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BISApp
No in-app purchases
Lab.Hacks
- Lab.hacks Ad-free monthly$2.991 Month
- Lab.hacks Ad-free annual$28.991 Year
- Donate 1$$0.99
- Donate 5$$3.99
- Donate 10$$8.99
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- Donate 20$$17.99
- Donate 50$$44.99
- Donate 100$$89.99
