# GenomeCache vs CampusGroups

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GenomeCache at 44% against CampusGroups's 12%. GenomeCache also leads on iOS requirement (11 vs 15.1). CampusGroups's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CampusGroups holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CampusGroups has 5.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of GenomeCache's written reviews are positive against 12% of CampusGroups's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GenomeCache ships an update every 3 months, CampusGroups every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GenomeCache | CampusGroups |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genomecache/id470275184/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campusgroups/id566688504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 12.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 113 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology](https://appshunter.io/developer/364882018) | [Novalsys, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/566688507) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### CampusGroups

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campusgroups/id566688504)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This app fosters private campus communities for student organizations, departments, and teams. It provides tools for communication, event management, membership tracking, and payments, enhancing student engagement and group leadership.

**Highlights:** Upcoming events, Event registrations, Campus & group feeds, Directory & profiles, Chat, Attendance tracking, Dedicated event app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📆 Helpful for campus events
- 🔗 Integrates with school accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🔄 Constant need to re-login
- 🚫 Missing critical features

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register for events
- Events not showing up correctly
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Login issues and invalid email errors

**Requested features**

- Add calendar view for events
- Improve event registration flow
- Enhance search and filtering options
- Provide better notification management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GenomeCache free?

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

### Is CampusGroups free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GenomeCache or CampusGroups?

CampusGroups is rated higher. GenomeCache averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CampusGroups averages 4.4 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do GenomeCache or CampusGroups have ads?

Neither GenomeCache nor CampusGroups shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GenomeCache or CampusGroups?

GenomeCache ships an update every 3 months, and CampusGroups every 3 weeks. Most recently, GenomeCache was updated on October 6, 2026 and CampusGroups on October 10, 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.*