Comparison

GenomeCache vs MyJaxState Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GenomeCache

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
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Genome Cache™ has been developed by the Educational Outreach Team at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama. It can be used on McMillian Park, located on the HudsonAlpha campus in Huntsville or in conjunction with the GenomeCache website (genomecache.hudsonalpha.org), anyone anywhere can create their own GenomeWalk. The app includes a total of 20 different pathways through the human genome to choose from, each highlighting 15 genetic points of interest. Explore the human genome through a virtual scavenger hunt, learn about how genes contribute to human traits, engage with fun facts, and test your knowledge with a trivia questions. Get points by finding each location and answering the trivia questions correctly and post your high score to the leader board.

About

MyJaxState Mobile

This university app provides students and faculty with essential tools for campus life. Access schedules, grades, financial aid, campus maps, and university news. Stay connected with the JSU community and manage your academic journey efficiently.

Highlights
  • Course schedules and instructor contact
  • Midterm and final grade checking
  • Financial aid status and requirements
  • Campus map with directions
  • University news and events
  • Library book search
  • Faculty and department directory
Features
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MyJaxState Mobile helps you stay connected like never before. You'll have access to great features that will make your experience at Jacksonville State University more effective, more efficient, and more fun! Key Features Include: • Schedule - Students--view scheduled courses in day or term view. View contact information on instructor, and connect with classmates with the course roster. Get walking directions to your building using the built in campus map! Faculty--view courses being taught by day and term and view student roster. • Grades - Check your midterm and final grades. • Academic Profile - View program of study information including degree, major, classification, and advisor. • Financial Aid - Quick access to various financial aid information including application status, requirements, awards, and eligibility/progress information. • Holds & Notifications - View any holds on your student account, plus view any other important notifications sent by JSU. Push notifications can be viewed on connected Apple Watch. • Library - Search for Books in the Houston Cole Library. • Academic Calendar - View the JSU academic calendar. • Directory - Find contact information for JSU faculty, staff and students. • Department Directory - Find location and contact information for JSU Departments and Offices. • Emergency Numbers - Quick access to phone numbers for University Police, Jacksonville Fire Department, etc. • Campus Map - Detailed map of campus with building locations, driving/walking directions. • Dining Choices - View hours and menu information for campus dining. • News - Stay informed on the latest news from JSU. • Events - View upcoming events, filter by category, add to device personal calendar. • Social Media - Links to JSU's social media outlets. • Student Media - Access to 'The Chanticleer' and live streaming of WLJS-FM • Athletics - Schedules, Scores, Rosters and more on all your favorite Jacksonville State athletic teams. • GEM - Access to Gamecock Enterprise Messaging (GEM) E-Mail. • JSU Traditions - At JSU we value traditions, learn more about our different traditions. • Make a Gift - Make a gift to the JSU Foundation. • And Much More!

Screenshots

GenomeCache4 screens
MyJaxState Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GenomeCache at 4.2 against MyJaxState Mobile's 3.0. GenomeCache also leads on iOS requirement (11 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GenomeCache holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of GenomeCache's written reviews are positive against 42% of MyJaxState Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GenomeCache ships an update every 3 months, MyJaxState Mobile every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GenomeCache versus MyJaxState Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenomeCacheMyJaxState Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHudsonAlpha Institute for BiotechnologyJacksonville State University

Customer experience

GenomeCache

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

MyJaxState Mobile

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative47.4%

In-app purchases

None

GenomeCache

No in-app purchases

None

MyJaxState Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GenomeCache free?
GenomeCache is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyJaxState Mobile free?
MyJaxState Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GenomeCache or MyJaxState Mobile?
GenomeCache is rated higher. GenomeCache averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MyJaxState Mobile averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do GenomeCache or MyJaxState Mobile have ads?
Neither GenomeCache nor MyJaxState Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GenomeCache or MyJaxState Mobile?
GenomeCache ships an update every 3 months, and MyJaxState Mobile every 6 months. Most recently, GenomeCache was updated on October 6, 2026 and MyJaxState Mobile on October 2, 2026.

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