GenomeCache vs Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC
This app helps students understand math terms with interactive flashcards. It offers definitions, examples, and practice modes, with options to hide or reveal information and switch between English and Spanish. It's designed for elementary classrooms and aligns with specific math curricula.
- Interactive flashcards with terms, examples, and definitions
- Hide/reveal sections for practice
- English and Spanish language support
- Select cards by category or individually
- Self-check mode for students
- Share card sets via code for teachers
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Math Vocabulary Cards help students deepen their conceptual understanding of key terms in mathematics. Each card features three sections: a math term, a representative example or model, and a concise definition. Each section can be hidden or revealed providing multiple options for practice. Vocabulary cards can be selected individually or by category and switched seamlessly between English and Spanish. Math Vocabulary Cards are ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use iPads. These key mathematical terms are featured throughout the Bridges in Mathematics K-5 curriculum. FEATURES: • Choose cards sets for grades K-2 or 3-5. • Select cards by category or individually. • Cards can be automatically sorted in random or alphabetical order. • Hide and reveal one or more sections of each card. • View terms and definitions in English or Spanish. • Students can use self-check mode to mark off cards they know. • Teachers can send selected card sets to students via a share code. ABOUT US This resource is brought to you by The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 education since 1976. Our mission is to inspire and enable individuals to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability. www.mathlearningcenter.org This app was crafted by Clarity Innovations. We help improve teaching and learning by creating solutions that match promising technologies with the needs of education. Visit us: www.clarity-innovations.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC at 100% against GenomeCache's 44%. GenomeCache's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GenomeCache holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of GenomeCache's written reviews are positive against 100% of Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC'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, Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GenomeCache | Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 3.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology | The Math Learning Center |
Customer experience
GenomeCache
Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC
In-app purchases
GenomeCache
No in-app purchases
Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC
No in-app purchases
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