Comparison

Graphene Virtual Microscope vs DoodleConnect

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

Head to head
About

Graphene Virtual Microscope

Explore the atomic structure of graphene through a virtual electron microscope. Zoom in to see objects 40,000 times smaller than a hair, revealing atomic details.

Highlights
  • Virtual electron microscope simulation
  • High magnification viewing
  • Graphene image exploration
  • Zoom in/out functionality
  • Atomic-level detail visualization
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In an Electron Microscope objects can be viewed at very large magnifications, much beyond that of an Optical or Light Microscope. You can comfortably see objects that are 40000 times smaller than the width of a hair. You can see atoms! This app shows images of Graphene obtained with a Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope, and it mimics the zooming in and zooming out actions of this instrument.

About

DoodleConnect

Monitor your child's educational development across multiple learning applications. Stay informed about their achievements, progress through the curriculum, and receive real-time updates on their learning journey.

Highlights
  • Instant progress notifications
  • View latest achievements
  • Track stars earned
  • Follow curriculum progress
Features
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Track your child's progress across all four Doodle apps with DoodleConnect! With the help of DoodleConnect, you can get involved with your child's learning journey like never before. ▶ Key features • Receive instant notifications about their progress • View their latest achievements and see how many stars they've earned • Follow their progress through the curriculum DoodleConnect is free for all Doodle users, whether you have a home or school subscription.

Screenshots

Graphene Virtual Microscope4 screens
DoodleConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DoodleConnect at 4.7 against Graphene Virtual Microscope's 2.3. DoodleConnect also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 19%) and ratings volume (56 vs 12). Graphene Virtual Microscope's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

DoodleConnect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Graphene Virtual Microscope's written reviews are positive against 56% of DoodleConnect's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Graphene Virtual Microscope versus DoodleConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraphene Virtual MicroscopeDoodleConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (12 ratings)4.7 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews56.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1256 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJubjub Studios LimitedDiscovery Education Inc.

Customer experience

Graphene Virtual Microscope

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative75.0%

DoodleConnect

All ratings56 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative38.0%

Bugs and requests

Graphene Virtual Microscope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DoodleConnect

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • Losing streak
  • No synching between apps on different devices
  • Not synching with Doodle Connect app
  • Latest update ruined the app
  • Can't understand children's results anymore
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  • Lots of annoying little glitches
  • Doesn't work on most devices
  • App keeps switching off
  • Update is not working
  • Can't see message and screen freeze on tapping message icon
  • Can't go back to view another sibling's account
  • Lack accuracy
  • Difficult to collate the information needed
  • App won't work
  • Doesn't really work
  • Can only see one or none of children's progress
  • Says child is on 0 day streak when they are not
  • Too many glitches in system
  • Doesn't record all points when signing in across different devices
  • Parent app no longer works
  • Last version defective
  • Parent dashboard cannot log on
  • Misleading info, doesn't relate to child's DM app
  • Doodle Stars on DM different to parent area and parent app
  • Cannot delete and reinstall because info is stored in the cloud
  • Delay between parent app and DoodleMaths app
  • Today's or yesterday's stars not showing in metrics
  • Missing lots of data
  • No longer works since update
  • Latest version crap, glitchy
  • Have to enter credentials regularly
  • Live View never shows anything
  • App is full of fundamental design flaws

Requested features

35 requests
  • Bring back old version
  • More comprehensive initial test
  • More challenging levels
  • Option to add extra material for all students
  • Better graphing options
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  • See everything that is on the website within the app
  • Add more data feed options
  • Improve user experience
  • Improve design
  • Option to create graphs of all students
  • Option to select metrics for graphing
  • Improve Live View functionality
  • Real-time syncing between apps and devices
  • Fix streak issues
  • Fix synching issues with Doodle Connect
  • Allow multiple accounts under one login
  • Make app more engaging after all questions are done
  • Improve accuracy of reports
  • Simplify setup process
  • Offer combined order discounts
  • Improve customer service responsiveness and helpfulness
  • Fix login issues
  • Improve accuracy of streaks and progress tracking
  • Improve message viewing and replying
  • Allow switching between sibling accounts easily
  • Make app more user-friendly
  • Bring back old app features
  • Make app more interactive
  • Improve data visualization
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve reporting accuracy
  • Fix app freezing issues
  • Improve parent app functionality
  • Make app more intuitive
  • Improve accuracy of Doodle Age

In-app purchases

None

Graphene Virtual Microscope

No in-app purchases

None

DoodleConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Graphene Virtual Microscope free?
Graphene Virtual Microscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoodleConnect free?
DoodleConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Graphene Virtual Microscope or DoodleConnect?
DoodleConnect is rated higher. Graphene Virtual Microscope averages 2.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while DoodleConnect averages 4.7 from 56 ratings.

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