Comparison

iMolview Lite vs ProteinViewerApp

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

Head to head
About

iMolview Lite

Explore 3D models of biological molecules like proteins and DNA from public databases. Visualize and customize molecular structures with various representations and coloring schemes. Analyze interactions and view your own structure files.

Highlights
  • 3D protein and DNA structure viewing
  • Drug molecule visualization
  • Customizable molecular representations
  • Individual atom/residue selection and coloring
  • Interaction analysis
  • Import custom structure files
Features
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Explore the fascinating world of biological macromolecules: iMolview Lite lets you browse and view in 3D protein and DNA structures from Protein Data Bank, and drug molecules from DrugBank. Search for drug names like 'ibuprofen' or 'gefitinib' in DrugBank, or proteins like 'insulin' or 'thyroid receptor' in PDB. Information associated with each molecule in these databases is also at your fingertips. Sync and view your own structure files via iTunes. Molecular view can be customized with a rich set of molecular representations (wires, balls-and-sticks, space filling, ribbon diagrams, molecular surfaces) and various coloring schemes. Select residues, atoms or chains and color or change their representations individually. Select 'neighbors' of a ligand or any other selection to identify interacting atoms or residues. Set 'inertia' to the maximum and let your molecule spin in 3D indefinitely. If you have more than a casual interest in 3D structures, please consider full iMolview version, which adds many features you may find useful: - store your custom molecular visualizations as 'slides' to be instantly displayed later, preserving chosen representations, color schemes, viewpoint etc. - measure distances and angles - instantly e-mail screenshots to colleagues - VGA output support - 3D view mirroring and 'laser pointer' emulation for structural data presentations from your iPhone or iPad - load and display simultaneously multiple structures; superimpose using either residue number correspondence, sequence alignment or structural alignment with sophisticated iterative procedure - auto-assign secondary structure for PDB entries lacking this data - use side-by-side stereo display for even more vivid 3D viewing. - much more to come!

About

ProteinViewerApp

Explore and learn about protein structures in 3D. This tool offers interactive visualization, educational modes, and direct access to protein data for students and researchers.

Highlights
  • 3D protein visualization
  • Step-by-step structural insights
  • Educational modes by category
  • Multiple rendering styles
  • Direct PDB integration
  • Clear terminology explanations
Features
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ProteinViewerApp is a 3D viewer and learning tool designed to help you intuitively understand protein structures. Key Features 1. 3D Protein Viewer: Rotate, zoom, and highlight chains and ligands with step-by-step structural insights (levels 1–4). 2. Educational Mode: Learn by category, including enzymes, hormones, and defense proteins. 3. Multiple Rendering Styles: Explore structures with ribbon, surface, stick, and more visualization options. 4. PDB Integration: Access the latest protein data directly from the RCSB Protein Data Bank and import custom PDB files. 5. Optimized Learning Experience: Clear terminology explanations and an education-friendly UI/UX. Why ProteinViewerApp? • For students: Experience the excitement of exploring protein structures beyond textbooks. • For researchers: Boost research efficiency with precise analysis and access to up-to-date data. Make science more engaging, more accessible. Download ProteinViewerApp now and explore the world of proteins at your fingertips!

Screenshots

iMolview Lite1 screens
ProteinViewerApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iMolview Lite at 100% against ProteinViewerApp's 0%. iMolview Lite also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.0 vs 3.0). ProteinViewerApp's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iMolview Lite is free to download; ProteinViewerApp costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iMolview Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iMolview Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of ProteinViewerApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMolview Lite ships an update every 9 months, ProteinViewerApp fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iMolview Lite versus ProteinViewerApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMolview LiteProteinViewerApp
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMolsoftJONG HYUN LEE

Customer experience

iMolview Lite

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ProteinViewerApp

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iMolview Lite

No in-app purchases

None

ProteinViewerApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMolview Lite free?
iMolview Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProteinViewerApp free?
ProteinViewerApp costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMolview Lite or ProteinViewerApp?
iMolview Lite is rated higher. iMolview Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ProteinViewerApp averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iMolview Lite or ProteinViewerApp have ads?
Neither iMolview Lite nor ProteinViewerApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMolview Lite or ProteinViewerApp?
iMolview Lite ships an update every 9 months, and ProteinViewerApp fortnightly. Most recently, iMolview Lite was updated on September 22, 2026 and ProteinViewerApp on September 22, 2026.

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