ABC Columbia vs BioPhotonics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ABC Columbia
Get 24/7 access to Midlands news, weather, and sports updates. This app delivers local headlines, current weather conditions, and sports coverage for Gamecock and Clemson teams. Submit your own photos and videos, and receive breaking news alerts.
- Local news coverage
- Current and extended weather forecasts
- Gamecock and Clemson sports updates
- Full screen video playback
- User photo and video submission
- Breaking news and weather alerts
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On the go? Stay connected 24/7 to Midlands news, weather, sports and more with our FREE app. The ABC Columbia app provides comprehensive news, weather, and sports coverage. Stay updated on headline stories, weather conditions, and Gamecock and Clemson sports. Download the ABC Columbia app today! App Features: • Local news for the Midlands area • Current weather conditions, hourly and extended forecasts • The latest on Gamecock and Clemson Sports • Full screen video • Submit photos and videos • Receive alerts for breaking news, severe weather, and school closings
BioPhotonics
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BioPhotonics, the world's leading magazine covering light and the life sciences, is also available as a mobile app. Features include the ability to: • Read articles in a mobile-friendly format • Download a pdf of each issue • Search archived issues Every issue of BioPhotonics brings the latest in lasers, optics, imaging, microscopy, spectroscopy, lighting, and other biophotonic technologies. The magazine is at the forefront of a coming transformation, bringing light-based technologies to medical research, diagnosis, and treatment. It is written for an audience of researchers, engineers, and clinicians. This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications and mobile magazine apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BioPhotonics at none against ABC Columbia's shown. ABC Columbia's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
ABC Columbia ships an update every 3 months, BioPhotonics every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ABC Columbia | BioPhotonics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bahakel Communication Ltd | Laurin Publishing Co., Inc. |
In-app purchases
ABC Columbia
No in-app purchases
BioPhotonics
No in-app purchases
