Comparison

Optogenetics vs Pasture Pay

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

Head to head
About

Optogenetics

Features
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Optogenetics is a tool which aids an investigator in calculating the required optical power for a given in-vivo experiment involving optogenetics or any other experimental approach that includes light delivery to deep brain areas via optical fibers. Different brain areas have different optical properties, which determine how light scatters and distributes, once it exits the optical fiber. To estimate the amount of light required for a given experimental design, knowledge about the specific scattering properties of the brain region of choice, the specific opsin to be used, and the properties of the optical fiber are required. Once a user inputs these parameters into the APP, it calculates the maximal depth at which excitation of the opsin can be expected. The penetration depth is plotted as a function of optical power (mW), such that a user can see how light scatters in the brain tissue under the specific circumstances. For the scientific basis of this calculator, please see Al-Juboori, Dondzillo, Stubblefield, Felsen, Lei, and Klug: Light scattering properties vary across different regions of the adult mouse brain, PlosONE, e67626(8) 2013. For additional information, please see www.optogeneticsapp.com. The pro and regular versions of the app are identical.

About

Pasture Pay

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Pasture Pay is an innovative app designed to streamline and secure the process of trading livestock online with real US currency. It offers a secure escrow payment system to ensure transactions are safe and trustworthy. The app facilitates easy buying and selling of various livestock, providing both buyer and seller protection. With features like livestock verification, contract generation, and a comprehensive marketplace, Pasture Pay aims to be a one-stop solution for all livestock trading needs, ensuring transparency and security in every transaction.

Screenshots

Optogenetics4 screens
Pasture Pay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pasture Pay at every 8 days against Optogenetics's every 5 months. Pasture Pay also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optogenetics ships an update every 5 months, Pasture Pay every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Optogenetics versus Pasture Pay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptogeneticsPasture Pay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size365 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPopneuron Ltd.Ws Media Labs, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Optogenetics

No in-app purchases

None

Pasture Pay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optogenetics free?
Optogenetics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pasture Pay free?
Pasture Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Optogenetics or Pasture Pay have ads?
Neither Optogenetics nor Pasture Pay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optogenetics or Pasture Pay?
Optogenetics ships an update every 5 months, and Pasture Pay every 8 days. Most recently, Optogenetics was updated on September 13, 2026 and Pasture Pay on September 11, 2026.

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