Optogenetics vs Rust Farm Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Optogenetics
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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.
Rust Farm Companion
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Farm Companion is the ultimate Rust farming tool. Scan your plant genes with your camera and discover the best possible crossbreeding combinations. Optimize your farm, grow the perfect plants, and become the God Farmer of your wipe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rust Farm Companion at 13.0 against Optogenetics's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Optogenetics ships an update every 5 months, Rust Farm Companion every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Optogenetics | Rust Farm Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months β better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 365 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Popneuron Ltd. | Bertrand AYMES |
In-app purchases
Optogenetics
No in-app purchases
Rust Farm Companion
No in-app purchases
Questions
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