Comparison

Optogenetics Pro vs Skyhawk CE

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

Head to head
About

Optogenetics Pro

This tool helps researchers calculate the necessary optical power for optogenetics experiments involving light delivery to deep brain areas. It considers brain region scattering properties, opsin type, and optical fiber characteristics to estimate excitation depth as a function of optical power.

Highlights
  • Calculate required optical power
  • Estimate opsin excitation depth
  • Model light scattering in brain tissue
  • Input brain region properties
  • Input opsin properties
  • Input optical fiber properties
Features
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Optogenetics Pro 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

Skyhawk CE

Monitor your belongings and remote assets in real-time from anywhere. Receive instant notifications when items are touched, moved, or opened. Features long-range cellular connectivity and over two years of battery life.

Highlights
  • Real-time asset monitoring
  • Instant touch, move, and open notifications
  • Long-range cellular connectivity
  • 2+ year battery life
  • Weatherproof design
  • Tool-free setup
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The affordable and reliable way to monitor belongings and remote assets in real-time from virtually anywhere.* Get notified when stuff gets touched, moved, or opened. Order devices empowered by Skyhawk today! www.sky-hawk.com Cellular Connected* Never worry about lost WiFi or Bluetooth connections again. Connected by a revolutionary long-range cellular technology. Monitor assets here, there, or anywhere. 2+ Year Battery Life** With an unmatched battery life using standard batteries never worry about external power and replacing/recharging expensive or non-replaceable batteries again. Weatherproof Deploy indoors or outdoors, from your backyard to the top of the Alpines, the Kiwi can stand up to harshest conditions. Setup in Minutes No screwing around...literally. No tools required and zero local configuration needed. Simply attach the device to anything with the provided attachment kit and start monitoring with a push of a button. Skyhawk connection subscription required at device activation. *Wherever Verizon Wireless LTE Coverage is available. **Actual battery life depends upon the frequency of notifications and cellular network conditions. All Specifications are subject to change without notice. For more information visit us at sky-hawk.com

Screenshots

Optogenetics Pro4 screens
Skyhawk CE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Optogenetics Pro at 5.0 against Skyhawk CE's 4.7. Skyhawk CE's advantage is update cadence (every 11 months vs every 45 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, ads, 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

Optogenetics Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skyhawk CE has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optogenetics Pro ships an update every 45 months, Skyhawk CE every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Optogenetics Pro versus Skyhawk CE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptogenetics ProSkyhawk CE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 45 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPopneuron Ltd.Pica Product Development, LLC

Customer experience

Optogenetics Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Skyhawk CE

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Optogenetics Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Skyhawk CE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optogenetics Pro free?
Optogenetics Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skyhawk CE free?
Skyhawk CE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Optogenetics Pro or Skyhawk CE?
Optogenetics Pro is rated higher. Optogenetics Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Skyhawk CE averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Optogenetics Pro or Skyhawk CE have ads?
Neither Optogenetics Pro nor Skyhawk CE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optogenetics Pro or Skyhawk CE?
Optogenetics Pro ships an update every 45 months, and Skyhawk CE every 11 months. Most recently, Optogenetics Pro was updated on September 20, 2026 and Skyhawk CE on June 1, 2026.

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