Comparison

Optogenetics Pro vs OCEAView Mobile

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

OCEAView Mobile

Manage Dickson data loggers wirelessly. Monitor data in real-time, program devices, and export information in various formats for comprehensive tracking and control of sensitive assets.

Highlights
  • Real-time data monitoring
  • Data logger programming
  • Multiple data export formats (CSV, PDF, XLSX)
  • Configurable track limits and alarms
  • Wireless connectivity control
  • Bluetooth Low Energy support
Features
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OCEAView Mobile is a practical app that enables you to manage your Dickson data loggers. Monitor data in real-time, program data loggers, and export data for comprehensive tracking. Real-time monitoring Access your Dickson Atlas, Emerald, and Cobalt X data loggers within wireless range. Easy data logging setup Set up your Atlas and Emerald data loggers for standalone use or integrated with your OCEAView web account. You can view Cobalt X data loggers with OCEAView Mobile, but they must be programmed via the OCEAView Web platform. Data export Export your data as raw data (CSV), summary reports (PDF or XLSX), or complete sensor data reports (PDF). Track limits and alarms Configure up to three high limits and three low limits, with alarm delays to fine-you’re your monitoring. Connectivity control Manage wireless connectivity with smart sleep and scheduled wake-up modes. Bluetooth Low Energy Benefit from Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless technology for efficient connections. Enjoy wireless connectivity with range up to 50 meters (160 feet) in open areas. With OCEAView Mobile, you can rest assured that your most sensitive assets are under control wherever you are. About Dickson For nearly 100 years, Dickson has been developing solutions for monitoring temperature and other physical parameters. Our connected solutions provide compliant and continuous traceability for the life sciences, pharmaceutical, food industry, logistics, and transportation sectors.

Screenshots

Optogenetics Pro4 screens
OCEAView Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Optogenetics Pro at 5.0 against OCEAView Mobile's 2.3. OCEAView Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 45 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optogenetics Pro ships an update every 45 months, OCEAView Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Optogenetics Pro versus OCEAView Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptogenetics ProOCEAView Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 45 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPopneuron Ltd.Dickson / Unigage, Inc.

Customer experience

Optogenetics Pro

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

OCEAView Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Optogenetics Pro

No in-app purchases

None

OCEAView Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optogenetics Pro free?
Optogenetics Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OCEAView Mobile free?
OCEAView Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Optogenetics Pro or OCEAView Mobile?
Optogenetics Pro is rated higher. Optogenetics Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while OCEAView Mobile averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Optogenetics Pro or OCEAView Mobile have ads?
Neither Optogenetics Pro nor OCEAView Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optogenetics Pro or OCEAView Mobile?
Optogenetics Pro ships an update every 45 months, and OCEAView Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Optogenetics Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and OCEAView Mobile on September 24, 2026.

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