Optogenetics Pro vs OCEAView Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Optogenetics Pro | OCEAView Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 365 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Popneuron Ltd. | Dickson / Unigage, Inc. |
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Optogenetics Pro
OCEAView Mobile
In-app purchases
Optogenetics Pro
No in-app purchases
OCEAView Mobile
No in-app purchases
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