Comparison

Optogenetics Pro vs Powercent

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

Powercent

Features
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Powercent App is a cutting-edge data monitoring platform. This software offers a range of features including real-time monitoring, online control, real-time warning, and revenue tracking for all data linked to the company's inverters. Among its notable offerings are online parameter setting for energy storage systems, simple and efficient management of energy storage operations, and revenue tracking.

Screenshots

Optogenetics Pro4 screens
Powercent3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Powercent at every 2 months against Optogenetics Pro's every 45 months. Powercent also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optogenetics Pro ships an update every 45 months, Powercent every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Optogenetics Pro versus Powercent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptogenetics ProPowercent
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 45 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB101 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPopneuron Ltd.Powercent Energy Technology (Hubei) Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Optogenetics Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Powercent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optogenetics Pro free?
Optogenetics Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Powercent free?
Powercent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Optogenetics Pro or Powercent have ads?
Neither Optogenetics Pro nor Powercent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optogenetics Pro or Powercent?
Optogenetics Pro ships an update every 45 months, and Powercent every 2 months. Most recently, Optogenetics Pro was updated on September 20, 2026 and Powercent on August 30, 2026.

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