MicroTutorials vs LabProtocol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MicroTutorials
This platform offers a quick and dependable way to learn about microbiology and immunology. It's designed for efficient study of these complex scientific subjects.
- Microbiology learning
- Immunology learning
- Fast study resource
- Reliable information
- Teaching platform
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MicroTutorials is the microbiology and immunology study app by Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, trusted by thousands of medical students. • Video lectures for every chapter, to stream or download • Notes that match each lecture • Interactive quizzes, MCQs and exams with instant results • Progress tracking for every course and chapter Taught by Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, who has been teaching immunology and microbiology to medical students since 2018.
LabProtocol
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LabProtocol turns any laboratory protocol into an interactive checklist that guides you through the experiment step by step. AI-POWERED IMPORT • Upload a PDF or paste protocol text • AI automatically identifies steps, timers, and category • Supports chemistry, biology, microbiology, physics, and biochemistry INTERACTIVE CHECKLIST • Check off steps right at your lab bench • Built-in timers for incubation, centrifugation, and more • Haptic feedback on step completion NOTES & PHOTO DOCUMENTATION • Add notes to individual steps or the entire protocol • Photograph experiment results directly from the app • Full-screen photo gallery LAB CALCULATOR • Solution mixing (C1V1 + C2V2 = C3V3) • Dilution calculator (C1V1 = C2V2) • Multiple concentration and volume units SUBSCRIPTION • LabProtocol Pro: $1.99 / month, auto-renewing • Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions • Privacy Policy: https://lab-protocol-api.vercel.app/api/privacy • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ All personal data stays on your device. Sign in with Apple is optional and only used for cross-device sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MicroTutorials at none against LabProtocol's 1. MicroTutorials also leads on device support. LabProtocol's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and iOS requirement 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. LabProtocol sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. MicroTutorials asks for nothing beyond the download.
MicroTutorials ships an update every 3 weeks, LabProtocol every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MicroTutorials | LabProtocol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Muhammed Ashraf | TOMAS SAROUN |
In-app purchases
MicroTutorials
No in-app purchases
LabProtocol
- LabProtocol Pro$2.991 Month
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