# miniPCR v3 vs Laureata

The clearest difference is review sentiment: miniPCR v3 at 50% against Laureata's 0%. miniPCR v3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Laureata's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 1.9). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Laureata sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. miniPCR v3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Laureata holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of miniPCR v3's written reviews are positive against 0% of Laureata's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | miniPCR v3 | Laureata |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minipcr-v3/id6444008984/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laureata-study-simplified/id6745530493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Kraves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435922569) | [Laureata, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812757487) |

## What reviewers say

### miniPCR v3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minipcr-v3/id6444008984)

This application allows users to program and control a miniPCR device via Bluetooth. It offers various programming modes for PCR cycling, including linear ramps and a FLEX mode with Touchdown PCR.

**Highlights:** PCR cycling programming, Linear ramp programming, Heat block control, FLEX programming mode, Touchdown PCR, Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Laureata

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laureata-study-simplified/id6745530493)

This app helps college students master their courses with expert-curated study materials and smart learning tools. It offers flashcards, quizzes, and the ability to generate study aids from personal notes to improve understanding and track progress.

**Highlights:** Course-specific study packs, Flashcards and multiple choice quizzes, Generate study materials from notes, Progress tracking and grade estimates, Smart feedback on weak topics, Brain games for memory enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Laureata Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Laureata Premium (Quarterly) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Laureata Premium (Semesterly) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2027 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2028 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2029 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Laureata Premium Graduation 2030 | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is miniPCR v3 free?

miniPCR v3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Laureata free?

Laureata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, miniPCR v3 or Laureata?

Laureata is rated higher. miniPCR v3 averages 1.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Laureata averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do miniPCR v3 or Laureata have ads?

Neither miniPCR v3 nor Laureata shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*