ABT vs GelDoc Imager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ABT
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ABT-Virtual is the ultimate softphone app for seamless communication. Make free app-to-app calls and stay connected with friends and family effortlessly. Install now and experience limitless communication.
GelDoc Imager
This specialized camera app offers scientists and researchers precise manual controls for capturing high-quality images of gel electrophoresis. It features advanced settings for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and multiple lenses, along with real-time image processing and automatic metadata stamping.
- Manual focus with 3x zoom preview
- Adjustable ISO (50-12800)
- Customizable shutter speed (1/8000s to 30s)
- Multiple lens support (ultra-wide, wide, telephoto)
- Real-time contrast and saturation adjustment
- Automatic metadata stamping
- Settings persistence between sessions
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GelDoc Imager is a specialized camera application designed for scientists and researchers who need precise control over gel electrophoresis imaging. Capture high-quality images of your gels with full manual camera controls and professional image processing tools. **Key Features:** **Manual Camera Controls** - Full manual focus control with 3x zoom preview for precise focusing - Adjustable ISO (50-12800) with automatic range detection per camera sensor - Customizable shutter speed (1/8000s to 30s) with logarithmic slider and long exposure presets - Exposure compensation (EV) for fine-tuning brightness - Tap-to-focus autofocus mode for quick focusing **Multiple Camera Lenses** - Switch between ultra-wide (0.5x), wide (1x), and telephoto (3x) lenses - Front and back camera support with easy flip button - Dynamic ISO and shutter speed ranges adapt to each camera sensor **Image Processing** - Real-time contrast adjustment (0.5x to 2.0x) - Saturation control (0.0 to 2.0x) for color enhancement - Color inversion for negative gel visualization - True black and white conversion - All adjustments apply in real-time to the live preview **Professional Workflow** - Automatic metadata stamping: All camera settings (ISO, shutter speed, exposure, focus, contrast, saturation) plus date and time are automatically stamped onto saved images - In-app gallery: View all photos taken with the app in a dedicated gallery - Full-screen photo viewer with pinch-to-zoom, swipe navigation, and smooth gestures - Photos saved directly to your device's photo library **Settings Persistence** - All camera settings automatically save and restore between sessions - Maintains lens selection, focus position, and all manual controls Perfect for molecular biology labs, research facilities, and anyone who needs precise control over gel documentation. Whether you're imaging DNA gels, protein gels, or other electrophoresis samples, GelDoc Imager gives you the tools you need for professional-quality documentation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GelDoc Imager at every 4 months against ABT's every 11 months. ABT's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ABT ships an update every 11 months, GelDoc Imager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ABT | GelDoc Imager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 4 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riaan Jonathan van Stryp | Vincent Pennetti |
In-app purchases
ABT
No in-app purchases
GelDoc Imager
No in-app purchases









