BactiSee vs M
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BactiSee
This application assists researchers and scientists in counting bacteria from microscope images directly on their device. It offers features for importing, organizing, and processing images with secure, on-device data handling. Seamlessly export analyzed images for integration into scientific workflows and publications.
- Microscope image import
- Intuitive renaming and search
- ImageJ.JS integration for analysis
- Secure on-device data storage
- Seamless image export
- Minimalist user interface
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BactiSee - Your Microbial Analysis Companion Welcome to BactiSee, the ultimate tool tailored for researchers and scientists to effortlessly count bacteria in microscope images. Our app empowers you with cutting-edge features to streamline your analysis process, and it all happens right on your device, without compromising your data's security. Key Features: Image Import: Import images from your gallery or capture new ones with your device's camera, ensuring a diverse range of samples for analysis. Intuitive Renaming: Organize your scans with ease by renaming them, allowing you to locate specific samples swiftly. Quick Search: Locate specific scans based on their names, saving you valuable time during your busy research sessions. ImageJ.JS Integration: Harness the power of ImageJ.JS, ensuring precise and efficient image processing directly on your device. Data Security: Rest easy knowing that your scans and data stay within your device, and no images are uploaded to external servers. Seamless Export: After analysis, effortlessly export your processed images to the gallery, enabling easy integration with your workflow and scientific publications. Minimalist UI: Focus solely on your research without distraction, thanks to BactiSee's clean and minimal user interface. Enhance your scientific endeavors with BactiSee - the app designed to simplify bacterial analysis while preserving the precision you demand. Experience the convenience of conducting your research on-the-go with our intuitive and powerful tools. Embrace the future of microbial analysis - download BactiSee now and elevate your research to new heights! (Note: All images and microscope samples used in the app's promotional material are for illustrative purposes only.) Made by Suraj Pathak, M.S. CS, Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Yuzhen Zhang, PhD. Food Science, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Lili He, Professor and Department Head, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
M
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M-Scope is a software that supports corresponding intelligent microscope. It is connected to microscope devices through WiFi, providing functions such as observation, photography, video recording, and recording observation notes. It also supports downloading materials to local management, providing operators with convenient and efficient observation tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: M at every 3 months against BactiSee's every 7 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BactiSee ships an update every 7 months, M every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BactiSee | M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lili He | MATATALAB CO.,LTD. |
In-app purchases
BactiSee
No in-app purchases
M
No in-app purchases









