Comparison

Bio vs LabFlow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bio

This scientific assistant provides researchers and students with essential tools for everyday lab calculations. It offers modules for protein and nucleic acid conversions, solution preparation, microbiology, and buffer recipes. Streamline your laboratory workflow with precise and efficient scientific computations.

Highlights
  • Protein & Peptide Conversion
  • Nucleic Acid & Genomics Toolkit
  • Biochemistry & Solution Preparation
  • Microbiology & Cell Culture Tools
  • Buffer & Solution Preparation Library
  • Native iOS Performance
Features
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Bio-Calculator 2.0 is a professional mobile application tailored for researchers, students, biotech developers, and laboratory professionals. More than just a toolset, it is your high-efficiency scientific assistant at the laboratory bench. 【Comprehensive Feature Modules】 1. Protein & Peptide Conversion • Precisely convert between Protein Size (kDa), Mass (mg), and Moles (nmol). • Estimate DNA/mRNA coding capacity based on protein molecular weight. • Protein Molarity conversion with built-in common protein data. 2. Nucleic Acid & Genomics Toolkit • Sequence MW Calculation: Input DNA/RNA sequences to automatically obtain molecular weight and GC content. • Molar Conversions: Switch between nucleic acid length (bp/nt), mass, and moles. • Absorbance Conversion: Quickly convert OD260 readings into nucleic acid mass concentration. • Ligation Reaction: Intelligently calculate vector-to-insert molar ratios for cloning experiments. • Nucleic Acid Concentration: Convert between mass concentration and molarity. 3. Biochemistry & Solution Preparation • Molarity Calculator: Built-in database of thousands of compounds and reagents for instant mass and concentration calculations. • Dilution Calculator: Full support for C1V1 = C2V2 calculations across various concentration units. • Centrifugation: Precise conversion between Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF/g) and Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) based on rotor radius. • Temperature Units: Covers various scales including Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. • Molecular Weight: Calculate accurate MW based on compound formulas. • Concentration Conversion: Switch between mass concentration and molarity for solutions. 4. Microbiology & Cell Culture • Growth Prediction: Predict microbial doubling time based on two OD measurements. • CFU Counter: Automatically process serial dilution data to calculate viable cell concentration. • TCID50: Essential Tissue Culture Infectious Dose calculations for virology. • Dilution Planning: Strategic planning for colony counting dilutions. 5. Massive Buffer & Solution Preparation Library Step-by-step preparation guides for 100+ standard lab solutions: • Stock Solutions: EDTA, Tris-Cl, DTT, IPTG, ATP, HEPES, and more (includes sterilization and storage advice). • Buffer Systems: PBS, D-PBS, TAE, TBE, RIPA Lysis, Co-IP, SSPE, etc. • Each guide includes component ratios, sterilization methods (Autoclave vs. Filter), storage temperatures, and safety precautions. Why choose BioCalculator 2.0? • Native Performance: Built natively for iOS with a modern, intuitive UI and silky-smooth operation. • Industry Focused: From biotech startups to academic labs, our tools fit your daily workflow perfectly. • Global Science Calculator: Unique floating window design allows you to access scientific calculations from anywhere. • Laboratory Precision: Say goodbye to floating-point errors and embrace professional scientific accuracy. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LabFlow

This tool helps manage experimental workflows by breaking down complex processes into clear, ordered steps. It allows for detailed recording, tracking, and timing of each stage, with AI assistance for understanding and documentation. Ideal for research, academic, or personal projects.

Highlights
  • Experimental step management
  • Step editing and deletion
  • Timing and reminders
  • Image recording
  • AI experiment assistant
  • Mouse management
  • Real-time updates
Features
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LabFlow 是一款专注于实验流程管理的工具,帮助你将复杂的实验过程拆解为清晰、有序的步骤,并进行记录与跟踪。 无论是日常实验记录、课题研究,还是个人项目管理,LabFlow 都可以帮助你更高效地完成每一次实验。 核心功能 【实验步骤管理】 创建并管理多个实验步骤,自由编辑标题与备注,支持标记完成状态,让实验流程一目了然。 【步骤编辑与删除】 支持快速进入编辑界面修改内容,删除操作即时生效,确保数据始终与当前流程一致。 【计时与提醒】 为每个步骤设置时长,启动后自动倒计时,并在完成时发送提醒,帮助你掌控实验节奏。 【图片记录】 支持拍照或从相册导入图片,为每一步添加实验记录与说明,完整保存实验过程。 【AI 实验助手】 内置 AI 助手,可针对当前步骤进行提问,例如步骤解释、操作原因或常见问题,辅助理解实验流程,还有自然语言理解协助您更高效的完成实验。 【小鼠管理】 添加实验鼠,辅助实验流程,让实验更加便捷 【实时更新】 所有修改操作即时同步,无需手动刷新,保证数据始终准确可靠。 使用场景 * 实验室实验流程记录 * 学校课程实验管理 * 科研项目步骤整理 * 个人实验与项目跟踪 设计理念 LabFlow 以“清晰流程”为核心,将实验拆解为可管理的步骤,并通过记录与辅助工具,降低出错概率,提高执行效率。

Screenshots

Bio4 screens
LabFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LabFlow at none against Bio's 3. Bio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Bio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LabFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bio against 5.0 for LabFlow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bio ships an update every 2 weeks, LabFlow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Bio versus LabFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioLabFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杰 吴忠义 黄

Customer experience

Bio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LabFlow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime member$44.99
None

LabFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bio free?
Bio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LabFlow free?
LabFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bio or LabFlow?
Bio and LabFlow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Bio or LabFlow have ads?
Neither Bio nor LabFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bio or LabFlow?
Bio ships an update every 2 weeks, and LabFlow every 3 months. Most recently, Bio was updated on September 30, 2026 and LabFlow on October 8, 2026.

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