Bio vs LabCalcMadeEasy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Protein & Peptide Conversion
- Nucleic Acid & Genomics Toolkit
- Biochemistry & Solution Preparation
- Microbiology & Cell Culture Tools
- Buffer & Solution Preparation Library
- Native iOS Performance
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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/
LabCalcMadeEasy
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A fast, focused calculator for the wet-lab bench. Built for single-cell and molecular biology workflows — BD Rhapsody sample pooling, dilutions, dsDNA molarity, and a full scientific calculator, all in one offline app. TOOLS Pool — Plan BD Rhapsody sample pooling with QC removal. Enter sample count, final pool volume, QC removal volume, and target nuclei after QC. Supports tagged samples (T1 to T6), per-sample final volumes that auto-fill to pool ÷ N (editable if uneven), and switches between stock and diluted input modes with a dilution factor. Dilute — Classic C1V1 = C2V2 dilution calculator. Pick any combination of concentration units (M, mM, µM, nM, ng/µL, µg/mL) and volume units (L, mL, µL). Instant results. dsDNA — Convert between pg/µL and nM using average fragment size. Handles both stock and pre-diluted input via a dilution factor. Uses the standard 660 g/mol per bp conversion. Calc — A clean scientific calculator with trig functions (sin, cos, tan), logarithms (log10, ln), exponents, square roots, parentheses, π, and e. WHY No accounts. No ads. No data collection. Works entirely offline, designed for quick calculations at the bench when you do not want to reach for a laptop or interrupt a protocol. Supports both light and dark modes. Built by the Swarup Lab at UC Irvine.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LabCalcMadeEasy at none against Bio's 3. Bio's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Bio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LabCalcMadeEasy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bio ships an update every 2 weeks, LabCalcMadeEasy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bio | LabCalcMadeEasy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 杰 吴 | Vextalabs LLC |
In-app purchases
Bio
- Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
- Lifetime member$44.99
LabCalcMadeEasy
No in-app purchases








