Comparison

Bio vs LabCountimer

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

LabCountimer

Features
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LabCountimer helps researchers manage overlapping wait times for PCR, Western blot, ELISA, cell culture, and other lab workflows. Every step can be a timer, a counter, or both — so one session captures "wash 3×, 5 min each," counting and timing together. ■ Key Features - Run multiple timers and counters simultaneously - Save chained sessions (reusable multi-step timer/counter workflows) as library entries - Completion notifications (works in the background) - Experiment history (Free: 7 days / Pro: no time limit) ■ Pro (one-time purchase) - CSV export of experiment records - Unlimited saves for your custom timers and chained sessions - No time limit on history retention - No ads ■ Privacy App-generated data (timers, sessions, history, settings) is stored on the device only and is not sent to external servers. No account required. The free tier shows ads via Google AdMob. The ad SDK may process device-level data per Google's policies. The Pro tier shows no ads and makes no ad requests. ■ Disclaimer For research, education, and lab workflow timing only. Not intended for medical, clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, drug-dosing, or regulated laboratory use. ■ Support Requests and bug reports: https://cedarlab.dev/labcountimer/support-en.html

Screenshots

Bio4 screens
LabCountimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bio at none against LabCountimer's shown. LabCountimer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LabCountimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bio versus LabCountimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioLabCountimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杰 吴Akira Sugiyama

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime member$44.99
1 purchases

LabCountimer

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Bio free?
Bio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LabCountimer free?
LabCountimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bio or LabCountimer have ads?
LabCountimer shows ads; Bio does not.

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