Comparison

Bio vs LabConvert

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

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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

LabConvert

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Stop wasting precious samples on arithmetic mistakes. LabConvert is the go-to scientific calculator app for molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and virology labs, instantly solving the repetitive calculations that slow down your research workflow. Built exclusively for life science researchers, graduate students, lab technicians, and educators, it consolidates essential bench tools into one clean offline interface, eliminating manual errors in reagent preparation, reaction setup, and data analysis so you can focus on experimental design and discovery. Precision Calculators for Your Complete Workflow LabConvert delivers specialized calculators covering molecular cloning, cell culture, and virology protocols. Each tool is crafted for real-world bench work, generating copyable results in a single tap. - PCR Master Mix Calculator : Compute primer, template, master mix, buffer, and water volumes effortlessly. Customise reaction counts, add overage factors, and edit component lists to produce a ready-to-use recipe. - qPCR Quantification : Determine relative gene expression via standard curve or delta delta Ct methods. Supports custom thresholds, efficiency correction, and replicate handling for robust quantification. - Virus Titer Calculator : Switch between PFU and TCID50 modes. Input multiple dilutions and let the app calculate the final titer automatically. - Cell Culture Calculator : Manage seeding density, cell counts, passaging ratios, and culture volumes for both adherent and suspension cell experiments in one place. - Buffer and Media Preparation : Enter stock concentration, target concentration, and final volume to obtain required stock and solvent volumes instantly. Handles 10x, 5x, 50x, and other common dilution factors. - Centrifuge Speed Converter : Translate RCF to RPM and vice versa using rotor radius, compatible with diverse centrifuge models. - Primer Dilution Calculator : Find the exact water volume needed to resuspend or dilute primers from stock to working concentration. - Standard Curve Tool : Input concentrations and optical density readings to generate a standard curve and quantify unknown samples. - Transfection Calculator : Supports Lipo2000, Lipo3000, PEI, and custom reagents. Quickly determine recommended DNA and reagent amounts for your setup. - Serial Dilution Assistant : Generate equal-ratio and gradient dilutions with clear concentration and transfer volumes for every tube. Built-In Formula Reference Library Access a pocket reference of frequently used life science formulas without textbooks or browsers. The library covers molarity conversion, unit conversion, OD260/OD280 nucleic acid quantification, and radioisotope decay calculations. Whether you are preparing reagents inside a biosafety cabinet or verifying numbers before a group meeting, reliable answers are just a few taps away. Localised and Personalised Experience LabConvert adapts to lab users worldwide with Chinese and English interfaces and automatic locale detection. Customise decimal places for results in Settings, and copy any calculation output to the clipboard with one tap for pasting into lab notebooks, Excel spreadsheets, or group chats. Clean, Stable, and Fully Offline Designed for unreliable lab networks, every calculator operates completely offline. The dark-themed interface reduces eye strain during long bench sessions, and the layout is optimised for both iPhone and iPad, ensuring efficient computing wherever you work.

Screenshots

Bio4 screens
LabConvert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bio at Free against LabConvert's $3.99. LabConvert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bio is free to download; LabConvert costs $3.99 up front. Bio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LabConvert asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Bio versus LabConvert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioLabConvert
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杰 吴凌云 何

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bio

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

LabConvert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bio free?
Bio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LabConvert free?
LabConvert costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bio or LabConvert have ads?
Neither Bio nor LabConvert shows ads.

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