OurDNA vs Transition Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OurDNA
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The app provides a platform for Centre for Population Genomics (CPG) to engage people from different communities into the exciting field of research. The app will invite you to participate in several surveys, and you will receive updates about the research that we conduct. Join OurDNA to stay informed and help improve healthcare outcomes for all Australians.
Transition Compass
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Moving from pediatric to adult healthcare can be tricky—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. The Transition Compass app was designed with young people, for young people, to support you through the stuff that really matters: managing appointments, understanding your health, navigating mental health, sexual health, and more. Get tips, tools, and info at the key moments when you need it most.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Transition Compass at every 2 weeks against OurDNA's monthly. Transition Compass also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
OurDNA ships an update monthly, Transition Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OurDNA | Transition Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THE GARVAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH | The University of New South Wales |
In-app purchases
OurDNA
No in-app purchases
Transition Compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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