Comparison

Genetics and Evolution vs WebMO Molecule Editor

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

Head to head
About

Genetics and Evolution

This educational app helps high school and college students solve common problems in genetics and evolution. It offers tools for genetic cross mapping, heritability calculations, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, population growth, and allele tracking. Generate practice problems and check your answers with this comprehensive study aid.

Highlights
  • Genetic cross mapping
  • Breeder's equation heritability
  • Hardy-Weinberg calculations
  • Population growth simulation
  • Self-test quizzes
  • Allele fate tracking
  • Mendelian cross simulation
Features
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Genetics and Evolution solves four types of basic problems commonly taught in introductory genetics courses in high schools and colleges. This app was originally designed for the Duke University (and Coursera) Introduction to Genetics and Evolution course, but it is helpful for any students, teachers, or practitioners in genetics! Problems solved include: * Genetic cross mapping -- accepts genotype counts for three genes from a "test cross", and uses the counts to infer the gametic phase, the recombination rate between the three genes, and the gene order. * Breeder's equation heritability -- with any three of the following values, calculates the fourth: starting phenotype, selected phenotype, response phenotype, broad-sense heritability. * Hardy-Weinberg -- accepts genotype counts for a single gene and outputs observed genotype frequencies, expected genotype frequencies, and the coefficient of inbreeding (F). * Population Growth -- with any of the following 3 values, calculates the fourth: Initial Population, Final Population, Time in years, Growth Rate (or separate birth/death rates) * Self Test quiz-- quiz yourself on some common basic genetic terms. * Allele Freak: track and graph the fate of alleles over multiple generations based on relative fitness, genetic drift etc * Cross Simulator: simulate various types of Mendelian crosses. results are displayed in Punnett Square format, and resulting genotypes/phenotypes and ratios are displayed Use this app to check your answers, or better yet, to generate a nearly infinite number of practice problems! Features Dropbox integration for depositing a pdf of practice problems.

About

WebMO Molecule Editor

Create and explore 3D molecular structures, visualize chemical properties, and access extensive chemical databases. This tool is ideal for students and educators needing on-the-go access to molecular information and computational chemistry resources.

Highlights
  • 3D molecular editor
  • Structure optimization
  • Orbital and symmetry visualization
  • Chemical database lookup
  • Spectra visualization
  • High-resolution image capture
  • Computational chemistry program integration
Features
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WebMO allows users to build and view molecules in 3-D, visualize orbitals and symmetry elements, lookup chemical information and properties from external databases, and access state-of-the-art computational chemistry programs. WebMO is recommended for students and faculty in high school, college, and graduate school who desire mobile access to molecular structures, information, and calculations. WebMO capabilities include: - Build molecules by drawing atoms and bonds in a 3-D molecular editor, or by speaking the name (e.g., “aspirin”) - Optimize structures using VSEPR theory or molecular mechanics - View Huckel molecular orbitals, electron density, and electrostatic potential - View molecular vibrations - View point group and symmetry elements of molecules - Lookup basic molecular information, including IUPAC and common names, stoichiometry, molar mass - Lookup chemical data from PubChem and ChemSpider - Lookup experimental and predicted molecular properties from external databases (NIST, Sigma-Aldrich) - Lookup IR, UV-VIS, NMR, and mass spectra from external databases (NIST, SDBS) - Capture high-resolution molecular images - Save and recall molecular structures locally - Export and import structures via email WebMO is also a front-end to WebMO servers (version 14 and higher): - Supports Gaussian, GAMESS, Molpro, MOPAC, NWChem, ORCA, PQS, PSI, Quantum Espresso, VASP, Q-Chem, and Tinker computational chemistry programs - Submit, monitor, and view calculations - View formatted tabular data extracted from output files, as well as raw output - Visualize geometry, partial charges, dipole moment, normal vibrational modes, molecular orbitals, and NMR/IR/UV-VIS spectra

Screenshots

Genetics and Evolution4 screens
WebMO Molecule Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Genetics and Evolution at none against WebMO Molecule Editor's 2. Genetics and Evolution also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). WebMO Molecule Editor's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence 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. WebMO Molecule Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Genetics and Evolution asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Genetics and Evolution against 4.0 for WebMO Molecule Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebMO Molecule Editor has 40 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Genetics and Evolution's written reviews are positive against 60% of WebMO Molecule Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Genetics and Evolution ships an update every 6 months, WebMO Molecule Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Genetics and Evolution versus WebMO Molecule Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenetics and EvolutionWebMO Molecule Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.0 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better60.4% of reviews
Number of ratings840 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRussell MyersWebMO, LLC

Customer experience

Genetics and Evolution

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

WebMO Molecule Editor

All ratings40 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative30.2%

In-app purchases

None

Genetics and Evolution

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WebMO Molecule Editor

One-time2
  • WebMO Premium for paid usersFree
  • WebMO Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Genetics and Evolution free?
Genetics and Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebMO Molecule Editor free?
WebMO Molecule Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Genetics and Evolution or WebMO Molecule Editor?
WebMO Molecule Editor is rated higher. Genetics and Evolution averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while WebMO Molecule Editor averages 4.0 from 40 ratings.
Do Genetics and Evolution or WebMO Molecule Editor have ads?
Neither Genetics and Evolution nor WebMO Molecule Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Genetics and Evolution or WebMO Molecule Editor?
Genetics and Evolution ships an update every 6 months, and WebMO Molecule Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Genetics and Evolution was updated on September 7, 2026 and WebMO Molecule Editor on September 3, 2026.

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