Comparison

Ruskin vs LabCountimer

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

Head to head
About

Ruskin

Wirelessly configure loggers, download, and display datasets. View profiles, tags, and downloads on a map, and record detailed location information during deployments.

Highlights
  • Wireless logger configuration
  • Dataset download and display
  • Map view for profiles and tags
  • Location tracking during deployments
  • Data synchronization to office
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Ruskin for iOS makes it easy to wirelessly configure your logger, download, display, and sync your datasets back to the office. View profiles, tags and downloads on a map, and use the tracking feature to record detailed location information during your deployments.

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 โ€” so one session captures "wash 3ร—, 5 min each," counting and timing together. โ–  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) โ–  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 โ–  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. โ–  Disclaimer For research, education, and lab workflow timing only. Not intended for medical, clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, drug-dosing, or regulated laboratory use. โ–  Support Requests and bug reports: https://cedarlab.dev/labcountimer/support-en.html

Screenshots

Ruskin4 screens
LabCountimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ruskin at none against LabCountimer's 1. Ruskin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LabCountimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ruskin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Ruskin versus LabCountimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuskinLabCountimer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size79 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRBR LtdAkira Sugiyama

In-app purchases

None

Ruskin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LabCountimer

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Ruskin free?
Ruskin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LabCountimer free?
LabCountimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ruskin or LabCountimer have ads?
LabCountimer shows ads; Ruskin does not.

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