NMDC Field Notes vs Tasbih Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NMDC Field Notes
This app allows microbiome researchers to record biosample metadata directly in the field. It streamlines data documentation at the point of collection, offering features like ORCID login and automatic syncing with a web portal. Designed in collaboration with researchers, it provides a mobile alternative to browser-based submission.
- Record biosample metadata in the field
- Streamline data documentation
- ORCID login
- One-tap entry of user info, coordinates, and dates
- Dynamic UI forms from LinkML schema
- Automatic syncing with NMDC Submission Portal
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Notice: Due to a shift in program budget and priorities for 2026, the NMDC is not actively developing or maintaining the Field Notes Mobile App. Please visit the NMDC website for more information about our other products to submit, access and share microbiome data. --- NMDC Field Notes is an iOS/iPadOS app microbiome researchers can use to record metadata about the biosamples they collect while they are working in the field. It is a mobile alternative to the browser-based NMDC Submission Portal web app, designed specifically to streamline the process of documenting metadata at the time of biosample collection. Its features (all of which were designed in collaboration with microbiome researchers) include: ORCID login, entry of study and biosample metadata, one-tap entry of user information, geographical coordinates, and dates, user interface forms that are dynamically generated from a LinkML schema, and automatic syncing of study and biosamples metadata with the NMDC Submission Portal.
Tasbih Counter
Effortlessly track your daily Zikr and Dhikr practice with a smart counter and personalized reminders. Set daily goals, monitor your progress with streaks and calendar views, and enjoy a beautiful, private interface.
- Smart tap counter
- Daily goals and challenges
- Streak and progress tracking
- Personalized reminders
- History and calendar view
- Offline and private data storage
- Beautiful, customizable design
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Tasbih Counter: Tasbih Tracker Build a consistent dhikr habit — one day at a time. Tasbih Counter is a clean, distraction-free app for tracking your daily adhkar. Set a daily goal, count your dhikr, and watch your streak grow — no ads, no account, no data collection. Daily Tasbih Log Add any dhikr with a daily target. The app auto-resets every morning and marks the day complete the moment you hit your goal. Quick presets for the most common adhkar — SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, Salawat, and more. Counter Track Tap to count, bulk-add, or adjust manually. A clean progress bar shows exactly where you stand against your daily goal. Challenges Taking on a big one-time goal — 10,000 SubhanAllah, 1,000 Salawat? Create a Challenge and track it separately until completion, with a full activity log. Calendar & Stats See every completed (green) and missed (red) day on a monthly calendar. Track your current streak, monthly completion rate, and total days completed since you started. Daily Reminders Set a notification for any tasbih so you never forget. 100% Free. No Ads. No Account. No Tracking. Everything is stored privately on your device. Nothing is ever collected or shared.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tasbih Counter at every 6 weeks against NMDC Field Notes's every 5 months. On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NMDC Field Notes against 5.0 for Tasbih Counter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
NMDC Field Notes ships an update every 5 months, Tasbih Counter every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | NMDC Field Notes | Tasbih Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LAWRENCE BERKELEY | Amir Hamza Fahim |
Customer experience
NMDC Field Notes
Tasbih Counter
In-app purchases
NMDC Field Notes
No in-app purchases
Tasbih Counter
No in-app purchases
