Comparison

Big Butterfly Count vs BenchCalc

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

Head to head
About

Big Butterfly Count

Participate in a national butterfly and moth survey by identifying and counting species in your local environment. Your observations contribute to understanding the health of UK wildlife. Features an identification guide and a map to view submitted sightings.

Highlights
  • Butterfly and moth identification guide
  • Count and submit sightings
  • View submitted records on a map
  • Contribute to wildlife research
  • 15-minute nature observation
Features
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Take part in the UK’s annual Big Butterfly Count with this easy to use and informative app. Spend 15 minutes in nature and help butterflies at the same time. All you need to do is identify and count the relevant butterfly and moth species you spot. Then submit your sightings to help take the pulse of nature. Your records help to show how butterflies are faring in the UK. The app features a beautiful ID guide to help you identify and learn about the 21 species that are the focus of this study. You can also view all of your submitted counts and see everyone's records on the map within the app.

About

BenchCalc

This offline science companion offers over 55 calculators and tools for molecular biology, protein analysis, chemistry, and general lab work. It also includes troubleshooting wizards, a glossary, protocols, and reference tables for researchers and students.

Highlights
  • 55+ science calculators
  • Offline functionality
  • Troubleshooting wizards
  • 414+ glossary terms
  • 13 laboratory protocols
  • Reference tables
Features
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BenchCalc is an offline biology calculator, biochemistry calculator, and laboratory science companion for researchers and students. 55 science tools, 414 glossary terms, 13 protocols, 7 troubleshooting wizards, 9 reference tables, and 7 science games - fully offline. No ads, no tracking. CALCULATORS - 55 TOOLS Molecular biology calculator suite: DNA molarity from mass or A260, primer Tm with nearest-neighbour prediction, primer pair comparison and dimer checking, primer resuspension and working stock dilution. Agarose gel calculator with TAE/TBE buffer selection, stain volumes, and percentage guide. Protein calculator tools: molecular weight from amino acid sequence, Bradford assay and BCA assay with standard curve, Beer-Lambert A280 protein concentration, isoelectric point calculator with charge-vs-pH curve, enzyme unit converter (U/mg, kcat, nmol/min/mg). PAGE gel calculator for SDS-PAGE, native, and denaturing gels. Chemistry and solution calculators: C1V1=C2V2 dilution calculator, serial dilution planner, molarity calculator, percent solutions (w/v, v/v, w/w), normality calculator, buffer preparation with Henderson-Hasselbalch, multi-solute buffer builder from the reagent database, resuspension calculator. Laboratory tools: cell counting, centrifuge RCF/RPM converter, doubling time calculator, radioactive decay with preset isotopes and decay curve. PCR master mix with enzyme presets. Restriction digest with buffer compatibility. DNA/RNA sequence translator with 6-frame ORF analysis and feature annotation. Ligation calculator. Lab timer with simultaneous countdowns, 28 presets, and background notifications. Unit converter (femto to peta). QuickCalc with expression history. TROUBLESHOOTING WIZARDS 7 interactive diagnostic wizards for biology and biochemistry experiments: Cloning, PCR, Restriction Digest, Agarose Gels, Protein Expression, Protein Purification, and SDS-PAGE. 87 questions and 252 solutions with real gel images. Save, resume, or share your diagnosis. BENCH GUIDE 414 biology and biochemistry glossary terms across 10 categories with molecular structure rendering and cross-linked navigation. 91 educational entries from foundations of science through physical chemistry, thermodynamics, biochemistry, enzyme kinetics, structural biology, and scientific writing. 20 laboratory safety guides with handling, spill response, and first aid. 45 practical lab tips. PROTOCOLS 13 step-through laboratory protocols: cloning design, cloning practical, miniprep, ethanol precipitation, gel extraction, PCR cleanup, restriction digest, ligation, heat shock transformation, E. coli growth/harvest, affinity purification, column maintenance, inclusion body purification. Checklist and focus modes. Cross-linked to troubleshooting wizards. REFERENCE TABLES 20 amino acids with structures, MW, pI, pKa, and charge display. 5 nucleotides with IUPAC codes. 64 codons. 132 restriction enzymes with methylation, star activity, buffer compatibility. 350+ laboratory reagents with MW, CAS, working concentrations, hazards, and LD50 data. 20 antibiotics. 15 scalable media/buffer recipes. 60 fluorophores with Ex/Em and laser line matching. 13 gel ladders (6 protein, 7 DNA) with band sizes and loading volumes. GAMES & QUIZZES Speed Runs for codons, amino acid codes, chemical formulas, and restriction sites. 20 rounds, timed, best scores saved. Nucleotide Memory with four difficulty modes. Restriction Site Snap with Quick Play, Expedition mode across 132 enzymes, and Multi-Strand modes. Science Quiz with 75 questions across 5 topics. Leaderboards with gold, silver, and bronze. FEATURES Dark/light themes with auto mode. Three text sizes. Favourites and category filtering. Chemical structure rendering. Cross-calculator clipboard. Smart keypad. Haptic feedback. Backup and restore. Share and export. Tablet and landscape support. Fully offline. No account, no data collected. Built by a scientist for scientists. One purchase, everything included.

Screenshots

Big Butterfly Count4 screens
BenchCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Big Butterfly Count at Free against BenchCalc's $0.99. BenchCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Big Butterfly Count is free to download; BenchCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Butterfly Count ships an update monthly, BenchCalc every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Big Butterfly Count versus BenchCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Butterfly CountBenchCalc
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperButterfly Conservation Trading LtdFEEDINGS LTD

Customer experience

Big Butterfly Count

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative16.9%

BenchCalc

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Big Butterfly Count

No in-app purchases

None

BenchCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Butterfly Count free?
Big Butterfly Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BenchCalc free?
BenchCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Butterfly Count or BenchCalc have ads?
Neither Big Butterfly Count nor BenchCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Butterfly Count or BenchCalc?
Big Butterfly Count ships an update monthly, and BenchCalc every 2 days. Most recently, Big Butterfly Count was updated on October 21, 2026 and BenchCalc on September 27, 2026.

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