UdS vs BenchCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
UdS
This app centralizes essential information and services for university students and staff. It offers features like cafeteria menus, campus news, and an interactive map, all within a secure and user-friendly interface. Developed by the university, it's continuously updated to meet campus needs.
- Cafeteria menu
- University news updates
- Interactive campus map
- Personalized functions
- Multi-language support
- Certified data protection and security
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With the Saarland University app, the campus stays in your pocket. All the information and services you need for your studies or your job at the university are gathered in one app. The UdS app gives you a clear interface, personalized functions, and practical features that fit into university life. Organize your day at the university: Check the current cafeteria menu, follow university news, and find your way around with the interactive campus map. Tested and certified: The UdS app holds the "GeprΓΌfte App" seal from TΓV Saarland Solutions GmbH. The certification confirms high standards in data protection, IT security, and usability, including BSI IT-Grundschutz and ISO/IEC 27001. Continuous development: The app is updated regularly with new features and refinements, based on your feedback and on what the daily campus routine actually needs. Whether in German, English, or French, the app adapts to you and stays with you through your time at the university. By the university, for the university.
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.
- 55+ science calculators
- Offline functionality
- Troubleshooting wizards
- 414+ glossary terms
- 13 laboratory protocols
- Reference tables
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: UdS at Free against BenchCalc's $0.99. BenchCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
UdS is free to download; BenchCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UdS ships an update monthly, BenchCalc every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UdS | BenchCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free β better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universitaet des Saarlandes | FEEDINGS LTD |
Customer experience
UdS
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In-app purchases
UdS
No in-app purchases
BenchCalc
No in-app purchases









