GeneSearch vs RandleSimulation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GeneSearch
Explore detailed information about genes and proteins with an intuitive interface. Search by name or symbol, toggle between species, and save favorites for quick access. Integrates with NCBI for accurate data and allows sharing of findings.
- Search genes by name or symbol
- Human and mouse species toggle
- Detailed gene information pages
- Save favorite genes
- Recent search history
- NCBI database integration
- Explore protein sequences and structures
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Search for genes and proteins, view detailed information, and manage your favorites all in one place. The app features: - A clean, intuitive interface for searching genes by name or symbol - Toggle between human and mouse species for targeted searches - Detailed gene information pages showing descriptions, functions, genomic locations, and aliases - Ability to save favorite genes for quick access - Recent search history tracking - Integration with NCBI's genetic database for accurate, up-to-date information - Explore protein sequences and structures - Share gene and protein information with colleagues
RandleSimulation
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This simulation should assist you to gain a greater understanding of the relationship glucose and fatty acids within a cell. It is a gut feeling estimate based on the documentation and I make no claims as to the accuracy. I challenge those with a greater understanding of the subject to develop a getter simulation to help advance the education.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RandleSimulation at every 4 days against GeneSearch's monthly. RandleSimulation also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
GeneSearch ships an update monthly, RandleSimulation every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GeneSearch | RandleSimulation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | young-Hwan Jo | Brian Dockerty |
In-app purchases
GeneSearch
No in-app purchases
RandleSimulation
No in-app purchases
Questions
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