GeneSearch vs Protein Sequence Viewer
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
Protein Sequence Viewer
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Protein Sequence Viewer is an iOS application designed for rapid retrieval of protein sequences (single-letter format) and lengths (amino acids) from UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot (reviewed entries). Simply enter a gene name or UniProt ID (Accession or Entry name) to access the data you need. Key Features: Gene name and UniProt ID search (Swiss-Prot reviewed entries only) Canonical sequence display with isoform switching via dropdown menu Downloadable offline databases for Human, Mouse, Rat, and Yeast—enabling searches without internet connectivity Streamlined interface focused on sequences and lengths One-tap sequence copying to clipboard Data Source: All sequence data is retrieved from UniProt.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GeneSearch at none against Protein Sequence Viewer's shown. Protein Sequence Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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, Protein Sequence Viewer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GeneSearch | Protein Sequence Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | young-Hwan Jo | Kazunari Sasaki |
In-app purchases
GeneSearch
No in-app purchases
Protein Sequence Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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