Comparison

GeneSearch vs ChemBioCalc

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

ChemBioCalc

Features
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ChemBioCalc Pro - Professional calculation suite for Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical, and Molecular Biology laboratories. Calculations are referenced to ICH Q2(R2), EMA M10, USP 621 and ICH Q1E. PROFESSIONAL TOOLS CHEMISTRY - Solution preparation and dilution (C1V1 = C2V2) - Stoichiometry, empirical formula, reaction yield - Acid-base, buffers (Henderson-Hasselbalch), pH, Ksp - Thermochemistry, gas laws, electrolysis (Faraday) - Adsorption isotherms (Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich) - Adsorption kinetics and thermodynamics (van t Hoff) - UV-Vis spectrophotometer and Beer-Lambert - IR/NMR/MS spectrum quick interpretation - RGB Colorimetry (image-based concentration analysis) - Standard curve, LOD/LOQ calculation - Molecule visualization (SMILES, PNG/PDF export) - HPLC Column Selector (27 real columns: Waters, Phenomenex, Agilent) - HPLC Method Transfer (USP 621 geometric scaling) - HPLC Sequence Builder (optimal injection order for validation) - Multi-Component UV-Vis (matrix solving) - Method Validation (ICH Q2(R2) + EMA M10) PHARMACY - Release kinetics 8 models (Zero/First-order, Higuchi, Korsmeyer-Peppas, Hixson-Crowell, Baker-Lonsdale, Weibull, Hopfenberg) - Dissolution similarity (f1/f2) - Stability analysis Arrhenius + Shelf Life in one workflow (ICH Q1E) - Particle size (d10, d50, d90, Span) - Encapsulation efficiency (EE%, DL%) - Pharmacokinetics (1-comp and 2-Compartment PopPK + variability) - Dose converter (NOAEL to HED to MRSD, FDA Phase 1) - Renal/Hepatic dose adjustment (Cockcroft-Gault, MDRD-4, CKD-EPI 2021, Child-Pugh) - Bioequivalence (90% CI, GMR, 80-125% rule) - IV drip calculation, pediatric dose MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - DNA/RNA calculations (concentration, Tm, copy number, purity) - PCR Primer Tm (Wallace/GC/Nearest-Neighbor), gradient, master mix - qPCR Analysis ddCt (Livak), standard curve, primer efficiency - Primer Designer (automatic design from template) - Protein Suite (concentration, extinction e280, dilution) - Protein MW and pI calculation (from amino acid sequence) - Restriction Map and Cloning (Gibson Assembly) - CRISPR Guide RNA design - Plasmid Map - NGS Coverage (Lander-Waterman, WGS/WES/ctDNA/RNA-seq) - Electrophoresis, Western Blot, ELISA (4-PL curve) - Enzyme kinetics (Michaelis-Menten, Vmax, Km, kcat) - Cell culture, CFU and serial dilution LAB NOTEBOOK Record experiments with photos, tags, projects. Export to PDF or Excel. ACCOUNT AND SYNC (NEW) Optional account with email, Apple or Google sign-in. Sync your lab notebook, calculation history and validation projects across your devices. The app stays fully usable without an account. ABBREVIATION GLOSSARY Tappable explanations for 131 scientific abbreviations. Tap any blue abbreviation in any module to learn its meaning: LOD, LOQ, Cmax, AUC, ddCt, pI, kcat and more. BILINGUAL Turkish and English all modules, reports, and glossary. REPORTING PDF (with automatic citation block useful for publications), Excel, JSON export. One-tap image sharing. PRIVACY AND ADS The app works fully without an account, and your calculations run on your device. Create an account only if you want cloud sync - then your lab notebook, calculation history and validation projects are stored on our servers so your devices stay in sync. The free version is supported by ads. Ads use a device advertising identifier and usage data, and this data may be shared with advertising partners. Pro removes all ads. You can delete your account and all synced data at any time from Settings, or at https://chembiocalc.com/delete-account PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlimited calculations, all Pro tools (HPLC suite, Method Validation, PopPK, NGS Coverage, etc.), Lab Notebook Pro, ad-free experience. Monthly and yearly plans. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chembiocalc.com/privacy Contact: support@chembiocalc.com Feedback: feedback@chembiocalc.com Web (Pro works here too): https://www.chembiocalc.com

Screenshots

GeneSearch4 screens
ChemBioCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GeneSearch at none against ChemBioCalc's 4. GeneSearch also leads on ads (none vs shown). ChemBioCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. ChemBioCalc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. GeneSearch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeneSearch ships an update monthly, ChemBioCalc every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GeneSearch versus ChemBioCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeneSearchChemBioCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryoung-Hwan Jomit Can ERM

In-app purchases

None

GeneSearch

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ChemBioCalc

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Single Result$0.99

Questions

Is GeneSearch free?
GeneSearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChemBioCalc free?
ChemBioCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GeneSearch or ChemBioCalc have ads?
ChemBioCalc shows ads; GeneSearch does not.
Which is updated more often, GeneSearch or ChemBioCalc?
GeneSearch ships an update monthly, and ChemBioCalc every 4 days. Most recently, GeneSearch was updated on October 14, 2026 and ChemBioCalc on October 28, 2026.

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