GeneSearch vs PlasmidViewer Pro
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
PlasmidViewer Pro
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PlasmidViewer is a fast, native plasmid map viewer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Open a sequence and see it the way you do in SnapGene or Benchling — as a circular map, a linear map, or an annotated sequence, with restriction sites, features, labels, ORFs and a ruler you can show or hide from a single View sidebar. Built for molecular biologists, students and ehtusiasts, it reads the file formats you already use and renders them cleanly on every screen size, with no account to create and nothing to upload to a third-party server. VIEW YOUR PLASMIDS • Circular, linear and annotated-sequence maps • A SnapGene-style "View" sidebar to show or hide enzymes, features, labels, ruler and ORFs • Pinch to zoom and pan anywhere on the map • Select features and restriction sites to inspect them RESTRICTION-ENZYME ANALYSIS • Full restriction-enzyme analysis over a bundled REBASE-style catalog • Scope the map to an enzyme set, or show and hide individual enzymes • See cut positions directly on the circular and linear maps OPEN THE FORMATS YOU ALREADY USE • SnapGene binary (.dna) • GenBank (.gb / .gbk) • FASTA (.fa / .fasta) • Raw sequences • Export back to .dna YOUR LIBRARY, BACKED UP TO ICLOUD • Save plasmids to your personal library • Backup and sync through your own private iCloud (CloudKit) • Your sequences stay in your iCloud account — we never collect or see them TRY IT FREE The bundled example plasmid is always free to open and explore, so you can see exactly how the maps and enzyme analysis work before subscribing. SUBSCRIPTION Opening, importing, saving and iCloud backup require PlasmidViewer Pro, an auto-renewable subscription at $19.99/month. One subscription activates the app on one device at a time; you can move the active device any time from Manage Devices inside the app. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Questions or feedback? Get in touch from the Support link below. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.biostudio.app/plasmidviewerpro/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GeneSearch at none against PlasmidViewer Pro's 2. GeneSearch also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. PlasmidViewer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. GeneSearch asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GeneSearch | PlasmidViewer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | young-Hwan Jo | MARTIN WILLIAMS |
In-app purchases
GeneSearch
No in-app purchases
PlasmidViewer Pro
- PlasmidViewer Pro (Monthly)$19.991 Month
- PlasmidViewer Pro (Yearly)$129.991 Year
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