Comparison

GeneSearch vs Japality Genomics Viewer

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

Japality Genomics Viewer

Features
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JGV is a local-first genome browser for iPhone and iPad. Open a FASTA on the device, add alignments and annotations, then pinch to zoom and drag to pan a locus. Open files from the Files app or iCloud Drive. Sequence data stays on the device. No account and no cloud genome upload. Supported formats • Genome: FASTA (an index is built if missing) • Alignments: SAM, BAM, CRAM • Features: GFF3, GTF, BED • Variants: VCF • Signal: BigWig • Contacts: BEDPE

Screenshots

GeneSearch4 screens
Japality Genomics Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GeneSearch at none against Japality Genomics Viewer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GeneSearch versus Japality Genomics Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeneSearchJapality Genomics Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryoung-Hwan JoJapality Limited

In-app purchases

None

GeneSearch

No in-app purchases

None

Japality Genomics Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GeneSearch free?
GeneSearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Japality Genomics Viewer free?
Japality Genomics Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GeneSearch or Japality Genomics Viewer have ads?
Japality Genomics Viewer shows ads; GeneSearch does not.

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