GeneSearch vs Japality Genomics 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
Japality Genomics Viewer
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | GeneSearch | Japality Genomics Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | young-Hwan Jo | Japality Limited |
In-app purchases
GeneSearch
No in-app purchases
Japality Genomics Viewer
No in-app purchases
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