Comparison

QSnap vs Capgene

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

Head to head
About

QSnap

Features
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Free & no account needed. Transfer text and files between PC and phone — just scan a QR code. No cables. Works across iPhone, iPad, and any browser. Send photos, documents, and more in seconds. "I want to send this URL from my PC to my phone." "I need to get these photos off my phone to my PC." — QSnap solves this with just a QR code. -------------------- FEATURES -------------------- PC-to-Phone Transfer (Web App) Open QSnap Web in your browser. Transfer files without installing anything. Log in by scanning a QR code from your phone. Text to QR Code Type any text up to 1MB and generate a QR code with one tap. QR Scanner Scan any QR code with your camera. Copy results with a single tap. Smart QR Classification (15 Types) Auto-identifies content: URL, email, phone, WiFi, location, SMS, vCard, MECARD, iCal, crypto, UPI, FTP, OTP, store link, and text. Shows the best action for each type. File Transfer Send photos, documents, videos, and more via QR code. Supports multiple files at once. Up to 10MB free, 1GB with Pro. Password Protection Set a password on transfers. Recipients must enter it before downloading. History Every QR code you generate or scan is saved. Regenerate or reuse past codes anytime. Dark Mode & Multi-Language Follows your system theme. Supports English and Japanese. -------------------- PRO PLAN -------------------- Ad-Free Remove all ads for a distraction-free experience. Expanded File Transfer Increase the limit from 10MB to 1GB. * Payment is charged to your App Store account. * Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. * Manage or cancel in App Store settings. -------------------- USE CASES -------------------- - Send URLs or notes from PC to phone without email - Get photos off your phone without cables - Share URLs or passwords with a friend instantly - Send files to someone's phone on the spot - Share photos across devices instantly - Scan WiFi QR codes and copy the password -------------------- SECURITY & PRIVACY -------------------- - Password protection with server-side hashing - 24-hour auto-delete for all uploaded data - HTTPS encrypted communication - History stored on device only - No account required for basic features -------------------- SUPPORT -------------------- Email: qsnap.developer@gmail.com Terms: https://q-snap.net/terms.html Privacy: https://q-snap.net/policy.html QSnap - cross-device transfer, simplified.

About

Capgene

Features
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Capgene is a molecular biology tool for viewing and editing DNA sequences on iPhone and iPad. Open GenBank and FASTA files, inspect annotated plasmid maps, find open reading frames, and run virtual gel electrophoresis — all without a desktop computer. Features: - Circular and linear plasmid map with feature labels and restriction enzyme sites - ORF finder with adjustable minimum length and protein sequence viewer - Sequence editor with feature annotation - Virtual gel electrophoresis simulation - Clone tool for restriction digestion and ligation planning - Import GenBank (.gb) and FASTA files - Export annotated sequences Designed for researchers, students, and anyone working with recombinant DNA. Terms of Use / EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aswift.net/capgene/privacy

Screenshots

QSnap4 screens
Capgene3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QSnap at Free against Capgene's $0.99. QSnap also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Capgene's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

QSnap is free to download; Capgene costs $0.99 up front. QSnap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Capgene asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QSnap ships an update every 2 weeks, Capgene every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
QSnap versus Capgene: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQSnapCapgene
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkouhei sasaki晨 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QSnap

Subscriptions2
  • QSnap Pro(Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • QSnap Pro(Yearly)$19.991 Year
None

Capgene

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QSnap free?
QSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capgene free?
Capgene costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do QSnap or Capgene have ads?
QSnap shows ads; Capgene does not.
Which is updated more often, QSnap or Capgene?
QSnap ships an update every 2 weeks, and Capgene every 6 weeks. Most recently, QSnap was updated on October 25, 2026 and Capgene on October 28, 2026.

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