Comparison

BioLabNote vs Colony Counter

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

Head to head
About

BioLabNote

Features
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BioLabNote is an experimental recording tool designed specifically for biological researchers, lab students, and scientific workers. We digitize the traditional lab notebook, helping you manage your data efficiently and keep your research work organized. 【Core Features】 1. Professional Experiment Log Clean Recording Experience: Focus on text and data recording, supporting detailed logging of experimental phenomena, reagent usage, and operating procedures. Clear Management: Say goodbye to scribbled paper records. Every experimental detail is clearly searchable, structured for storage, and easy to retrieve. 2. Powerful Export Function One-Click Report Generation: Supports exporting experimental records as Word and PDF documents. Time-based Formatting: Exported documents are automatically organized according to the experimental timeline, with a neat and aesthetic format, convenient for direct printing, archiving, or reporting. 3. Flexible Template System Built-in Templates: Preset with commonly used biological experiment templates. Custom Creation: Supports creating exclusive templates according to your experimental habits (e.g., Western Blot, PCR, Cell Culture), significantly improving recording efficiency. 4. Experimental Plan Management Calendar View: Visually check daily experimental schedules. Progress Tracking: Reasonably plan waiting times such as incubation and centrifugation, maximizing the use of research time. 5. Data Security and Privacy Local Storage: All data is stored locally on your device or personal iCloud by default. Privacy Protection: We do not have any backend servers. Your experimental data is entirely your own, ensuring security and peace of mind. BioLabNote, your indispensable assistant on the path of scientific research.

About

Colony Counter

Features
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Colony Counter helps you count bacteria colonies in Petri dish images using your iPhone. The app works entirely on the device and uses photos taken with the iPhone camera or selected from the photo library. No external hardware, pairing, or login is required. Features Simple and intuitive Capture a photo of a Petri dish or select an existing image, and the app automatically counts visible colonies. Automatic colony detection Uses an on-device machine learning model to identify and count colonies from images. Manual counting option Manually add or adjust colony counts for greater control. Save and share results Results are stored locally on the device and can be shared if needed. Notes This app is currently in a testing phase and may not always produce fully accurate results. Some colonies may not be detected due to image quality or technical limitations. The app is intended as an assistive tool, and feedback is welcome.

Screenshots

BioLabNote4 screens
Colony Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Colony Counter at Free against BioLabNote's $0.99. Colony Counter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). BioLabNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Colony Counter is free to download; BioLabNote costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
BioLabNote versus Colony Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBioLabNoteColony Counter
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB38 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFujian Qian Li Feng Investment and Development Co., Ltd.Chathura Chamikara Ahangama Walawage

In-app purchases

None

BioLabNote

No in-app purchases

None

Colony Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BioLabNote free?
BioLabNote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Colony Counter free?
Colony Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BioLabNote or Colony Counter have ads?
Colony Counter shows ads; BioLabNote does not.

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