Comparison

Micro.App vs Microbiology

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

Head to head
About

Micro.App

Features
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Micro.App is a microbiology revision app, bringing together concise revision notes, audio summaries, 8,129 MCQs and 621 image cards across 316 topics. Covers key areas of microbiology: • Bacteriology, virology, infectious diseases and tropical medicine • HIV and Clinical Virology • Laboratory microbiology — organisms, diagnostics and identification techniques • Clinical syndromes — infection presentations and causative agents • Antimicrobials — mechanisms, resistance and therapeutic use

About

Microbiology

Features
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Turn microbiology into a fast, connected study loop. PetriKey is a private, offline study bench for undergraduate biology, nursing, pre-med, pre-PA, MLS/MLT, and clinical microbiology coursework. Search a clue, open the related organism or concept, then reinforce it with flashcards, quizzes, and educational ID flows. SEARCH A CONNECTED MICROBIOLOGY ATLAS Explore 340+ entries covering bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, Gram staining, biochemical tests, antimicrobial classes, resistance, immunology, and core lab concepts. Each entry connects high-yield clues, classifications, associations, confused-with pairs, and related terms. PRACTICE FOR RETENTION - Review 650+ flashcards with spaced-review scheduling - Test yourself with 200+ quiz, case, and confusing-pair prompts - Follow 5+ educational ID flowcharts for organism-clue review - Use Cram Mode for exam-today, tomorrow, or this-week sessions - Bookmark entries, add private notes, and revisit weak topics USE EDUCATIONAL LAB TOOLS Review CFU math, serial dilution tables, stain references, colony morphology, lab-test vocabulary, and antimicrobial concepts. These tools are for coursework and study only, never live laboratory or patient-care decisions. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE BY DESIGN - No account required - No ads - No general behavior analytics - Study progress, notes, bookmarks, and recent searches stay on your device - Export or import your progress as a JSON backup EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER PetriKey is an educational study aid. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, laboratory protocol, clinical decision support, or a medical device. Do not use it for patient care, specimen handling, antimicrobial selection, lab safety, or emergency decisions. Consult a qualified healthcare, laboratory, or academic professional when appropriate. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Micro.App4 screens
Microbiology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Micro.App at none against Microbiology's 3. Microbiology's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Microbiology sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Micro.App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Micro.App versus Microbiology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicro.AppMicrobiology
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB47 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLuke Blagdon SnellMobin Akhter

In-app purchases

None

Micro.App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Microbiology

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$69.99

Questions

Is Micro.App free?
Micro.App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microbiology free?
Microbiology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Micro.App or Microbiology have ads?
Neither Micro.App nor Microbiology shows ads.

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