Micro.App vs Microbiology
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Micro.App
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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
Microbiology
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Micro.App | Microbiology |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Luke Blagdon Snell | Mobin Akhter |
In-app purchases
Micro.App
No in-app purchases
Microbiology
- Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
- Lifetime premium$69.99
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