Comparison

Capgene vs Sips

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

Head to head
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

About

Sips

This app visually represents your remaining daily time as a cup. Add tasks with estimated durations, and see your capacity fill up. It offers a less rigid approach to planning, helping you balance productivity with rest.

Highlights
  • Visual daily capacity representation
  • Add scheduled tasks and flexible to-dos
  • Estimate task duration
  • Track committed and remaining time
  • Mark tasks complete
  • Home screen widget for quick checks
  • Plan with less pressure
Features
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Sips is a visual daily planner that helps you understand how much time you have left in your day. Instead of forcing every task into a rigid schedule, Sips turns your daily capacity into a cup. Add what you need to do, estimate how long it will take, and see the remaining time reflected visually. With Sips, you can: • Add scheduled tasks and flexible to-dos • Estimate task duration with a simple default • See your committed and remaining time • Mark tasks complete throughout the day • Check your day quickly from the home screen widget • Plan with less pressure and more awareness Sips is designed for people who want a lighter way to plan their day without time-blocking every hour. Fill your cup with what matters and leave room to rest.

Screenshots

Capgene3 screens
Sips4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sips at Free against Capgene's $0.99. Sips also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capgene ships an update every 6 weeks, Sips every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Capgene versus Sips: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapgeneSips
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晨 陈Yuting Li

In-app purchases

None

Capgene

No in-app purchases

None

Sips

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capgene free?
Capgene costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sips free?
Sips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Capgene or Sips have ads?
Neither Capgene nor Sips shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capgene or Sips?
Capgene ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sips every 5 days. Most recently, Capgene was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sips on October 28, 2026.

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