Capgene vs Sips
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Capgene
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Sips is free to download; Capgene costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Capgene | Sips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晨 陈 | Yuting Li |
In-app purchases
Capgene
No in-app purchases
Sips
No in-app purchases









