VCF Lens vs PlasmidViewer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VCF Lens
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Import a `.vcf`, `.vcf.gz`, or `.bgz` file, review found markers, and search by gene, rsID, trait, chromosome, frequency, clinical signal, evidence, or allele dose. A sample VCF is included for learning. VCF Lens does not upload genome data. It does not include a full reference genome, does not perform liftover, and does not verify VCF coverage or lab quality. Results are for personal learning only. They are not diagnosis, treatment guidance, medical advice, or a prediction of personal health. Name: VCF Lens Subtitle: Private genome notes Category: Education Price: Free Privacy Policy URL: https://nerunoi.jp/products/vcf-lens/privacy-policy Support URL: https://nerunoi.jp/products/vcf-lens/contact Terms of Service: https://nerunoi.jp/products/vcf-lens/terms Content Rights: The app includes bundled marker annotations derived from public scientific data sources. Confirm redistribution terms before submission. Made for Kids: No
PlasmidViewer Pro
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PlasmidViewer is a fast, native plasmid map viewer for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Open a sequence and see it the way you do in SnapGene or Benchling β as a circular map, a linear map, or an annotated sequence, with restriction sites, features, labels, ORFs and a ruler you can show or hide from a single View sidebar. Built for molecular biologists, students and ehtusiasts, it reads the file formats you already use and renders them cleanly on every screen size, with no account to create and nothing to upload to a third-party server. VIEW YOUR PLASMIDS β’ Circular, linear and annotated-sequence maps β’ A SnapGene-style "View" sidebar to show or hide enzymes, features, labels, ruler and ORFs β’ Pinch to zoom and pan anywhere on the map β’ Select features and restriction sites to inspect them RESTRICTION-ENZYME ANALYSIS β’ Full restriction-enzyme analysis over a bundled REBASE-style catalog β’ Scope the map to an enzyme set, or show and hide individual enzymes β’ See cut positions directly on the circular and linear maps OPEN THE FORMATS YOU ALREADY USE β’ SnapGene binary (.dna) β’ GenBank (.gb / .gbk) β’ FASTA (.fa / .fasta) β’ Raw sequences β’ Export back to .dna YOUR LIBRARY, BACKED UP TO ICLOUD β’ Save plasmids to your personal library β’ Backup and sync through your own private iCloud (CloudKit) β’ Your sequences stay in your iCloud account β we never collect or see them TRY IT FREE The bundled example plasmid is always free to open and explore, so you can see exactly how the maps and enzyme analysis work before subscribing. SUBSCRIPTION Opening, importing, saving and iCloud backup require PlasmidViewer Pro, an auto-renewable subscription at $19.99/month. One subscription activates the app on one device at a time; you can move the active device any time from Manage Devices inside the app. β’ Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. β’ The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β’ Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Questions or feedback? Get in touch from the Support link below. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.biostudio.app/plasmidviewerpro/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VCF Lens at none against PlasmidViewer Pro's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PlasmidViewer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. VCF Lens asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | VCF Lens | PlasmidViewer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAHIRO TODA | MARTIN WILLIAMS |
In-app purchases
VCF Lens
No in-app purchases
PlasmidViewer Pro
- PlasmidViewer Pro (Monthly)$19.991 Month
- PlasmidViewer Pro (Yearly)$129.991 Year





