VCF Lens vs Japality Genomics Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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
Japality Genomics Viewer
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JGV is a local-first genome browser for iPhone and iPad. Open a FASTA on the device, add alignments and annotations, then pinch to zoom and drag to pan a locus. Open files from the Files app or iCloud Drive. Sequence data stays on the device. No account and no cloud genome upload. Supported formats โข Genome: FASTA (an index is built if missing) โข Alignments: SAM, BAM, CRAM โข Features: GFF3, GTF, BED โข Variants: VCF โข Signal: BigWig โข Contacts: BEDPE
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VCF Lens at none against Japality Genomics Viewer's shown. Japality Genomics Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | VCF Lens | Japality Genomics Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAHIRO TODA | Japality Limited |
In-app purchases
VCF Lens
No in-app purchases
Japality Genomics Viewer
No in-app purchases
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