Comparison

MySequence vs KingDrawHD

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

Head to head
About

MySequence

Analyze DNA and Next-Generation Sequencing data on your mobile device. View, edit, and extract sequences, translate DNA to amino acids, and generate high-quality PDF reports. Organize and sync your sequencing files across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Analyze .abi, .ab1, .scf, and FastQ files
  • View and edit raw DNA data
  • Extract DNA sequence and base positions
  • Translate DNA to amino acid sequences
  • Export sequence, translation, and PDF reports
  • Organize and sync sequencing files
  • Analyze Next-Generation Sequencing data
Features
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Sequencing results, at a glance. MySequence is a focused app for looking at DNA sequencing data on your iPhone and iPad. Open a file, see what the sequencer saw, and decide whether your reaction worked, wherever you are. AB1, ABI AND SCF FILES • Opens .ab1, .abi and .scf files, even when they arrive as zipped mail attachments • Inspect the chromatogram and view or edit the raw data • Extract the DNA sequence and base positions • Translate the sequence into an amino acid sequence in the frame you choose, to check a cloning or mutagenesis result right away • Export the sequence, the translation and a high-quality PDF report via email, AirPrint or to other apps FASTQ FILES • Open Next-Generation Sequencing data in FASTQ format and check the result and quality of your reaction directly on your mobile device YOUR FILES, EVERYWHERE • MySequence stores and organises your sequencing files and syncs them across all your devices Whether you are verifying a plasmid or taking a first look at a sequencing run, MySequence keeps the routine checks quick, so you can get back to the bench.

About

KingDrawHD

This app is a professional chemical drawing editor for sketching molecules, reactions, and organic chemistry pathways. It offers features like real-time 3D modeling, IUPAC name conversion, and intelligent gesture drawing. The app supports multi-terminal synchronization and saving files in various common chemical drawing formats.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D modeling
  • IUPAC name to structure conversion
  • Structural formula searching
  • Intelligent gesture drawing
  • Multi-terminal synchronization
  • Multi-format file saving
Features
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KingDraw is a chemical drawing editor that allows users to sketch molecules and reactions as well as organic chemistry objects and pathways.A good idea can change the world. KingDraw will record all your inspirations. Just enjoy creation. KingDraw, professional structural formula tool, creates a special work station for chemists! Main Features: Top-speed drawing Many powerful functions, like real time 3D modeling, conversion between IUPAC names and chemical structures, structural formula searching, chemical property analysis, intelligent gesture drawing, intelligent beautifying, etc. Multi-terminal synchronization Get and share your files from your device, PC, or any other device you use. No matter where you are, use the KingDraw mobile app to keep you productive and work together. KingDraw Cloud makes it easy to handle your files when you're out. Multi-format compatibility Easily saved as several file formats commonly used in chemical drawing softwares, for example cdx., mol., SMILES, etc. It also supports drawing standards like ACS 1996. [Feedback] If you have more questions, pls feel free to contact us on Twitter @KingDraw_chem [LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MySequence4 screens

Verdict

The call

MySequence and KingDrawHD both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of KingDrawHD's written reviews are positive against 9% of MySequence's. KingDrawHD also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). MySequence's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (107 vs 14). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KingDrawHD sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MySequence asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for MySequence against 4.1 for KingDrawHD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySequence has 107 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of MySequence's written reviews are positive against 73% of KingDrawHD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySequence ships an update every 6 months, KingDrawHD monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MySequence versus KingDrawHD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySequenceKingDrawHD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (107 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertelethon k.k.Qingdao KingAgroot Precision Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MySequence

All ratings107 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral27.3%
Negative63.6%

KingDrawHD

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

None

MySequence

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

KingDrawHD

Subscriptions2
  • KingDrawVip-ContinuousMonthly$1.991 Month
  • KingDrawHD-ContinuousMonthly$9.991 Month
One-time6
  • KingDraw一天会员$0.99
  • KingDraw一个月会员$2.99
  • Monthly Member$9.99
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  • Monthly Member$11.99
  • KingDraw一年会员$14.99
  • Annual Member2 variants$99.99

Questions

Is MySequence free?
MySequence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KingDrawHD free?
KingDrawHD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MySequence or KingDrawHD?
MySequence is rated higher. MySequence averages 4.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while KingDrawHD averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do MySequence or KingDrawHD have ads?
Neither MySequence nor KingDrawHD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySequence or KingDrawHD?
MySequence ships an update every 6 months, and KingDrawHD monthly. Most recently, MySequence was updated on November 9, 2026 and KingDrawHD on November 3, 2026.

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