Comparison

MySequence vs Lab Laps

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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Analyse DNA sequences on your iPhone. MySequence loads and displays .abi, .ab1, or .scf files, a file format commonly used in DNA sequencing. If you are getting your sequencing results as zipped mail attachments, MySequence has you covered as well. MySequence stores and organises your sequencing files and allows you to synch your sequencing files across all your devices The app allows viewing and editing of the raw data, extracts the DNA sequence and base positions, translates the DNA sequence into an amino acid sequence of the desired frame and allows export of sequence, translation and a high-quality PDF report via email, AirPrint or to other iPhone - iPad applications. MySequence also opens and analyses Next-Generation Sequencing data (FastQ format) to check the result and quality of your reaction directly on you mobile device.

About

Lab Laps

This app assists lab work with timed protocols, AI-assisted colony counting, dilution calculations, and other essential bench tools. It helps scientists and students organize experiments, manage materials, and document results efficiently, even offline.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted colony counting
  • Timed experiment protocols
  • Dilution calculator
  • Medium/buffer builder
  • Plate and gel annotation
  • Offline functionality
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Lab Laps is your lab companion for timed protocols, colony counting, dilutions, and everyday bench calculations — all in one app. RUN EXPERIMENTS WITH CLARITY Build projects with steps, groups, materials, notes, and tables. Attach multiple timers to any step and see what is running, finished, or up next. On iPhone, active timers can stay visible with Live Activities. THE LAB TOOLS YOU USE MOST Colony Counter — AI-assisted counting from plate photos, manual refinement, and exportable results Dilution Calculator — fast single and serial dilutions Medium / Buffer Builder — multi-component recipes with automatic mass and volume math Plate Labelling — well maps with notes and color coding Gel / Blot Annotator — lane-level documentation Cell Counter, Master Mix, Cell Culture — plus calibration curves, unit conversion, molarity, notes, and more AI PROTOCOL SCANNING Turn a photo, PDF, or file into a structured project with materials and timed steps — fully editable before use. BUILT FOR THE BENCH Works offline-first with sync when signed in. Share projects via link. Reliable timer notifications. Optimized for iPhone and iPad. GREAT FOR bench scientists, students, and teams who want fewer missed steps and less app-switching at the bench. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.lablaps.com/app/privacy

Screenshots

MySequence4 screens
Lab Laps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lab Laps at 94% against MySequence's 9%. Lab Laps also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). MySequence's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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. Lab Laps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MySequence asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lab Laps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of MySequence's written reviews are positive against 94% of Lab Laps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MySequence ships an update every 6 months, Lab Laps every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MySequence versus Lab Laps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySequenceLab Laps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (102 ratings)4.7 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings102 — better93
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertelethon k.k.Lenard Szabo

Customer experience

MySequence

All ratings102 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral27.3%
Negative63.6%

Lab Laps

All ratings93 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

None

MySequence

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lab Laps

Subscriptions2
  • Lab Laps Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Lab Laps Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MySequence free?
MySequence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lab Laps free?
Lab Laps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MySequence or Lab Laps?
Lab Laps is rated higher. MySequence averages 4.1 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Lab Laps averages 4.7 from 93 ratings.
Do MySequence or Lab Laps have ads?
Neither MySequence nor Lab Laps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MySequence or Lab Laps?
MySequence ships an update every 6 months, and Lab Laps every 3 days. Most recently, MySequence was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lab Laps on September 23, 2026.

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