Comparison

Physics Formulas Lite vs Codon One

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

Head to head
About

Physics Formulas Lite

Quickly access and reference physics formulas for study and work. Features include calculation tools, multi-language support, a favorites folder, and formula sharing. Search and add custom formulas and tools.

Highlights
  • Formula reference by category
  • In-app calculation tools
  • Multi-language support
  • Favorites folder for quick access
  • Formula sharing functionality
  • Searchable formula database
  • Add custom formulas and tools
Features
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From the success of Maths Formulas app, Physics Formulas has been developed and released to help users quickly refer to any Physics formulas for their study and work. This app displays most popular formulas in seven categories: - Mechanics - Electricity - Thermal physics - Periodic motion - Optics - Atomic physics - Constants This app has all functions to help users use the app conveniently - Tools: users can input data and the app will calculate some popular physics problems. - Supporting multiple languages: it's the best to read in your mother language as well as in English to expand your language skills. This app supports English, Vietnamese, Chinese (Trad/Simp), Turkish, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Indonesian, Persian, Italian, Hindi and Arabic. More languages to come soon. - Favorite folder: save frequently used formulas in a favorite folder to quickly access to them. - Sharing: touch and share a formula to friends via message, email or Facebook. - Searching: users can type key words in top of the screen to quickly find a formula. - Add your own formulas or notes in "Favorite" section. - Add your own customized tools in "Tools" section (unlimited number of formulas and variables for Full version). This is the essential app for everybody especially students, engineers and scientists.

About

Codon One

This app simplifies complex biology concepts through short, illustrated lessons and interactive quizzes. It offers AI-powered study assistance and allows users to create flashcards from lecture slides or PDFs. Study materials are available offline.

Highlights
  • Short, illustrated lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • AI study helper (Ribo)
  • Flashcard creation from slides/PDFs
  • Offline study mode
  • Glossary and review tools
Features
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Make complex biology click, and make it stick. Short, illustrated lessons explain one idea at a time, a quick quiz shows you what you've understood, and flashcards bring back what you'd otherwise forget. Module 1 is free, with no account and no subscription. Understand it, one step at a time Each section breaks complex ideas into clear explanations and diagrams, so you can follow even the hard topics. A quiz before you move on shows you where you stand. Lessons, quizzes, flashcards and the glossary all work offline, so you can study anywhere. Stuck? Ask Ribo, your AI study helper You don't have to search the web or wait for the next class. Ribo answers questions about the lesson page, glossary entry or missed quiz question in front of you. A few questions are free every day, and purchased modules give you more. Answers can be wrong, so check them against the lesson. Turn your lecture slides into flashcards Exam coming up? Photograph your slides or import the lecture PDF, and the glossary terms in them become flashcards. Swipe through the pages, zoom in and tap a term to read its entry. It all happens on your device, so your slides stay with you. Keep what you've learned Turn any topic into a flashcard deck: spaced practice brings back what you'd otherwise forget and focuses on the cards you find hardest. The Review tab shows you what to do today: the cards that are due, the quiz questions worth another look, your streak and your progress. Forgot a term? The glossary has the key terms from every module, plus the 20 amino acids and the nucleobases. What you'll learn Module 1: Chemistry of Life – atoms & elements, bonds, water, pH, biomolecules Module 2: Genetics – chromosomes, replication, transcription, translation, regulation Module 3: Evolution – history of life, phylogeny, selection, drift, speciation, molecular evolution Module 4: History of Science – ideas, methods, and experiments that shaped modern biology Module 5: Cell Biology – membranes & transport, organelles & energy, cytoskeleton, signaling, cell division Module 6: Development – fertilization & body plans, differentiation, pattern formation & morphogenesis, growth & repair, evo-devo Additional topics are planned for future updates, including Animal Physiology, Microbiology & Immunology, Plant Biology, and more. Pay once, no subscription Module 1 is free. Buy only the modules you need, or all of them with Unlock All, which also includes future modules. No subscription and no expiry. Also included: Sequence Operator, Codon Picker and Triplet Encoder, for working with DNA sequences and the genetic code. Created by expert biologists. Found a bug or have suggestions? Email info@codon-one.com — we read every message.

Screenshots

Physics Formulas Lite4 screens
Codon One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Physics Formulas Lite at none against Codon One's 7. Codon One's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Codon One sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Physics Formulas Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Physics Formulas Lite against 4.5 for Codon One. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Physics Formulas Lite's written reviews are positive against 76% of Codon One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Physics Formulas Lite ships an update every 4 months, Codon One monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Physics Formulas Lite versus Codon One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics Formulas LiteCodon One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (60 ratings) — better4.5 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better76.5% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB269 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNSC CO. PTY LTDDaniel Gebert

Customer experience

Physics Formulas Lite

All ratings60 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.5%

Codon One

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

None

Physics Formulas Lite

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Codon One

One-time7
  • Module 1: Chemistry of LifeFree
  • Module 2: Genetics$2.99
  • Module 3: Evolution$2.99
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  • Module 4: Science History$2.99
  • Module 5: Cell Biology$2.99
  • Module 6: Development$2.99
  • Unlock All$8.99

Questions

Is Physics Formulas Lite free?
Physics Formulas Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codon One free?
Codon One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Physics Formulas Lite or Codon One?
Physics Formulas Lite is rated higher. Physics Formulas Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Codon One averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.
Do Physics Formulas Lite or Codon One have ads?
Neither Physics Formulas Lite nor Codon One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Physics Formulas Lite or Codon One?
Physics Formulas Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Codon One monthly. Most recently, Physics Formulas Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Codon One on November 13, 2026.

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