# ToupView vs Hemocytometer Sidekick

The clearest difference is rating: Hemocytometer Sidekick at 4.6 against ToupView's 1.8. Hemocytometer Sidekick also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 5). ToupView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hemocytometer Sidekick sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ToupView asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hemocytometer Sidekick holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hemocytometer Sidekick has 29 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of ToupView's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hemocytometer Sidekick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToupView | Hemocytometer Sidekick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toupview/id911644970/reviews) | **[4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hemocytometer-sidekick/id1341492266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou ToupTek Photonics Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/794298536) | [Nicholas Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1341492265) |

## What reviewers say

### ToupView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toupview/id911644970)

Control ToupTek WiFi cameras with your iOS device. View live video, capture images, and adjust various camera settings like exposure, gain, and color balance. Supports a range of WCAM series cameras.

**Highlights:** Live video preview, Image snapping, Pinch to zoom, Exposure time control, Analog gain adjustment, Color temperature settings, White balance control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hemocytometer Sidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hemocytometer-sidekick/id1341492266)

Streamline cell counting with a hemocytometer. This app automates calculations, offers eyes-free operation with large buttons and sound feedback, and saves your data for easy recording. It supports various chamber types and differential blood counts, making lab work more efficient.

**Highlights:** Automated cell counting, Eyes-free operation, Supports multiple chamber types, Differential blood counting, Data saving and email results, Adjustable chamber depth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Version 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Version 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Version 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Version 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToupView free?

ToupView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hemocytometer Sidekick free?

Hemocytometer Sidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ToupView or Hemocytometer Sidekick?

Hemocytometer Sidekick is rated higher. ToupView averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hemocytometer Sidekick averages 4.6 from 29 ratings.

### Do ToupView or Hemocytometer Sidekick have ads?

Neither ToupView nor Hemocytometer Sidekick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToupView or Hemocytometer Sidekick?

ToupView ships an update every 2 months, and Hemocytometer Sidekick every 2 months. Most recently, ToupView was updated on June 5, 2026 and Hemocytometer Sidekick on June 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*