Stickleback Evolution Lab vs EqCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stickleback Evolution Lab
Explore the science of evolution by analyzing the pelvic structures of threespine stickleback fish. This virtual lab offers three experiments using real fish specimens and fossils, complete with graphing and statistical analysis tools for drawing conclusions about population evolution.
- Analyze pelvic structures of threespine stickleback fish
- Conduct experiments with living specimens and fossils
- Collect and analyze biological data
- Graphing and statistical analysis tools
- Learn about evolutionary science
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The Stickleback Evolution Virtual Lab will introduce you to the science and techniques used to analyze the forms and structures of organisms–in particular, the pelvic structures of the threespine stickleback fish (Gasterosteus aculeatus). The lab includes three experiments in which you will collect data using photographs of living fish specimens and fossils to draw conclusions about the evolution of stickleback fish populations. The lab includes graphing and statistical analysis of biological data. This app is geared to high school and college biology students, and anyone interested in the biological sciences. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a nonprofit medical research organization that ranks as one of the nation's largest philanthropies. HHMI plays a powerful role in advancing biomedical research and science education. HHMI brings the latest biomedical research into the classroom with the award-winning BioInteractive website, featuring free resources for science education, including lectures, animations, short films, interactive features, and classroom-ready lesson plans and activities. Topics include all areas of biology and earth and environmental science. Vist the website at www.biointeractive.org.
EqCalc
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EqCalc‑G is an educational and engineering reference tool for calculating gaseous chemical equilibrium using Gibbs free‑energy minimization. Designed for students, researchers, and practicing engineers, the app provides a fast, portable way to explore equilibrium behavior in hydrogen and hydrocarbon systems under ideal‑gas assumptions. Key Features: • Includes a publicly available thermochemical dataset derived from NASA curve‑fits of the NIST‑JANAF tables for selected species • Import your own thermochemical datasets in Aerotherm, Chemkin, or NASA CEA formats • Flexible reactant specification: - Define mixtures on a mole or mass basis - Or specify fuel mixture, air, and fuel‑air equivalence ratio • Export results easily by copying output to the clipboard for use in your favorite notes or spreadsheet apps Basic vs. Plus Version: The free Basic version supports fixed enthalpy and pressure equilibrium calculations. Upgrade to Plus version to unlock additional problem types: • Fixed temperature & pressure • Fixed entropy & pressure • Fixed internal energy & volume • Fixed temperature & volume • Fixed entropy & volume NASA/NIST Notice: Use of NASA and NIST thermochemical data does not imply endorsement, certification, recommendation, or approval of this app, its developer, or any results produced. NASA and NIST provide no warranties and assume no liability for the use of their data within this app. Privacy Policy: https://jtonouchi.github.io/EqCalc-G/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://jtonouchi.github.io/EqCalc-G/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stickleback Evolution Lab at none against EqCalc's 1. Stickleback Evolution Lab also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). EqCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 28 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. EqCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stickleback Evolution Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stickleback Evolution Lab ships an update every 28 months, EqCalc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stickleback Evolution Lab | EqCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Jon Tonouchi |
In-app purchases
Stickleback Evolution Lab
No in-app purchases
EqCalc
- Plus Version$2.99
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