The Lab vs Carterton Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Lab
This application enables users to sample materials with a SCiO sensor, create a database of these samples, and conduct initial analysis of the results. It leverages near-infrared spectroscopy to identify molecular signatures for various applications like food analysis and pill identification.
- Sample materials with SCiO sensor
- Build a database of samples
- Perform initial analysis of results
- Identify molecular signatures
- Analyze nutritional values of food
- Identify pills
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*** This app requires a Developer Toolkit license to work. Learn more at the Developer Site below *** The Mobile Lab Application for SCiO allows you to sample various materials using the SCiO sensor, build a database of the samples and perform an initial analysis of the results. SCiO is a molecular sensor which uses near infra-red spectroscopy to detect the molecular signature of materials. It can be used in a variety of applications such as identifying the nutritional values of food and identifying pills.
Carterton Library
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Take Carterton Library everywhere you go! Features: - Search the catalogue - Manage your account - Download eBooks and Audiobooks - Place holds - Renew items - Check branch opening hours, location and get directions - Mobile self-checkout at library branches. and so much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Carterton Library at every 6 weeks against The Lab's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Lab ships an update every 4 months, Carterton Library every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Lab | Carterton Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SCIO SOLUTIONS LTD | Wairarapa Library Service |
In-app purchases
The Lab
No in-app purchases
Carterton Library
No in-app purchases
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