TLC Chemistry Tools vs IE Infinity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TLC Chemistry Tools
This app automates the process of recording and calculating Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) data. It features auto-cropping, sample point detection, and Rf value calculation directly from your device's camera.
- Auto crop TLC images
- Auto find sample points
- Auto calculate Rf values
- Image detection timer
- Record and calculate TLC data
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Record and calculate your TLC just like scanning QRCode!!! (TLC=Thin Layer Chromatography) Features: 1. Auto crop your TLC from camera. 2. Auto find sample point. 3. Auto calculate Rf value. 4. Image detection timer(detect if your solvent reach the top areas) If you want any features, please send me feedbacks.
IE Infinity
Manage your research facilities and equipment remotely. Reserve instruments, request access, and view your schedule from any mobile device. Streamline your research workflow and save time on administrative tasks.
- Facility access requests
- Instrument scheduling
- Remote mobile access
- Dashboard views
- Issue reporting
- Favorites for fast scheduling
- Automatic notifications
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Infinity by Idea Elan is the number one solution for mobile research management. The application allows Idea Elan users to access core facilities to perform an array of functions. From virtually anywhere at any time, users can quickly reserve instruments, easily request access to facilities and equipment, view the sleek and detailed dashboard, while also maintaining their schedule and profile. Users can access the system on their way to the facility, at home, and even in a different state. The state of the art application is ideal for busy researchers on the run. Idea Elan’s Infinity is a revolutionary application connecting directly to institution and core settings, services, and equipment for an easy to use, fast system. Since users can access the app from any place in the world, using only their phones, Infinity dramatically reduces time spent on a desktop. More time and effort can be spent on actual research and less time spent following a paperwork trail. IE Infinity comes complete with: • Quick and easy facility access • Innovative mobile instrument scheduling • Remote access from any mobile device • Sleek and detailed dashboard views • Swift issue reporting • Simplified favorites feature for fast scheduling • Automatic notifications for admins and users • Complete personal reservation listings • Cancel or reschedule features for reservations Infinity pairs perfectly with Idea Elan Core Management Software to provide a complete and intuitive research management package for facilities world-wide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TLC Chemistry Tools at 4.7 against IE Infinity's 3.3. TLC Chemistry Tools also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
TLC Chemistry Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
TLC Chemistry Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, IE Infinity every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TLC Chemistry Tools | IE Infinity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PoChu. Hsu | Elangovan Masilamani |
Customer experience
TLC Chemistry Tools
IE Infinity
In-app purchases
TLC Chemistry Tools
No in-app purchases
IE Infinity
No in-app purchases
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