Comparison

TLC Chemistry Tools vs IE Infinity

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Auto crop TLC images
  • Auto find sample points
  • Auto calculate Rf values
  • Image detection timer
  • Record and calculate TLC data
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Facility access requests
  • Instrument scheduling
  • Remote mobile access
  • Dashboard views
  • Issue reporting
  • Favorites for fast scheduling
  • Automatic notifications
Features
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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.

Screenshots

TLC Chemistry Tools4 screens
IE Infinity4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TLC Chemistry Tools versus IE Infinity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTLC Chemistry ToolsIE Infinity
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPoChu. HsuElangovan Masilamani

Customer experience

TLC Chemistry Tools

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IE Infinity

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

TLC Chemistry Tools

No in-app purchases

None

IE Infinity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TLC Chemistry Tools free?
TLC Chemistry Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IE Infinity free?
IE Infinity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TLC Chemistry Tools or IE Infinity?
TLC Chemistry Tools is rated higher. TLC Chemistry Tools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IE Infinity averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do TLC Chemistry Tools or IE Infinity have ads?
Neither TLC Chemistry Tools nor IE Infinity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TLC Chemistry Tools or IE Infinity?
TLC Chemistry Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, and IE Infinity every 4 months. Most recently, TLC Chemistry Tools was updated on October 24, 2026 and IE Infinity on October 26, 2026.

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