Best Gel Electrophoresis Apps

33+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right gel electrophoresis apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 33+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Gel Electrophoresis Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GelAppGelAppFree4.0★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
2VisionWorksVisionWorksFree5.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
3MyGelsMyGelsFree3.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
4NEB ToolsNEB ToolsFree3.9★ (8)NoNoJul 2026
5Sanger sequencingSanger sequencingFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
6GelDoc ImagerGelDoc ImagerFreeNoNoJul 2026
7Genetic Tools from Gene LinkGenetic Tools from Gene LinkFree4.4★ (7)NoNoMay 2026
8Protein Purification for iPhoneProtein Purification for iPhoneFree3.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Gel Electrophoresis

GelApp#1

GelApp by Samuel Gan

Editor's Choice
🏥 Medical
4.0(4 ratings)
Free
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Analyze gel electrophoresis bands from images with automated detection and log graph generation. Supports manual adjustments for poor quality images and convenient loading from cloud storage or gallery. Ideal for scientific publications and teaching.

VisionWorks#2

VisionWorks by Analytik Jena US LLC

Capture & Analysis
Strong Contender
📚 Education
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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Capture and analyze gel and colony samples directly from your smartphone. This app offers automated image capture and analysis for DNA and protein gels, with cloud-based processing for detailed results.

MyGels#3

MyGels by telethon k.k.

Analyze Protein and DNA Gels
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
3.0(2 ratings)
Free
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This app assists researchers in analyzing protein and DNA gels, such as SDS-PAGE and western blots. It automatically recognizes lanes and bands from gel images, allowing for calibration, quantification, and export of annotated results for further analysis.

More Gel Electrophoresis apps to explore

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NEB Tools
NEB Tools
NEB Tools
by New England Biolabs Inc
Free

This app provides essential tools for molecular biology experiments, including enzyme selection, buffer condition calculation, and PCR primer temperature determination. It also offers DNA/RNA mass conversion, ligation calculations, and dilution computations. Access technical support directly through the app.

Enzyme Finder for restriction enzymesDouble Digest Finder for buffer conditionsTm Calculator for PCR primer annealing temperature
🔍 Reference
(8)
free
5
Sanger sequencing
Sanger sequencing
Sanger sequencing
by Thermo Fisher Scientific
Free

This application provides a comprehensive guide to DNA sequencing using capillary electrophoresis. It covers principles, workflows, and troubleshooting, with helpful videos, a calculator, and links to relevant resources.

Applied Biosystems Chemistry GuideHow-to videosEducational video series
🔍 Reference
(1)
free
6
GelDoc Imager
GelDoc Imager
GelDoc Imager
Manual imaging tool
Free

This specialized camera app offers scientists and researchers precise manual controls for capturing high-quality images of gel electrophoresis. It features advanced settings for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and multiple lenses, along with real-time image processing and automatic metadata stamping.

Manual focus with 3x zoom previewAdjustable ISO (50-12800)Customizable shutter speed (1/8000s to 30s)
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free
7
Genetic Tools from Gene Link
Genetic Tools from Gene Link
Genetic Tools from Gene Link
Calculators and References
Free

This app provides life scientists with essential tools and references for molecular genetics research. It offers calculators for experimental design, including PCR and Q-PCR setup, oligo properties, and unit conversions. The reference section covers nucleic acid basics, modifications, and gene information.

Oligo melting temperature calculationPCR and Q-PCR reaction setupMolarity and reagent dilution calculators
📚 Education
(7)
free
8
Protein Purification for iPhone
Protein Purification for iPhone
Protein Purification for iPhone
by Simon Booth
Free

This educational app simulates protein separation techniques, allowing users to experiment with different purification protocols. It models common chromatography methods and helps users learn which techniques are most effective for various protein mixtures.

Protein separation technique simulationGel filtration and ion-exchange chromatographyDesign and test purification protocols
📚 Education
(2)
free
9
GE Purify
GE Purify
GE Purify
by General Electric Company
Free

This app simplifies protein purification for researchers and developers. It guides users to the right chromatography products based on their needs, offering technical data and compatibility information.

Protein purification guidanceProduct selection toolChromatography media information
💼 Business
(2)
free
10
Pocket_Lab
Pocket_Lab
Pocket_Lab
by Happy Cyclops, LLC
Free

Learn essential laboratory techniques through engaging videos, articles, and retrieval practice quizzes. This app focuses on practical lab interaction and technical performance, going beyond basic protocols to ensure high-quality results. It covers a range of topics from basic equipment to advanced procedures.

Instructional videosInformative articlesRetrieval practice quizzes
📚 Education
(3)
free
11
Mr BioChem Lite - Biochemistry lab help
Mr BioChem Lite - Biochemistry lab help
Mr BioChem Lite - Biochemistry lab help
by Radu Turcas
Free

This app assists life science students with various biochemistry lab tasks. It offers tools for DNA sequence manipulation, protein calculations, chemical dilutions, gel recipes, buffer formulations, and safety information.

DNA sequence conversionRestriction site finderDNA to protein translation
📊 Productivity
(2)
free
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Plasmids X
Plasmids X
Plasmids X
Molecular cloning made easy
Free

Design, create, and analyze custom DNA plasmids with this intuitive molecular genetics tool. Supports importing, editing, and sharing plasmids, with powerful in silico analysis features for researchers and students.

Create plasmids from sequencesImport from .dna and Genbank filesEdit plasmids by adding features
📊 Productivity
(7)
free with in-app purchases
13
Eastern Analytical Symposium
Eastern Analytical Symposium
Eastern Analytical Symposium
by Eastern Analytical Symposium, Inc.
Free

This app provides access to information about an annual event focused on analytical chemistry and allied sciences. It features lectures, workshops, and an exposition of laboratory innovations.

Access to lectures and workshopsInformation on laboratory innovationsDetails on allied sciences
💼 Business
(1)
free
14
QPS Assay Finder
QPS Assay Finder
QPS Assay Finder
by QPS, LLC
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
15
HPLC Troubleshooting Guide
HPLC Troubleshooting Guide
HPLC Troubleshooting Guide
by Thermo Fisher Scientific
Free

This application provides comprehensive guidance for diagnosing and resolving issues with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems. It offers quick tips, solutions for common problems across various detection methods, and helpful tools like a method transfer calculator.

Instrument setup troubleshooting tipsSolutions for HPLC, nano LC, fluorescence, and charged aerosol detectionHPLC and UHPLC method transfer calculator
📊 Productivity
(3)
free
16
HPLC Advisor
HPLC Advisor
HPLC Advisor
Tools for HPLC daily work
Free

This app provides tools for HPLC troubleshooting, method development, and data management. It offers calculators for method translation and performance prediction, a data library with conversions and formulas, and troubleshooting guides. Works offline for all HPLC instruments.

HPLC troubleshooting guidesMethod translation calculatorChromatographic performance calculator
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
17
Labmate
Labmate
Labmate
by International Labmate Limited
Free

Access the latest news, product releases, and technical articles from the laboratory industry. Download full issues of leading scientific publications covering chromatography, biotechnology, and more. Stay updated with event previews, reviews, and industry news.

Latest industry news and product releasesDownload scientific publicationsTechnical and problem-solving articles
📡 News
(0)
ad-supported
18
DNA2App
DNA2App
DNA2App
by Samuel Gan
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
19
segui
segui
segui
A user-friendly genomic tool
Free

This application offers a user-friendly interface for manipulating and summarizing large-scale genomic data. It provides tools for alignment operations, generating summary statistics, and extracting or modifying sequence information.

Alignment concatenation, filtering, splitting, and conversionGenomic read and contig summary statisticsSequence extraction, removal, translation, and renaming
📚 Education
(1)
free
20
Bruker SPR Tools
Bruker SPR Tools
Bruker SPR Tools
plan your biosensor assay
Free

This application aids in the planning and execution of biosensor assays using Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) technology. It provides real-time monitoring of molecular binding interactions for label-free detection.

Plan biosensor assaysExecute biosensor assaysReal-time binding interaction monitoring
📊 Productivity
(1)
free

FAQ about Gel Electrophoresis

What are the best gel electrophoresis apps for iPhone?
GelApp tops our gel electrophoresis apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 4 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top gel electrophoresis apps we rank are free to download, including GelApp and VisionWorks.
GelApp has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 33+ gel electrophoresis apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
GelApp is a mobile application designed to analyze gel electrophoresis bands directly from images. It automates band detection, generates log graphs from markers, and allows for manual adjustments for improved accuracy in scientific analysis.
GelApp aims to bring greater accuracy to gel analysis compared to manual approximations, reducing human error and subjectivity. It provides calculated band sizes displayed directly on the gel image, making it a valuable tool for publications and reports.