| Core Identity |
| Developer | Swift Management AG | Samuel Gan | Samuel Gan | Si-Ware Systems | Medicon Apps | New England Biolabs Inc | Apogee Instruments | Pylyp Chernov | EternalBeam Software | EternalBeam Software |
| Category | Utilities | Medical | Productivity | Developer Tools | Medical | Reference | Business | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities |
| Platform | iOS | iOS | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 3.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 1.0 / 5 | 1.0 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 | 0.0 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Price | Free | Free | $2.99 | Free | $0.99 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2018 | Apr 22, 2015 | Nov 26, 2018 | Nov 11, 2021 | Aug 16, 2017 | Jan 15, 2010 | Apr 4, 2015 | Feb 2, 2020 | Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 21, 2020 | Jan 22, 2016 | Nov 26, 2018 | Apr 12, 2026 | Dec 29, 2025 | May 1, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | - | mixed | - | - | - | - | mixed | positive | - | - |
| Score | - | 60/100 | - | - | - | - | 30/100 | 85/100 | - | - |
| Praises | - | - Convenience of on-the-go analysis
| - | - | - | - | - Calculation shortcuts provide significant time savings for users performing repetitive mathematical tasks within the application
| - Simple and accessible interface design allows users to navigate core functions without unnecessary friction
- Developer responsiveness and positive community interaction foster a sense of goodwill among the user base
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| Complaints | - | - Difficulty with non-scanner images
| - | - | - | - | - Critical UI layout failures cause buttons to render off screen on high resolution Android devices
- Instructional content is either missing or fails to respond to user interaction following the latest update
| - System default dark mode implementation renders typed text invisible during standard usage on mobile devices
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| Requests | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - Independent dark theme toggle within the application settings to override system default display behaviors
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Privacy-first design via on-device CoreML processing
| - Automated Gabor-filter detection reduces human error
- Self-contained architecture enables offline analysis
| - Offline-first processing engine enables field use without internet connectivity
- Specialized focus on colony counting provides a streamlined workflow for microbiologists
| - | - | - Authoritative biological data repository functions as a high-trust barrier to entry
- Deep integration with NEB reagent catalog drives B2B sales
- Regular content updates ensure data accuracy for experimental planning
| - Proprietary hardware integration functions as a technical barrier to entry for non-Apogee sensor users
| - Open-source codebase enables community-led verification and trust
- Minimalist UI reduces cognitive load for students
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| Weaknesses | - Zero updates since 2020 creates technical debt
- 3.33 rating indicates poor performance on current hardware
| - Zero-update cadence since 2016
- Manual override requirement for mobile photos
| - 1.0-star rating baseline indicates severe usability or technical failures
- No updates since 2018 release date
- $2.99 price point lacks perceived value without active maintenance
| - | - | - 3.875 rating indicates friction in the user experience
- Lack of cloud-save or recipe export limits utility in team settings
- Interface relies on manual text entry rather than modern slider-based inputs
| - UI layout regressions on high-resolution Android devices
- Broken help documentation post-update
| - System-wide dark mode implementation breaks text visibility
- Zero monetization model limits long-term development capacity
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| Pricing | free | free | paid | free | paid | free | free | free | free | free |
| Momentum | Zombie | Zombie | Zombie | Intense | - | Maintenance | Maintenance | Maintenance | - | - |
| Update Cadence | 1 versions, 1 majors/6mo | 1 versions | 1 versions | 5 versions | - | 1 versions | 2 versions, ~226d avg | 2 versions, ~225d avg | - | - |
