DNA/RNA/Protein and General Mol. Weight Calculator is a specialized utility for biochemists and molecular biologists to calculate molecular weights of sequences and formulas on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Researchers require immediate, offline-accessible weight estimations for nucleic acids and peptides to maintain laboratory efficiency.
For Biochemists, molecular biologists, and laboratory researchers.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates molecular weight for nucleic acid sequences, protein/peptide sequences, and chemical formulas.
Includes a pre-populated list of 1200 common organic and inorganic compounds for immediate selection.
How much does it cost?
The app is provided as a free utility, serving as a brand extension for the Current Protocols publication.
Velocity
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The app has reached a state of total inactivity, with no updates or feature releases in over 3,400 days. The development cycle is effectively dormant, as the latest release dates back to 2017. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance, live operations, or support for modern platform standards.
Who built it?
Wiley
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What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads mixed.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The application lacks user friendly design elements that make navigation difficult for new users
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for DNA/RNA/Protein and General Mol. Weight Calculator
How's the Utilities market?
DNA/RNA/Protein and General Mol. Weight Calculator holds a niche position in the Utilities category, maintaining a 3.25 rating across a small sample of 4 total ratings. The lack of updates since 2017 signals a focus on legacy utility rather than market share growth.
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Key takeaways for DNA/RNA/Protein and General Mol. Weight Calculator
Where is it heading?
The market for laboratory utilities is shifting toward web-based tools that provide faster, more accessible workflows. DNA/RNA/Protein and General Mol. Weight Calculator remains in a maintenance-only state, which leaves it exposed to more agile, updated competitors.
- The 9-year development silence signals the app is in maintenance mode, which erodes its relevance against modern web-based laboratory tools.
The SWOT
- Pre-populated database of 1200 common compounds provides immediate reference utility
- Modernizing the UI would reduce the primary churn driver for new users
Next best moves
Audit navigation flow because 100% of analyzed reviews flag it as the top frustration → reduce churn
The counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is a feature, not a bug…
Read the full takeBottom line
DNA/RNA/Protein and General Mol. Weight Calculator provides a reliable, specialized reference for laboratory researchers, but the lack of development since 2017 leaves the utility vulnerable to modern, web-based alternatives that offer better navigation and faster workflows.
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Is DNA/RNA/Protein and General Mol. Weight Calculator still updated?
Is this app suitable for professional laboratory use?
What are the main limitations of this app?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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