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GelApp vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against GelApp's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

GelApp
This App
AI Lab
Nemesis
NeoSpectra Scan App
Contender
Lab Alpha Medical Converter
Peer
Field of View Calculator
Peer
NEB Tools
Peer
Molar Mass Calculator Pro
Peer
Jard
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperSamuel GanSwift Management AGSi-Ware SystemsMedicon AppsApogee InstrumentsNew England Biolabs IncPylyp ChernovYousef Yaghmour
CategoryMedicalUtilitiesDeveloper ToolsMedicalBusinessReferenceUtilitiesBusiness
PlatformiOSiOSAndroid, iOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.0 / 53.3 / 51.0 / 54.5 / 55.0 / 53.9 / 54.8 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count431171860
PriceFreeFreeFree$0.99FreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateApr 22, 2015Apr 11, 2018Nov 11, 2021Aug 16, 2017Apr 4, 2015Jan 15, 2010Feb 2, 2020Dec 16, 2025
Last UpdatedJan 22, 2016Apr 21, 2020Apr 12, 2026Dec 29, 2025Feb 27, 2026May 1, 2026Apr 8, 2026Dec 18, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed---mixed-positive-
Score60/100---30/100-85/100-
Praises
  • Convenience of on-the-go analysis
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  • Calculation shortcuts provide significant time savings for users performing repetitive mathematical tasks within the application
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • Automated Gabor-filter detection reduces human error
  • Self-contained architecture enables offline analysis
  • Privacy-first design via on-device CoreML processing
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  • Proprietary hardware integration functions as a technical barrier to entry for non-Apogee sensor users
  • 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
  • Open-source codebase enables community-led verification and trust
  • Minimalist UI reduces cognitive load for students
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Weaknesses
  • Zero-update cadence since 2016
  • Manual override requirement for mobile photos
  • Zero updates since 2020 creates technical debt
  • 3.33 rating indicates poor performance on current hardware
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  • UI layout regressions on high-resolution Android devices
  • Broken help documentation post-update
  • 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
  • System-wide dark mode implementation breaks text visibility
  • Zero monetization model limits long-term development capacity
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Pricingfreefreefreepaidfreefreefreefree
MomentumZombieZombieIntense-MaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenance-
Update Cadence1 versions1 versions, 1 majors/6mo5 versions-2 versions, ~226d avg1 versions2 versions, ~225d avg-

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