Lab Helper 2.6.0.0

The pocket-sized assistant that helps you carry out all sorts of calculations using your phone
Working with complex formulas is specific to fields like chemistry and molecular biology and all those who are confronted with the need to make computations related to these highly specialized areas could use a little help from a dedicated tool.

For those who keep their Windows Phone device at hand at all times and want to use it for such purposes can try out a cool tool that goes by the name of Lab Helper.

Clean interface, with a very practical design

This utility brings you a nice front-end that is made to be easy to work with and also appeal to the eye to some extent. The graphics are very well designed and the smart placement of the tools and functions will offers a quite pleasing experience while using the app.

Going through the various sections of Lab Helper is smooth and without any delays, while the data input and the result presentation are both fluent as well.

Enjoy a wide array of calculators for specific tasks

This app is well prepared to offer you all the necessary means of finding out a variety of calculations that include solution volume, molarity, stock dilution or mass. All you have to do is insert the required data and tap "Calculate" to have all the results shown instantly.

Equally useful for carrying out DNA sequence related computations, Lab Helper will show you the complement, reverse complement, as well as the molecular weight and the melting temperatures for any oligo sequence you input.

There are even more tools inside this application and thus you have the possibility to get useful data concerning amino acids, search compounds based on their name or molecular formula and even complete cell culture calculations.

Create shortcuts and share computation results on the fly

A neat feature of Lab Helper is the ability to add dedicated tiles for each calculator onto the Start screen of your Windows Phone device, so you will have access to the respective without having to go through the app.

Insofar as the "Oligos" module is concerned, another great addition to the already solid set of functions is the possibility to send out the calculations via email messages that include by default all the data in a friendly and easy to understand format.

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softpedia rating

4.5/5

user rating

UNRATED
0.0/5
 

0/5

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Hits & Misses

hits

  • features a very good array of calculators
  • built-in amino acids list with several sorting options
  • oligo calculations can be shared via email on the spot
  • allows users to pin shortcuts for individual calculators to the Start screen

misses

  • above moderate battery consumption
  • could use more result sharing possibilities
Bottom Line
Design / UI9
 

The looks of this app are pretty well executed, with a practical and also attractive design, so it scores well from the visual perspective.

Function10
 

All the tools included inside Lab Helper are working quickly and are most appropriate for several complex calculations. More sharing possibilities would be great, though.

Security10
 

There are no sensitive ares for which this utility requires access, so it is perfectly safe to install and use.

Battery7
 

The amount of power needed by the application to run is a bit above moderate, so the battery usage can be quite visible at times.

Price10
 

An excellent choice for all students and scientists as well, Lab Helper offers everything it's got completely free.

Compatibility10
 

The utility will run on almost every handset on the market, as long as it is powered by Windows Phone 7.5 or higher.

Editor's Review
EXCELLENT
Reviewed by Olivian Puha, last updated on January 19th, 15:09 GMT.
Specifications
price:
100% Free
current version:
2.6.0.0
reviewed version:
2.6.0.0
developer:
IPowley
category:
SCIENCE & EDUCATION
os version req.:
7.5, 8, 8.1
age rating:
N/A
in-app purchases:
No
hits:
324

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