Features & Capabilities

Learn, Quiz, Repeat.

  • This is a great tool if you are just starting out and need to learn about amino acids, or if you have lots of experience and want a handy reference with you wherever you go.

Learn:

  • Browse through each amino acid and learn about its specific properties. Use the provided diagrams to learn the functional group structure of all 20 amino acids.
  • There are many data points available from Codons and Polarity, to Molar Mass and Density.
  • 3D animated Ball and Stick, and Space Filling models; 2D Structure, Simplified and Functional Group images, help you learn the chemical structure of each amino acid.

Quiz:

  • Test what you have learnt wherever you are.
  • 8 quiz types (more coming): 2D structure, Functional group, Three letter code, Single letter code, Polarity, Essential, Simplified structure and Everything.
  • Includes a free set of questions, then an In-App Purchase unlocks unlimited questions.

iPad:

  • Multitask! Take advantage of slide-over and split-view multitasking on compatible iPad models.
  • This lets you look at your notes from class while you quiz your knowledge.

Apple Watch:

  • Learn everything about amino acids, right on your wrist.
  • Daily Amino Acid, a fun Glance to see a new amino acid every day and keep you motivated to learn.

Follow us on Twitter at @aminoacidguide or facebook.com/aminoacidguide for updates.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Axton Pitt
Rating:
3.60
(14)
Version:
1.6.1 Last updated: 2019-03-17
Version code:
830639540
Creation date:
2015-01-24
Compatible devices:
Size:
83.30MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-07
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Axton Pitt
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amino-acid-guide/id957165646
Website:
http://www.axtonpitt.com/amino-acid-guide

User Reviews

Reviews highlight a comprehensive, easy-to-use AA guide with useful quizzes and study value, especially for MCAT prep. However, stability problems (crashes, launch failures) and a quiz navigation bug disrupt usage. Users also request features like language switching. The app's strengths lie in its thorough data presentation and accessible interface, while reliability and UX issues are the main drawbacks.
Pros
  • Comprehensive and thorough amino acid information (polarity, acidity, pKa, structures, codes, essential status, and codons)
  • Easy to use and accessible with quick access to AA properties
  • Visually appealing design and clear, well-presented information
  • Good quiz functionality for self-testing and review
  • Helpful for MCAT prep and efficient learning
Cons
  • Stability issues: app crashes and won't launch
  • Quiz navigation/UX bugs (mid-quiz behavior and multi-pane left-right issue)
Recent reviews
Comprehensive and concise information
by hd*****, 2023-03-13

I really like the easy accessibility of this app. It's simple and has the properties of each AA (polarity, structure, letter codes, etc.) It even tells you if it's an essential AA and includes the codons for it. Overall, it's great for reviewing the AAs and for quick access information on them. !!
by an*****, 2017-07-13

Can you make a option that can switch the language of the namings?
by Ni*****, 2017-04-06
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