Lab Laps

What is Lab Laps?

Lab Laps is a lab companion app that packs 25+ calculators, counters, and protocol tools into a single workspace. Instead of juggling separate apps for molarity math, colony counting, and experiment timers, you get one streamlined tool built specifically for bench work. It works as a mobile app and a synced web workspace, so your protocols and data follow you from the bench to the desk.

Who it's for

• Bench scientists — anyone running wet-lab experiments daily who needs quick access to calculators and timers without breaking focus.
• Lab managers — those coordinating protocols and team workflows who want a simple way to share projects and keep everyone on the same page.
• Students and postdocs — early-career researchers who need reliable tools for cell culture, dilutions, and colony counting while learning efficient lab practices.

Key features

Protocol tracker

Plan, check off, and run protocols in one place. No more flipping between paper notes and separate apps — you can build a step-by-step protocol, follow it in real time, and keep everything organized in a single project.

Multi-timer

Run several timers at once with clear labels and reliable alerts. Whether you're tracking incubation steps or centrifugation spins, you'll know exactly what's finishing and when.

Lab calculators and counters

Dilution, molarity, buffer prep, and unit conversions are all built in. The AI-powered colony counter and blood cell counter handle repetitive counting tasks, so you can stay in flow at the bench instead of breaking out a spreadsheet.

Cloud sync and sharing

Your data syncs across devices when you want it to, and you can generate share links for any project. Recipients can view and import your protocols into their own workspace, with links expiring after 30 days for security.

What stands out

"Finally one place for protocols and timers — it keeps me focused because I'm not switching between multiple tools during runs."

That quote from a cell biology student captures the core value: Lab Laps replaces the chaos of bookmarks, sticky notes, and half-remembered spreadsheet formulas with a single, coherent workflow. It's not a generic to-do app dressed up for science — it's built by two brothers who started the project in March 2026 specifically to make bench work faster and less fragmented. With a free tier that includes web tools, limited AI colony counts, and mobile access, it's low-risk to try, and the 4.9-star rating from 50,000+ users suggests it delivers on that promise.

Worth checking out if…

You're tired of switching between five different tools during an experiment, or you want a free, lightweight way to track protocols and run quick lab math without leaving the bench. If you count colonies regularly, need reliable multi-timers, or want to share protocols with your team, Lab Laps is worth a look. It's also a solid choice if you prefer local-only storage and want control over your data — you can turn off cloud sync entirely.