BenchLineWhat is BenchLine Lab Utility?
An offline-first iPhone utility that supports routine laboratory calculations for trained users.
Frequently asked questions
BenchLine Lab Utility FAQ
Clear answers about the app, supported workflows, privacy model, and professional-use boundaries.
Where can I download BenchLine?
BenchLine Lab Utility is available on the App Store for iPhone.
Does BenchLine work offline?
Yes. Core calculations work without internet access or an external server dependency.
Does BenchLine collect personal data?
No. The app's published App Store privacy declaration is Data Not Collected.
Does BenchLine require an account?
No account or login is required.
Does BenchLine use analytics or advertising?
No. The app does not include analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs.
Where is calculation history stored?
Saved presets, history, settings, and active sessions remain locally on the device.
What calculations does BenchLine support?
Dilutions, serial dilution planning, standards and 96-well plate planning, molarity, reagent mass, buffer preparation, unit conversion, and RPM/RCF conversion.
Can BenchLine export reports?
Yes. Version 1.1 can export calculation-support reports and selected standards-plate CSV files. These are not validated batch records, audit trails, ELN records, or LIMS records.
Is BenchLine a medical device?
No. BenchLine is calculation support software and is not intended for medical-device use.
Can it be used for clinical diagnosis or treatment decisions?
No. It is not intended for clinical diagnosis, treatment decisions, patient management, or medication dosing.
Can BenchLine replace SOP verification?
No. Trained users must verify outputs under applicable SOPs, local requirements, documentation, and professional judgment.
Is it suitable for teaching labs?
It may support trained or supervised users, subject to the institution's own teaching, safety, and verification requirements.
Is it suitable for biotech or R&D laboratories?
It can support routine calculations, but each organisation must decide whether it fits its workflows and quality requirements.