Free
RayCrest Free
$0
Free download
Open and edit supported DNA files, design primers manually, view AB1 chromatograms, and organize local project work.
Download for MacPricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need automation.
RayCrest Pro is $9.99/month.
Download RayCrest MDS from the Mac App Store, use the Free plan for core local work, and upgrade through Apple’s in-app flow when Pro fits your workflow.
Pro
RayCrest Pro
$9.99/month
Upgrade in the app
Add automated primer candidates, Sanger and FASTQ QC decisions, coding-impact analysis, cloning simulation, protein and structure tools, and publication-ready output.
U.S. App Store price. Local pricing may vary.
Download for MacPro subscriptions are handled through Apple’s App Store flow after download.
Plan matrix
What each plan includes
Status labels are explicit; “Limited” means the documented Free experience is narrower than the Pro output.
| Capability | RayCrest Free | RayCrest Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Open and edit supported DNA sequence files | Included | Included |
| Manual primer design | Included | Included |
| Automated primer candidate generation | Not included | Pro |
| AB1 chromatogram viewing | Included | Included |
| Automated sequencing-QC interpretation | Not included | Pro |
| Coding-impact analysis | Not included | Pro |
| Cloning simulation | Not included | Pro |
| Protein and structure tools | Not included | Pro |
| Publication-ready map and figure export | Limited | Pro |
| Local project organization | Included | Included |
How Pro is handled
Apple’s App Store flow
RayCrest MDS is downloaded from the Mac App Store. Pro subscription handling stays in Apple’s in-app purchase flow; RayCrest does not operate a separate web checkout.
Local scientific work
Free and Pro both keep the core construct workflow on your Mac. Pro adds automation and advanced review surfaces without introducing a separate RayCrest account.
Questions before upgrading
Review compatibility and documentation first, then contact support if a workflow or purchasing detail is still unclear.
Contact supportVerified answers
Where do I download and upgrade?
Download RayCrest MDS from the Mac App Store. If you choose Pro, subscription handling runs through Apple’s in-app flow.
What platform is supported?
RayCrest MDS requires macOS 13 or later.
Is there a team plan?
This repository does not establish a team or institutional plan. Contact support with a lab-purchasing question; do not assume shared-workspace or seat-management capabilities.
Is there a trial, and what happens after Pro ends?
The repository does not provide authoritative answers. Check the current App Store presentation and subscription terms before purchasing.