# Better Calc — Calculator for iPhone and iPad

> Advanced calculator with multiple modes and enhanced functions for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Philip Symons.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-calc/id1585689494 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philip Symons](https://appshunter.io/developer/439654160)
- Category: Utilities, Finance
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-calc/id1585689494/reviews.md

## What is Better Calc?

Better Calc is a powerful basic and scientific calculator with many more functions than other calculator apps.
        
Better calc is free, fully functional, and contains no Ads.  If you find Better Calc useful then send us a tip!
    
1) Standard, Office and powerful Scientific and Programmer's modes!
2) Portrait and landscape screen layouts optimised for iPhones and iPads with full support of multitasking and slide-over on the iPad.
3) Office functions such as Grand Total and Tax calculations
4) Powerful familiar traditional calculator functions, including things found on real scientific calculators that are seldom found in apps.
5) Many enhancements over conventional calculators such as useful math error messages, AC button will restore the value you have before an error, full delete/undo key, and lots more.
6) Results history list
7) Four different skins for light and dark themesBetter Calc is a powerful full-featured calculator for the iPad and iPhone with Standard, Business, Scientific and Programmer's modes and includes specially enhanced layouts for the iPad. It's everything you need from a calculator; It's simply better!

Standard Calculator includes
1) Standard functions
2) Basic Memory store, recall, add and subtract
3) Square root
4) Percentages
5) Grand Total
6) Results List shows all past results
    
Office Calculator
1) Everything on the Standard Calculator
2) Tax rate addition and subtraction
3) Cost/Sell/Margin functions
4) Currency rounding mode
    
Scientific Calculator
Include dozens of common and advanced functions found on calculators
and designed to work with multiple data array inputs including:
1) Common arithemtic power functions and logarithms
2) Trigonometric, inverse and hyperbolic
3) Degrees / Radians / Gradians
4) Engineering decimal shift
5) Unlimited Bracket nesting
6) Direct and easy data array input with all operations working on arrays
7) Multiple memory storage for single values and arrays
8) Rounding up/down/nearest/abs/fractional
9) Degrees/Minutes/Seconds data entry
10) Statistical Functions
11) Cumulative Distribution Function (CDF)
12) Array sum, sum of squares, products, dot products, sigma etc
13) Array sorts, histograms, union, intersection etc
14) Factorisation
15) Integrals, differentials of arrays
16) Triangle solvers for missing sides, angles, area etc
17) Solvers for line intersection, distance from line, rotation, quadratics
18) Polar-Rectangle coordinate conversion
19) Data array and results list views
20) Paste data arrays to-and-from other apps
21) Decimal Places and Significant Digits
22) Prior Results and Equation display
 ...and much more!
    
Programmer's Mode includes
1) 8,16,32,64 bit signed/unsigned values
2) Easy binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal input
3) Bitwise operations AND,OR,XOR,NOT,INV,NAND,NOR,XNOR
4) Shift and roll operations
5) Gray code, Bit and Byte reversals
6) Ascii display

## Key features

- Multiple calculation modes (Standard, Office, Scientific, Programmer)
- Advanced scientific and programmer functions
- Results history and undo/delete features
- Optimized layouts for iPhone and iPad multitasking
- Customizable themes (light and dark)
- Tax, Cost/Sell/Margin, and currency rounding functions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Larger Tip | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-calc/id1585689494/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 2023 Review

*2023-10-30*

I was skeptical at first because this app didnt have any reviews. However, I REALLY LIKE THE APP! It has all the scientifc buttons I need WITHOUT ADS! The only con is its not aethetically pleasing, I wish it had colorful options, other than light and dark. Nonetheless, I would recommend this app(:

**Developer response:** Hi.  Thank you for your review, I appreciate it.  The calculator is provided entirely free with no ads that get in the way of its use, and no data harvesting, so I rely entirely on user generosity when they send 'tips'.  I would be interested in what you found aesthetically unpleasant.  The calculator is modelled after the button and colour arrangements found on real physical calculators. If you are able, please get in touch at support@meticulous-software.co.uk so we can discuss it.

## Frequently asked questions about Better Calc

### What modes does Better Calc offer?

Better Calc offers four distinct modes: Standard, Office, Scientific, and Programmer. Each mode is designed to cater to specific calculation needs, from basic arithmetic to complex engineering and coding tasks.

### Is Better Calc free to use?

Yes, Better Calc is completely free to download and use. The developers mention that if users find it useful, they can send a tip.

### Does Better Calc have ads?

No, Better Calc is ad-free. The app description explicitly states that it contains no advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices is Better Calc compatible with?

Better Calc is designed for Apple devices and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also supports multitasking features like slide-over on the iPad.

### How often is Better Calc updated?

The latest version of Better Calc is 1.22, which was last updated on February 24, 2023. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the app.

### What are the benefits of the Scientific mode in Better Calc?

The Scientific mode in Better Calc includes dozens of common and advanced functions, trigonometric operations, statistical functions, factorisation, integrals, and solvers for various mathematical problems, including triangle and quadratic equation solvers.

### Can I customize the appearance of Better Calc?

Yes, Better Calc offers four different skins, allowing users to choose between light and dark themes to suit their preferences and viewing environment.

### What makes Better Calc's scientific functions stand out?

Better Calc's scientific functions go beyond typical calculator apps, offering features like unlimited bracket nesting, direct data array input and operations, multiple memory storage for arrays, and advanced statistical and calculus functions.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.22 — 2023-02-24

1) Fixed problem where some results were not added to results history list.
2) Some minor cosmetic fixes
3) Added some more help pages.

### 1.21 — 2022-01-31

1) Some additions and improvements to the help pages.

### 1.20 — 2022-01-25

No release notes.

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