# BVCalc Lite — Enhanced dual mode calculator

> Enhanced dual mode calculator (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Kenneth Vogel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvcalc-lite/id6544784034 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Kenneth Vogel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757350585)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvcalc-lite/id6544784034/reviews.md

## What is BVCalc Lite?

Calculate with confidence. BVCalc Lite combines live-updating algebraic entry with an RPN stack that shows the full expression behind every value. Reuse past work with a tap, switch modes anytime, and audit every step.

Upgrade to BVCalc to unlock
• Unlimited history tape & memory (Lite supports up to 2 items in memory and 4 calculations in the history tape)
• Additional color theme & settings
• No helper popups on scientific keys
• Full external-keyboard letter shortcuts

Core features in Lite
• Live result as you type — no “=” key
• Reuse expressions from the tape/stack, not just values
• Shared tape/stack with readable infix history
• Switch between Algebraic ↔ RPN mid-calculation
• Touch-friendly stack gestures (tap to swap/roll)
• Basic & Scientific keyboards; copy/paste; edit history
• Color-coded parentheses, themes, high-contrast mode
• Memory for reusable snippets
• No ads

BVCalc Lite makes partial-step workflows fast and reliable: what you see is the math you actually entered.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2025-10-02

• Fixes toolbar display issues on the latest iOS/iPadOS.
• New +/- key for quick sign toggle.
• “Save to memory” is now → Mem for easier discovery.
• New color themes (BVCalc) + high-contrast option (Lite).
• Faster mode switching: tap the current mode in the toolbar.
• More space for history/stack: auto-hides the input area by default.
• Expanded in-app “How to use” guide.

### 1.0.2 — 2024-09-21

Added support for the precent [%] key. See "Settings (gear icon)" -> "How to use" for details.

Allow underscore (_) to be used as '-' (negative) sign for entering negative numbers/exponents with an external keyboard.

### 1.0.1 — 2024-08-25

Bug fixes: If a calculator key is pressed while the Memory display is active, automatically close and return to the Main display window showing the history tape/stack.

### 1.0 — 2024-07-20

No release notes.

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## More apps by Brian Kenneth Vogel

- [BVCalc](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvcalc/id6560108221)

All apps by Brian Kenneth Vogel: https://appshunter.io/developer/1757350585

## Related topics

[bvcalc lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bvcalc-lite) · [bvcalc](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bvcalc)

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