Best PCalc alternatives: apps like PCalc

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
5 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for something like PCalc? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to PCalc

Numerical³#1

Numerical³ by Andrew J Clark

The Calculator Without Equal
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(1.3K ratings)
Free
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A powerful and beautifully designed calculator app that offers advanced scientific functions, automatic bracket handling, and a unique no-equals button interface. It integrates seamlessly with iOS features like widgets and keyboards for calculations anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 👍 Clean and beautiful design
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Customizable themes
  • 👍 Useful features (history, editing, no equals)
  • 👍 No ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (unresponsive keys, calculation errors)
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced functions (scientific, unit conversion)
  • 💡 Needs more theme options
  • 💡 Needs iPad support
  • 💡 Needs widget support
Free42#2

Free42 by Thomas Okken

HP-42S Calculator Simulator
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(287 ratings)
Free
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This app is a faithful open-source simulation of the HP-42S scientific calculator and its associated printer. It offers a complete rewrite without requiring original ROM images, allowing users to run existing programs on their mobile devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Faithful reproduction of HP42S
  • 👍 Identical to physical calculator
  • 👍 Runs all original programs
  • 👍 Convenient to have on phone
  • 👍 Haptic feedback on button presses
  • 👍 Customizable skins
  • 👍 Actively maintained and updated

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Screen not filling entire display on newer devices
  • 🔇 Configurable key click sound missing
  • 🔇 Lack of loud click sound feedback
Plus42#3

Plus42 by Thomas Okken

Enhanced HP-42S Calc Simulator
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.9(79 ratings)
$9.99
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This advanced scientific calculator simulates the HP-42S, offering algebraic expressions, unit conversions, and directory storage. It features a large, resizable display, time value of money functions, and 2D plotting with integral and root finding capabilities.

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Calcbot 2
Calcbot 2
Calcbot 2
Calculator and Unit Converter
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This app offers a smart calculator with a history tape and expression view to track your calculations. It includes over 500 unit conversions and scientific functions, with an Apple Watch extension for on-the-go use.

History tape for saved calculationsExpression view for typed inputOver 500 unit conversions
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Bezel • Phone Mirror
Bezel • Phone Mirror
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Present, Record & Share Screen
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Easily transform your screenshots into professional presentations with device frames and backgrounds. Enhance your app designs, marketing materials, or personal visuals with stunning, customizable outputs. Supports live screen mirroring to Mac and Apple Vision Pro.

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TechniCalc Calculator
TechniCalc Calculator
TechniCalc Calculator
Scientific & Engineering
$7.99

This app offers a modern, intuitive interface for complex calculations, supporting scientific, engineering, and advanced mathematical functions. It allows natural equation entry, provides a formula book, and includes unit and currency converters. Available across Apple devices, it caters to students and professionals needing a powerful calculation tool.

Natural equation entryAdvanced math engineFormula book and equations
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Bookmarks: Linkeeper
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Bookmarks: Linkeeper
Effortlessly Bookmark Websites
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This app provides a seamless way to save and organize website links. It offers deep iOS integration, iCloud synchronization, and extensive Siri Shortcuts for effortless management. The user interface is designed for a delightful and intuitive experience.

URL bookmarkingiCloud SyncSiri Shortcuts integration
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StopTheMadness Pro
StopTheMadness Pro
StopTheMadness Pro
Take back your web browser
$14.99

This browser extension enhances your web browsing experience by preventing websites from interfering with standard browser functions and protecting your privacy. It offers a wide array of unique features to regain control over your online interactions.

Prevent UI feature disabling (text selection, copy/paste)Stop Google AMP and URL tracking parametersBypass URL shorteners and stop autoplaying media
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9
Just Press Record
Just Press Record
Just Press Record
Record. Transcribe. Sync.
$6.99

Effortlessly capture audio moments with one-tap recording, automatic transcription, and seamless syncing across all your Apple devices. Edit audio and text, share easily, and organize your recordings with powerful search and organizational tools.

One-tap recordingAutomatic transcriptioniCloud syncing
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10
HP 15c Calculator
HP 15c Calculator
HP 15c Calculator
Official emulator of HP 15c
$14.99

Experience the official emulator of the legendary HP 15c scientific calculator. This app offers a redesigned interface and modern look while preserving the precision and reliability of the original. It features RPN input, matrix calculations, complex functions, and numerical integration for professionals and students.

Official HP 15c emulatorRPN (Reverse Polish Notation)Matrix calculations
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