# SlipStick — Virtual Slide Rule

> Digital reproduction of a classic engineering slide rule for calculations. (iPhone/iPad app by Steve Glenner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slipstick/id1523544516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steve Glenner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518671062)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slipstick/id1523544516/reviews.md

## What is SlipStick?

A reproduction of a classic engineering tool - the slide rule. This fully functional manual calculating device was the engineer and math student's means of quickly solving multiplication, division, logarithm and trigonometry calculations until the invention and wide spread use of electronic calculators.

## Key features

- Virtual slide rule reproduction
- Multiplication and division
- Logarithm calculations
- Trigonometry calculations
- Classic engineering tool

## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slipstick/id1523544516/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Where are the instructions to use the Sliderule?

*2026-03-13*

No instructions were provided

### 5/5 — Excellent tool well worth the money

*2024-06-18*

I am wondering if this is an app version of an actual model of slide rule.  Which model?

### 5/5 — Excellent!!

*2023-12-19*

One of my favorite apps!  Simple.  Reliable.  Bug-free.  What an app should be.  It is my version of that “fidget” gadget thingy that was so popular.  And it allows me to practice my slide rule skills when I don’t have one of my rules with me.  Much appreciation to the developer.

### 5/5 — Far and away  the best!

*2023-09-29*

This beautifully done app will provide you with  a gut level experience of using a slide rule. It has all of the right scales, and the magnified cursor is a HUGE feature. I used a “slipstick” during my early engineering career, and I sort of missed it. Now I can use one like my old Post Versalog or K&E Log Log Duplex Decitrig. BRAVO TO THE AUTHOR. Look at the all 5-star ratings. The others I tried were like games.

### 5/5 — Slip stick app, lovely retro computing device

*2020-07-15*

This lovely app recreates to sliderule experience.  It has the look and almost the “feel” of the device that was essential to engineering before the advent of the HP calculator.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2020-07-15*

Amazingly faithful reproduction of my old slide rule.   Worth every penny.

## Frequently asked questions about SlipStick

### What is SlipStick?

SlipStick is a digital reproduction of a classic engineering slide rule. It allows users to perform calculations like multiplication, division, logarithms, and trigonometry.

### What kind of calculations can I do with SlipStick?

You can perform multiplication, division, logarithm, and trigonometry calculations using SlipStick, mimicking the functionality of a traditional slide rule.

### Who is SlipStick designed for?

SlipStick is ideal for engineers, math students, and anyone who needs a quick and functional manual calculating device.

### What devices does SlipStick support?

SlipStick is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does SlipStick cost?

SlipStick is a paid app, priced at $0.99.

### What is the age rating for SlipStick?

SlipStick has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is SlipStick updated?

SlipStick was last updated on July 23, 2020, with version 1.1. It was initially released on July 15, 2020.

### Does SlipStick have ads?

No, SlipStick is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted calculation experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2020-07-23

New slide rules include W1/W1'/W2/W2' scales. 
New swipe up/down gesture control to flip between the 4 slide rule types.
Improved accuracy on folded scales.

### 1.0 — 2020-07-15

No release notes.

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All apps by Steve Glenner: https://appshunter.io/developer/1518671062

## Related topics

[slide rule](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/slide-rule)

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