The Talking Calculator vs iSHORT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Talking Calculator
This basic calculator speaks mathematical functions aloud as they are entered and calculated. It's a helpful learning tool for students and individuals who have speech difficulties. Supports English and Spanish, and works on iPhone and iPad.
- Speaks mathematical functions
- Supports English and Spanish
- Customizable speech rate
- Works on iPhone and iPad
- Split screen multitasking support
- Dark mode display
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Talking Calculator is a basic four-function calculator that speaks mathematical functions as they are entered and calculated. This is a great learning tool for young students or can be used by anyone who has difficulty speaking. Talking Calculator speaks in both English and Spanish languages and supports all iPhone and iPad models. It even works in split screen multitasking mode on the iPad. In version 2.0 users can use any English or Spanish speech voices that has been installed on the device. - Choose from many available English or Spanish voice for speech - Download additional high quality voices using iPhone or iPad Settings app. Select Accessibility -> Spoken Content -> Voices. Once a voice has been downloaded, it will be available in the calculator app. - Set the speech rate from very slow to very fast or anywhere in between. - Free Talking Calculator is ad supported. But ads can be removed from the app with a one time in-app purchase. - Supports dark mode display (iOS 13 or newer) - Custom launch URL: talkingcalc://
iSHORT
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iSHORT is an iPad application designed to collect habitability observations (including text, photos, video, and audio recordings) from research study participants. Observations can be retrieved using an optional sync server, or directly through iTunes/iPad File sharing. See the "About iSHORT" page (from the gear icon on the New Observation screen) for more information on configuring and using iSHORT. This app was developed by NASA Johnson Space Center's Human Research Program - Human Factors and Behavioral Performance Element.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSHORT at none against The Talking Calculator's 1. iSHORT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). The Talking Calculator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Talking Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iSHORT asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Talking Calculator | iSHORT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roundhouse Software LLC | NASA |
In-app purchases
The Talking Calculator
- Pro Upgrade - Remove Ads$0.99
iSHORT
No in-app purchases
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