colorCalcBasic vs Allston Labs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
colorCalcBasic
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This is a simple tape (log) calculator with select colors, few numerical languages and a tip/split calculator. All meaningful actions are saved and recorded in the tape (log). The user can change digits colors, font size, operand colors and their shape. The tape content can be sent as text with an image to others email or sms recipients . The user can attach the image if a camera or a the photo album are accessible. The click and tap slider control the volume.
Allston Labs
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Allston Labs turns every meeting into clean, organized knowledge β automatically. Record any in-person conversation and Allston Labs transcribes it on-device, then generates structured AI notes: key discussion points, action items, and a concise summary. No more scrambling to take notes while you're trying to listen. WHY ALLSTON LABS β’ Record in a tap β start and stop with one button, even with the screen locked. β’ On-device transcription β your audio is processed privately on your iPhone. β’ AI notes & summaries β every meeting becomes a clean, skimmable recap. β’ Accounts & people β conversations are automatically organized into the companies and contacts they involve, each with an AI brief. β’ Works with your calendar β see upcoming meetings and auto-link attendees. β’ Syncs with desktop β recordings from the Allston Labs desktop app show up here too. BUILT FOR PEOPLE IN BACK-TO-BACK MEETINGS Sales, founders, consultants, and anyone who lives in conversations. Capture what was said, who said it, and what to do next β without lifting a finger. Sign in with your Allston Labs account to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: colorCalcBasic at every 9 days against Allston Labs's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
colorCalcBasic ships an update every 9 days, Allston Labs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | colorCalcBasic | Allston Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mishel munayyer | Xiaoyuan Zhu |
In-app purchases
colorCalcBasic
No in-app purchases
Allston Labs
No in-app purchases





