Just A Calc vs Calc²
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Just A Calc
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This is Just A Calculator, nothing more, nothing less. The calculator will perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage calculations, and find the square root. This will allow a maximum 38 digits to the left of the decimal and a maximum of 12 digits to the right of the decimal. This was developed primarily for the iPhone, however it will work on any iOS device.
Calc²
A customizable, one-handed calculator designed for iPad. Easily switch layouts for left-handed use and adjust decimal places and animations. Personalize themes that also change the app icon.
- One-handed typing support
- Left-handed layout option
- Copy/Paste functionality
- Calculation history
- Customizable themes and app icons
- Adjustable decimal places
- Adjustable animations
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Calc² is a minimalistic calculator for the iPad that offers plenty of customization to cater to your own style. The number pad is designed so that you can hold the iPad and type with one hand, and if you are left-handed, you can move the number pad to the left. Calc² features: •Left handed supported •One-Handed supported •Copy/Paste support •History •Themes that also change the App Icon •Adjustable decmail places •Adjustable animations •Landscape/Portrait support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Calc² at every 11 days against Just A Calc's every 38 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Just A Calc ships an update every 38 months, Calc² every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Just A Calc | Calc² |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tom Doherty | Manar Alhamdy |
In-app purchases
Just A Calc
No in-app purchases
Calc²
No in-app purchases
