Comparison

iCalculator vs Shutter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iCalculator

This app offers a powerful and intuitive calculator experience, featuring both basic and scientific functions. It calculates results instantly as you type and allows for easy editing and history management. Customize your experience with themes and integrate it seamlessly as a keyboard or Today Widget.

Highlights
  • Instant calculation without '=' button
  • Basic & Scientific Calculator
  • Fraction & Expression Calculator
  • History List with iCloud sync
  • Customizable themes
  • Keyboard extension for any app
  • Today Widget support
Features
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Award-winning calculator app for iPad and iPhone with no ads. Designed with simplicity, usability, and beauty in mind! Join millions of users by downloading iCalculator on your iPhone, or iPad. [QUICK START] * There is no "=" button in this calculator app. It will calculate and show the result as soon as the expression is updated. If you need the next calculation, please click "CE" button; if you want to edit the calculation, please click "Del" button. * Swipe up/down to hide/show the history records. * Swipe left and right to hide/show the scientific/math functions. [How to add a keyboard calculator] 1. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard. 2. Tap Keyboards, then do any of the following: Add a keyboard: Tap Add New Keyboard, then choose "iCalculator" from the list. 3. When the screen changes, touch "iCalculator" and "Allow full access". [How to add the Today Widget] 1. In Today View, scroll to the bottom. You should find an Edit button. Tap it. 2. A new Add Widgets screen appears with a list of widgets. There are two lists here. The first lists the active widgets in your Today View. Scroll down until you see the More Widgets section, which is the widgets not in your Today View. 3. Find the widget "iCalculator". Tap the “+” icon. The widget will move to the bottom of the list of active widgets above the More Widgets section. [FEATURES] • No push, no news, no ads, 6.5MB, booting under one second. * Basic & Scientific Calculator * Fraction & Expression Calculator * Calculate and show results instantly when the input is updated. * History List: all Calculations are Saved and can be Copied and Forwarded; hide and open with one simple click * Quick Equation Preview: Your current Equation is displayed below the result * Basic Calculation Buttons in Portrait view * Advanced Mathematical/Scientific Buttons in Landscape view * Equations are automatically saved to the History list, which syncs with iCloud. * Use the fraction key to do coherent fractional math. Calculate fractions: add, subtract, divide and multiply. * Full support for iPad Split Screen multi-tasking. * Install the iCaculator keyboard so you can calculate a question in any app. Tap the "Insert" button, and the answer is inserted in the text field. * Made a mistake? Tap the current equation to enter edit mode, where you can select characters, insert and delete. * Apply 16 beautiful themes, including new entrants Candy, Mint, Lava, and a “bright themes” set. * Use the Theme Creator to make your own bright and beautiful color scheme. Purchase service: ##Services support the developer by keep working on it and adding new features. If you do not subscribe to the service, it does not affect any features. ##The service is valid for one month and will be automatically renewed upon expiration ##Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal ##Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy and Terms: http://www.ledego.com/apps/icalculator/privacy.html

About

Shutter

This utility app converts shutter speed to shutter angle and vice versa. It helps match exposure lengths between different cameras and frame rates, ensuring consistent visual results.

Highlights
  • Shutter speed to shutter angle conversion
  • Shutter angle to shutter speed conversion
  • Match exposure between cameras
  • Supports different frame rates
  • Simple and intuitive interface
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Simple Shutter Speed to Shutter Angle and converse calculator. It can be helpful if you need match exposure length between primary photo camera to cinema camera, on same or different frame rates.

Screenshots

iCalculator4 screens
Shutter1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shutter at none against iCalculator's 1. Shutter also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). iCalculator's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iCalculator costs $1.99 and Shutter $0.99 up front. iCalculator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Shutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCalculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of iCalculator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shutter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCalculator ships an update every 9 days, Shutter daily. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iCalculator versus Shutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCalculatorShutter
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNan ChaoAnna Koynova

Customer experience

iCalculator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.7%

Shutter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iCalculator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
None

Shutter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCalculator free?
iCalculator costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Shutter free?
Shutter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCalculator or Shutter?
iCalculator is rated higher. iCalculator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Shutter averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do iCalculator or Shutter have ads?
Neither iCalculator nor Shutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCalculator or Shutter?
iCalculator ships an update every 9 days, and Shutter daily. Most recently, iCalculator was updated on September 8, 2026 and Shutter on September 8, 2026.

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