Comparison

Function Calc vs PodShot

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

Head to head
About

Function Calc

This app offers a powerful, programmable scientific calculator with graphing capabilities. It allows users to create custom functions, store equations, and perform complex calculations with ease. The interface features a visible tape display and supports dictation for statistical analysis.

Highlights
  • Programmable custom functions
  • Graphing capabilities
  • Tape display with edit/undo
  • Unit conversions (120+)
  • Dictate calculations
  • Export graphs (PDF, PNG)
Features
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A full-function, programmable, graphing scientific calculator designed to be very quick and easy to use, but with the added power of customisation. Tape display is visible while you type, and a swipe away from full screen view. Select and directly input any number from tape, undo or edit calculations. Easily create and use custom functions, store equations and useful numbers, use complex functions with multiple variables - fully programmable. Plot functions on a zoomable graph, export a high-resolution pdf copy. Dictate calculations and numbers for statistical analysis, with instant results. Completely free. • no adverts, no in-app purchases. • full set of scientific functions, unlimited nested brackets. • swipe to undo, step by step. • easily edit calculations and re-calculate. • optionally enter and edit calculations in standard maths format, rather than calculator order. • visible memory store. • tape output shows all calculations – swipe for full screen. • never type the same number twice – direct input from tape. • instantly convert between more than 120 different units. • zoomable text for easy reading and editing. • fully editable useful numbers page – store constants, conversion factors, commonly used numbers, tappable URLs or email addresses, or any text. • create, store and use functions for unit conversions or calculations, as simple as copy and paste. • dictate calculations, or lists of numbers for statistical analysis, get instant results. • create, edit and use complex functions with up to ten inputs or outputs – solve quadratic and cubic equations, calculate mortgage payments, compound interest, body mass index, triangles, the day of the week for any date, sunrise and sunset times and direction for any date and place, statistics (including normal, Student's T, Chi Square and F cumulative probability functions) and more – create or keep exactly what is useful, edit or delete what isn’t. 50 functions included. • fully zoomable graphing capability, plot one or two functions on a graph. Export PNG or high-resolution large pdf copies. • ideal for complex or repetitive tasks – custom functions reduce errors. • full help included.

About

PodShot

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Never lose a great YouTube or podcast moment from Spotify or Apple Podcast again. Open any video or podcast, hit share, tap PodShot and we handle the rest. In seconds, PodShot captures the clip and turns it into a searchable knowledge card with a full transcript and AI summary. No more rewinding. No more messy note taking. Just share and go. HOW IT WORKS 1. Play a YouTube video, Spotify episode, or Apple Podcast 2. Tap the share button and select PodShot 3. Your moment is captured automatically PodShot generates a full transcript, an AI written title and key takeaways, and organises everything in your personal library. You can leave the app straight away and your card will be ready when you return. WHAT YOU GET • Full transcript of every moment you save • AI written title and key highlights • Tags and personal notes to organise your library • Bookmark any card to find it fast • Works with YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts PRO PLAN Upgrade to unlock unlimited PodShots, priority transcription, a weekly recap digest, and early access to new features. Try free for 7 days with no charge until the trial ends. Questions? Reach us at founder@podshotai.com Privacy Policy: https://www.podshotai.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.podshotai.com/terms

Screenshots

Function Calc4 screens
PodShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Function Calc at none against PodShot's 2. Function Calc also leads on ads (none vs shown). PodShot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PodShot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Function Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Function Calc versus PodShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunction CalcPodShot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugh PelhamSimon Jonas Gillgren

In-app purchases

None

Function Calc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PodShot

Subscriptions2
  • PodShot Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PodShot Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Function Calc free?
Function Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PodShot free?
PodShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Function Calc or PodShot have ads?
PodShot shows ads; Function Calc does not.

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