PAM vs CantoCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PAM
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The PAM App is the leading information and technology magazine for architects. With the PAM App you can receive new issues, stay up to date with the latest architecture news, events, products, and trends.
CantoCalc
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CantoCalc is a Cantonese kinship term calculator that helps you figure out what to call your relatives in Cantonese. Cantonese has one of the most detailed kinship systems in the world — with unique titles for your father's older brother vs. younger brother, your maternal vs. paternal grandmother, and dozens more. CantoCalc makes it simple. HOW IT WORKS Build a relationship chain step by step. Start with a relation like "Father", then add "Elder Brother" to get your father's older brother. CantoCalc instantly shows you the correct Cantonese title. FEATURES 80+ kinship terms covering extended family relationships Step-by-step chain builder — no need to memorize complex family trees Jyutping romanization for every term so you know how to pronounce it Audio pronunciation with text-to-speech playback Formal and informal/colloquial alternatives where applicable Gender-aware results — switch between male and female speaker Bilingual interface in Chinese and English Works completely offline — no internet connection needed Clean, simple interface designed for quick lookups PERFECT FOR Heritage speakers brushing up before family gatherings Cantonese learners exploring the language's rich kinship vocabulary Anyone who's ever been unsure what to call a relative at a wedding banquet Built with care for the Cantonese-speaking community. All data is embedded in the app — no account required, no ads, no tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PAM at 11.0 against CantoCalc's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PAM | CantoCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Internut Sdn. Bhd. | Harvey Connor |
In-app purchases
PAM
No in-app purchases
CantoCalc
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PAM free?
Is CantoCalc free?
Do PAM or CantoCalc have ads?
Which is updated more often, PAM or CantoCalc?
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