Steampunk Calculator vs QuantumNFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steampunk Calculator
Experience a historically inspired basic calculator with a unique steampunk aesthetic. This app brings a piece of early computer science and craftsmanship to your device, offering a functional and visually distinctive tool.
- Steampunk aesthetic
- Basic calculator functionality
- Historically inspired design
- Early computer science theme
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When engineer Cyrus Smith left the Nautilus 24th March 1869 - Captain Nemo asked him to take a few of the smaller extraordinary devices and inventions with him, for the sake of mankind´s progress Including this electricity powered basic calculator - an unparalleled device created by Captain Nemo´s old friend Lady Ada Byron. We are more than happy that we are able now to make this beautiful historic piece of craftsmanship and early computer science accessible to the general public.
QuantumNFC
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This app can be used for access controller application. The app’s function is similar to any access card which is normally tapped to the card reader to gain access from turnstiles, doors and gates. Attached is a video clip showing how the app works as a virtual card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuantumNFC at none against Steampunk Calculator's 1. QuantumNFC also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Steampunk Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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. Steampunk Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuantumNFC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Steampunk Calculator ships an update every 6 months, QuantumNFC monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steampunk Calculator | QuantumNFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bernd Beyreuther | Quantum Automation Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Steampunk Calculator
- Recharge Battery$0.99
QuantumNFC
No in-app purchases
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