Comparison

Adam's Calc vs Minimal Calc

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

Head to head
About

Adam's Calc

A utility calculator that adds memory functionality to standard calculations. Designed to make your device's calculator more helpful by remembering previous results.

Highlights
  • Memory function for calculations
  • Enhanced utility calculator
  • Intuitive design
  • Remembers previous results
Features
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Adam's Calc is a utility calculator designed by rdConcepts. This design is intended to help make the standard calculator more useful by building some "memory" into the device. Inspiration -> Donald Norman.

About

Minimal Calc

Features
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The minimal calc specialize in users who do not use special features, and are satisfied with simple design and minimal functions. [Features] ・12-digits display ・Percent calculation ・Number negation ・Delete key

Screenshots

Adam's Calc4 screens
Minimal Calc2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minimal Calc at none against Adam's Calc's 1. Minimal Calc also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Adam's Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minimal Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adam's Calc ships an update every 4 months, Minimal Calc monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Adam's Calc versus Minimal Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdam's CalcMinimal Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRD ConceptsFUKUKAWA LAB

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Adam's Calc

One-time1
  • Remove Advertising$2.99
None

Minimal Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Adam's Calc free?
Adam's Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimal Calc free?
Minimal Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Adam's Calc or Minimal Calc have ads?
Both Adam's Calc and Minimal Calc show ads.
Which is updated more often, Adam's Calc or Minimal Calc?
Adam's Calc ships an update every 4 months, and Minimal Calc monthly. Most recently, Adam's Calc was updated on November 3, 2026 and Minimal Calc on November 3, 2026.

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