Adam's Calc vs Minimal Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Memory function for calculations
- Enhanced utility calculator
- Intuitive design
- Remembers previous results
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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.
Minimal Calc
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Adam's Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minimal Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.
Adam's Calc ships an update every 4 months, Minimal Calc monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Adam's Calc | Minimal Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RD Concepts | FUKUKAWA LAB |
In-app purchases
Adam's Calc
- Remove Advertising$2.99
Minimal Calc
No in-app purchases









