Comparison

PrimeCalc vs Calc+α

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

Head to head
About

PrimeCalc

Features
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--- PrimeCalc feature --- ■ Normal arithmetic operation (×, /, +, -) is available. ■ prime: integer calculation (Division remainder ÷, prime factorization p) can be done. (You can also exponentiate.) ■ auto: Automatic calculation, memory storage, history recording is possible. ■ global: Digit display of countries around the world is possible. (千、万、億、兆、京、垓、・・・) ■ iPhone / iPad is available. Free. We are displaying advertisements. Caution) In case of large number, calculation error etc. may occur. Please use it together with other calculator. If you have comments, questions, etc., please email or bulletin board. http: //www.eonet.ne.jp/~treechart/

About

Calc+α

This utility app simplifies daily calculations with an intuitive interface. It features a history of your calculations, allows for easy editing and recalculation, and provides convenient tax and division functions. Organize your finances and avoid manual note-taking.

Highlights
  • Calculation history and review
  • Edit past calculations and recalculate
  • Tax-inclusive and exclusive calculation modes
  • Standard and reduced tax rate switching
  • Clear division and remainder display
  • Create and copy calculation sheets
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Calc+α is an app designed to make daily calculations easier and more efficient. Each feature is intuitive, enabling anyone to use it effortlessly. Whenever there's a need for calculations, Calc+α will be your reliable partner. **Calculation Sheet with History** Calculator+α saves your past calculations in a list, allowing you to review them anytime. It displays subtotals for each calculation, making verification simple. For different purposes like travel or shopping, you can create and copy various sheets to organize your calculations. No need to note down the calculation results on paper anymore. **Mistake Correction Feature** No worries about mistakes. You can edit past calculations and recalculate. By changing numbers, adding or removing rows, you can proceed with your calculations accurately. **Tax Rate Calculation** Switch between tax-inclusive and tax-exclusive calculations with just one button. Furthermore, effortlessly switch between standard and reduced tax rates, smoothing out calculations for products with different tax rates. **Division and Remainder Calculation** With a clear remainder display, you can instantly grasp intermediate results in calculations. By setting the truncation position, you can adjust the display of remainders to your liking. No more headaches with remainders in division.

Screenshots

PrimeCalc1 screens
Calc+α4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PrimeCalc at 3 against Calc+α's 1. PrimeCalc also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrimeCalc ships an update every 5 weeks, Calc+α every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
PrimeCalc versus Calc+α: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrimeCalcCalc+α
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYutaka NakaoAriane Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PrimeCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Calc+α

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrimeCalc free?
PrimeCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calc+α free?
Calc+α is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrimeCalc or Calc+α have ads?
Both PrimeCalc and Calc+α show ads.
Which is updated more often, PrimeCalc or Calc+α?
PrimeCalc ships an update every 5 weeks, and Calc+α every 3 weeks. Most recently, PrimeCalc was updated on September 10, 2026 and Calc+α on July 27, 2026.

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