# X Progress vs Desktop Calculator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Desktop Calculator at fortnightly against X Progress's every 2 months. Desktop Calculator also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 59%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X Progress sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Desktop Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for X Progress against 4.8 for Desktop Calculator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 202 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of X Progress's written reviews are positive against 75% of Desktop Calculator's.

X Progress ships an update every 2 months, Desktop Calculator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Progress | Desktop Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-progress/id1359786804/reviews) | **[4.8 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-calculator-real-voice/id6450638014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **202** |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鹏 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198461085) | [6X Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/888749139) |

## What reviewers say

### X Progress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-progress/id1359786804)

Track progress for any event, from daily to custom intervals. Set reminders, add notes, and utilize auto-repeat. View progress on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Apple Watch with customizable themes and widgets. Share progress with friends using Zen Mode and SharePlay.

**Highlights:** Customizable event tracking (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch app and complications, Zen Mode with SharePlay integration, Multiple designer themes, iCloud syncing across devices, iPad optimized with Split View

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X Progress Unlimited Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Turtle Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| WuFan Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snail Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Color of Time Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| NUONUO Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Moon Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Toby Likes Bone Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| X Progress Unlimited Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Desktop Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-calculator-real-voice/id6450638014)

Perform calculations directly from your home screen with interactive widgets. Customize themes, fonts, and even add unique sound effects for a personalized experience. Access quick calculations via Control Center and Lock Screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Home Screen Interactive Widgets, Real Voice Pronunciation (Male/Female), Display Calculation Formulas, Over 40 UI Themes, Custom Sound Effects, Customizable Fonts and Layouts, Lock Screen Widget

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X Progress free?

X Progress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Desktop Calculator free?

Desktop Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X Progress or Desktop Calculator?

Desktop Calculator is rated higher. X Progress averages 4.7 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Desktop Calculator averages 4.8 from 202 ratings.

### Do X Progress or Desktop Calculator have ads?

Neither X Progress nor Desktop Calculator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X Progress or Desktop Calculator?

X Progress ships an update every 2 months, and Desktop Calculator fortnightly. Most recently, X Progress was updated on October 24, 2026 and Desktop Calculator on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*