Comparison

Calc The App vs SmartCalc+ Science Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Calc The App

Features
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Calc the app -- a fast, clean, ad-free calculator.Β  β€’ Instant results & big buttonsΒ  β€’ Mesmerising Haptic feedback & Sounds β€’ History tape with copy/shareΒ  β€’ Percent & tax helpersΒ  β€’ Themes: light/darkΒ  β€’ iPad multitasking Always free, no ads. Optional tips support development.

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SmartCalc+ Science Calculator

Features
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A clean, powerful calculator for everyday and advanced use, now with iCloud sync. This app is designed to make calculations fast, reliable, and effortless across all your Apple devices. Features: β€’ iCloud synchronization: your history and favorites are available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac β€’ Basic and scientific modes β€’ Fraction support for precise calculations β€’ Customizable themes to match your style β€’ Smart history for quick reference Everything you need in a calculator, always in sync and ready to go. Go Premium to unlock: - Complete calculation history - Extended history for fraction calculations - 100% ad-free experience Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase or by contacting Customer Support. Privacy Policy: https://retenica.com/privacy_policy Terms: https://retenica.com/terms_of_use

Screenshots

Calc The App4 screens
SmartCalc+ Science Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Calc The App at none against SmartCalc+ Science Calculator's shown. SmartCalc+ Science Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 25 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Calc The App sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SmartCalc+ Science Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calc The App ships an update every 25 months, SmartCalc+ Science Calculator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Calc The App versus SmartCalc+ Science Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalc The AppSmartCalc+ Science Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomasz LukaszykRetenica SP Z.O.O

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Calc The App

One-time3
  • Espresso$0.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Croissant$4.99
2 purchases

SmartCalc+ Science Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Annual Premium Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Calc The App free?
Calc The App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartCalc+ Science Calculator free?
SmartCalc+ Science Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calc The App or SmartCalc+ Science Calculator have ads?
SmartCalc+ Science Calculator shows ads; Calc The App does not.
Which is updated more often, Calc The App or SmartCalc+ Science Calculator?
Calc The App ships an update every 25 months, and SmartCalc+ Science Calculator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Calc The App was updated on November 2, 2026 and SmartCalc+ Science Calculator on November 4, 2026.

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