# Calcal vs SyncOnSet 5.0

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calcal at 63% against SyncOnSet 5.0's 3%. Calcal also leads on rating (3.2 vs 1.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SyncOnSet 5.0's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Calcal holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SyncOnSet 5.0 has 61 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Calcal's written reviews are positive against 3% of SyncOnSet 5.0's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calcal | SyncOnSet 5.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcal-calculator-notepad/id1438929984/reviews)** | [1.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synconset-50/id1460160860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 2.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Pietrasiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432739727) | [wymsee Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/548827304) |

## What reviewers say

### Calcal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcal-calculator-notepad/id1438929984)

This app functions as a calculator integrated with a notepad. Simply type your calculations and see instant results. It also supports unit conversions and the creation of reusable named values for complex calculations.

**Highlights:** Type calculations for instant results, Unit conversion, Create and reuse named values, Copy results to clipboard, Notepad integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SyncOnSet 5.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synconset-50/id1460160860)

This Emmy Award-winning tool streamlines TV and film production for creative departments. It digitally manages script breakdowns, continuity photos, inventory, and approvals from prep to wrap, optimizing workflows and communication.

**Highlights:** Digital script breakdowns, Continuity photo management, Inventory tracking, Approvals and notes, Department-specific workflows, Pre-production to wrap management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Industry leader
- 👍 Saves time and paper
- 👍 Great for department-wide visibility
- 👍 Easy for anyone to learn
- 👍 Art and makeup can use it too

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Quality going down
- 👎 Price going up
- 👎 Nothing gets fixed
- 👎 Bane of existence
- 👎 NFG POS

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Photos take forever to upload
- App never loads
- Multi-factor ID issues
- Frequent logouts

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old app
- Improve desktop tagging
- Better/simpler fitting info view
- Label continuity photos
- Make app more efficient


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calcal free?

Calcal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SyncOnSet 5.0 free?

SyncOnSet 5.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calcal or SyncOnSet 5.0?

Calcal is rated higher. Calcal averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SyncOnSet 5.0 averages 1.7 from 61 ratings.

### Do Calcal or SyncOnSet 5.0 have ads?

Neither Calcal nor SyncOnSet 5.0 shows ads.

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