Comparison

ProgCalc vs Polynomial

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

Head to head
About

ProgCalc

Features
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**ProgCalc Overview** ProgCalc is a high-precision (38-digit) programmable calculator with true-decimal arithmetic, offering a Swift programming language interface for creating complex algorithms. It supports both scalar and non-scalar data types and operations. Non-scalar data types include complex numbers, quaternions, n-dimensional vectors, arrays, lists, and hierarchical tuples. The app uses a tailored subset of the standard Swift language, optimized for numerical applications. It includes a comprehensive 38-digit scalar math library featuring well-known transcendental functions (trigonometric, hyperbolic, logarithmic, and exponential) as well as specialized functions such as arithmetic-geometric mean, arbitrary-precision rounding, modulo operations, binomial coefficients (log and normal), factorial functions (log and normal), ceiling and floor functions (toward -∞ and 0), and more. A detailed app documentation is included, accessible via the [2nd][8] key. It provides a comprehensive guide to all calculator features, a language reference with examples and grammar, and additional resources. **User Interface Modes** ProgCalc offers three interactive modes, detailed in the app documentation: - Standard infix notation (infiX, default) - Fully editable infix notation (infiXE) - Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) You can switch between modes from the device’s home screen by using a pressure gesture on the app icon. On iPad devices, dedicated mode-switch keys provide a more convenient option. **Additional Notes** - ProgCalc is ad-free and will remain so. - The app does not collect any information. - The app does not rely on any third-party software.

About

Polynomial

Features
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The PolynomialSolver is carefully designed to be a simple and elegant app. Easy to use, easy to understand, simple and effective It solves (finds all the roots) polynomials of any order (any degree). Roots can be real, complex or combination of both. No problem. This app has you covered. To find all the solutions, it uses Aberth Ehrlich algorithm for higher order polynomials. The polynomial is beautifully presented in mathematical format. You can also solve multiple polynomials at once. You can also share the polynomial and its solution. Perform the polynomial division to find the quotient and remainder. This app also plots beautiful graph of the polynomial(s) so that you can visualize the solution in the graph. The graph can be shared with other or it can be saved locally on your device. It automatically saves your hard work locally on your device so you can come back and pick up from where you left off as your great effort will not be lost. This is a perfect app if you are a student learning to solve these kind of equations. There is also a Study page to help you with learning some important polynomial concepts. This is an app for all student groups. From high school to college to university students. Be creative. Enjoy the app!

Screenshots

ProgCalc4 screens
Polynomial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ProgCalc at Free against Polynomial's $1.99. ProgCalc also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On ads, 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

ProgCalc is free to download; Polynomial costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProgCalc ships an update fortnightly, Polynomial monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ProgCalc versus Polynomial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgCalcPolynomial
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeopoiseOm Prakash Chapagain

In-app purchases

None

ProgCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Polynomial

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProgCalc free?
ProgCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polynomial free?
Polynomial costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProgCalc or Polynomial have ads?
Neither ProgCalc nor Polynomial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProgCalc or Polynomial?
ProgCalc ships an update fortnightly, and Polynomial monthly. Most recently, ProgCalc was updated on September 19, 2026 and Polynomial on August 16, 2026.

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