Comparison

ProgCalc vs RandleSimulation

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

RandleSimulation

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This simulation should assist you to gain a greater understanding of the relationship glucose and fatty acids within a cell. It is a gut feeling estimate based on the documentation and I make no claims as to the accuracy. I challenge those with a greater understanding of the subject to develop a getter simulation to help advance the education.

Screenshots

ProgCalc4 screens
RandleSimulation3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RandleSimulation at every 4 days against ProgCalc's fortnightly. RandleSimulation also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProgCalc ships an update fortnightly, RandleSimulation every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ProgCalc versus RandleSimulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgCalcRandleSimulation
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeopoiseBrian Dockerty

In-app purchases

None

ProgCalc

No in-app purchases

None

RandleSimulation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProgCalc free?
ProgCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RandleSimulation free?
RandleSimulation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProgCalc or RandleSimulation have ads?
Neither ProgCalc nor RandleSimulation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProgCalc or RandleSimulation?
ProgCalc ships an update fortnightly, and RandleSimulation every 4 days. Most recently, ProgCalc was updated on October 7, 2026 and RandleSimulation on October 11, 2026.

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