x36 vs Programming Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
x36
This app offers a powerful scientific and engineering calculator with advanced features like programmability, multiple number bases, and statistical functions. It emulates the functionality of calculators from the 70s and 80s, providing over 100 functions for complex calculations.
- Programmability with 1000 steps
- Trigonometric functions with selectable units
- Statistical functions and linear regression
- Four number bases (Decimal, Hex, Octal, Binary)
- Metric-English conversions
- Fraction operations
- Over 100 functions
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This calculator is packed with features common to any good scientific and engineering calculator from the 70's and 80's including: Programability. Can store up to 1000 steps. Includes label, jump, loop and subroutine capability. -Common mathematical operations including square roots, powers, reciprocals, and logarithmic functions. -Up to 15 levels of parenthesis. -A full set of trigonometric functions working with user selectable units of degrees, radians, and gradians. Also performs polar-rectangular and degrees-minutes-seconds - decimal degree conversions. -Common physical constants such as the speed of light, gravitational constant and Avogadro's number. -Single and double variable statistical functions including linear regression. 10 memory storage locations. -Metric-English and English metric conversions. -Four number bases (Decimal, Hexadecimal, Octal, and Binary). -Bit logic operations. -Three display modes (floating point, scientific, and engineering) with user adjustable number of digits displayed. -Can perform operations with fractions! Over 100 functions in all! AND NO ADS!
Programming Calculator
This utility app allows users to instantly convert numbers between bases 2 and 30, perform calculations, and get accurate results. It features a developer-friendly interface with real-time updates and dark mode support.
- Base conversion (2-30)
- Developer-friendly calculations
- Real-time value updates
- Intuitive one-hand interface
- Dark mode support
- Supports multiple number systems
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Programming Calc is a convenient and powerful calculator designed for developers, engineers, students, and anyone working with different number systems. Instantly convert values between bases from 2 to 30, perform calculations, and get accurate results without mistakes. Key Features: Base conversion from 2 to 30 (bin, oct, dec, hex, and more) Developer-friendly calculator with fast operations and precise outputs Real-time value updates across all systems Clean, intuitive interface optimized for one-hand use Suitable for learning, programming, technical tasks, and everyday calculations Dark mode support Who is it for? Developers working with code, addresses, and bit structures Students studying number systems and preparing for exams Engineers performing technical calculations Anyone who needs quick and accurate base conversion Simple. Fast. Accurate. Programming Calc makes working with numbers easy and efficient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Programming Calculator at Free against x36's $0.99. Programming Calculator also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). x36's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Programming Calculator is free to download; x36 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for x36 against 4.9 for Programming Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Programming Calculator has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of x36's written reviews are positive against 80% of Programming Calculator's.
x36 ships an update every 2 months, Programming Calculator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | x36 | Programming Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carl Cook | Mikhail Razin |
Customer experience
x36
Programming Calculator
In-app purchases
x36
No in-app purchases
Programming Calculator
No in-app purchases
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