Comparison

Calctan vs ice sudoku

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

Head to head
About

Calctan

This app offers a high-precision scientific and financial calculator with an editable tape for auditing calculations. It supports complex formulas, a wide range of mathematical functions, and customizable constants, all within an ad-free, private interface.

Highlights
  • Smart formula workspace with direct cursor editing
  • Advanced scientific engine with true order of operations
  • Auditable calculation history on a digital tape
  • Exportable reports via AirPrint and PDF
  • Multitasking support for iPad
  • iCloud synchronization across devices
  • Private and ad-free experience
Features
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Calctan is a high-precision scientific and financial tape calculator designed for iPhone and iPad. Built for students, engineers, accountants, and business professionals, Calctan bridges the gap between scientific computing and practical everyday finance. Edit complex formulas with ease, audit running totals on a printable tape, and enjoy a distraction-free workspace with no ads. KEY FEATURES 1. SMART FORMULA WORKSPACE • Direct Cursor Editing: Tap anywhere in your expression to fix numbers or operators instantly—no need to clear the expression and start over. • Live Syntax Validation: Real-time calculation preview with automatic balancing of parentheses as you type. • Fluid Multi-Line Display: Expressions scale dynamically so long formulas are never cut off. 2. ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC ENGINE • Complete Math Suite: Trigonometric functions (radians/degrees, inverse, hyperbolic), factorials, permutations, powers, roots, modulo, and logarithms. • True Order of Operations: Context-aware order of operations with high-precision calculations that minimize floating-point rounding errors. • Built-in & Custom Constants: A library covering mathematics, physics, and chemistry, plus customizable slots for your own tax rates or business ratios. 3. ACCOUNTING TAPE & REPORT EXPORT • Auditable Calculation History: Every calculation is automatically logged on a persistent digital paper tape. • Label & Categorize: Add custom notes, tags, and project labels to track expenses, homework problems, or client totals. • Batch Operations: Select multiple past entries to instantly calculate a running total. • AirPrint & PDF Reports: Generate itemized, professional calculation sheets to share, save, or print directly. 4. DESIGNED FOR PRODUCTIVITY • Multitasking on iPad: Full support for Split View, Slide Over, external keyboards, and trackpads. • iCloud Synchronization: Keep your saved formulas, constants, and calculation history unified across iPhone and iPad. • Customizable & High-Contrast Themes: Handcrafted color palettes designed to minimize eye strain during long study or work sessions. • Private & Ad-Free: No tracking, no data collection, and no subscription is required to calculate. We do not collect your data; calculations stay on your device and, if enabled, sync privately through your personal iCloud account. PERFECT FOR: • STEM & College Students: Algebra, calculus, physics, and exam prep with clear, step-by-step editing. • Finance & Accounting: Tax prep, budgeting, invoices, and expense verification with itemized tapes. • Retail & Small Business: Quick customer totals, discount percentages, and printable calculation logs.

About

ice sudoku

This app offers a vast collection of Sudoku puzzles across various difficulty levels, featuring a logic analysis system and customizable gameplay. Enjoy offline play with a focus on privacy and continuous updates.

Highlights
  • Extensive Sudoku question bank
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Step-by-step logic analysis
  • Offline play
  • Customizable gameplay
  • Sudoku scanning recognition
Features
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【High performance, rich sudoku bank】 ice sudoku uses an efficient random number algorithm and uses multi-threaded concurrent technology to efficiently utilize Apple A series processors. It can quickly generate 5 types of Sudoku of different difficulty levels (beginner, easy, medium, difficult, and top). It provides a comprehensive question bank covering SE 1.2~11.9 and supports search and random retrieval. (1) Beginner, easy, medium, difficult, and top Sudoku special skill questions: 999 questions each (2) Higher algorithm level Ice Sudoku Sudoku (SE 8.3-SE 9.2): 999 questions (3) Peak algorithm level Icey Comet Sudoku (SE 8.8-SE 10.5): 999 questions (4) Super first-class difficulty Sudoku (SE 10.5+): more than 100 questions 【Extreme logic, advanced challenge】 It has a complete logic analysis system that supports step-by-step solutions for any Sudoku, helping you sort out the logical reasoning of each step. It has a rich library of targeted Sudoku training to help you become a Sudoku master. Exclusive challenge mode, test level, speed challenge, unlock exclusive icons, so that Sudoku is no longer boring. [Privacy protection, offline play] The developer promises not to collect any data from ice sudoku, and you can enjoy all functions without network connection, no ads, no in-app purchases, and fully protect your privacy and security. [High freedom, customizable] Supports free circle change to painting, especially suitable for iPad with Pencil. Supports Sudoku customization, where the numbers are determined by you, and there are templates to generate axial symmetric Sudoku. The archive system is complete, and you can export 81 Sudoku strings to facilitate the management of your Sudoku library and free sharing. [Rich functions, simple and intuitive] The interface design is simple and clear, and continues to improve. iOS 13 and above devices support Sudoku scanning recognition. Automatically fill in candidate numbers, error protection, highlight candidate numbers, candidate number background color adjustment, quick fill, and more convenient functions are waiting for you to explore. [Continuous updates, support feedback] Whether you are a master who can solve all kinds of Sudoku easily, or a Sudoku beginner, you can find the right questions for you here. If you have better suggestions, please contact us so that we can hear your voice! Official website of ice sudoku: https://github.com/tropicalwzc/ice_sudoku.github.io

Screenshots

Calctan4 screens
ice sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ice sudoku at 89% against Calctan's 29%. ice sudoku also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Calctan's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (61 vs 15). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Calctan is free to download; ice sudoku costs $1.99 up front. Calctan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ice sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ice sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Calctan's written reviews are positive against 89% of ice sudoku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calctan ships an update every 3 months, ice sudoku fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Calctan versus ice sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalctanice sudoku
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (61 ratings)4.8 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge Lozada子诚 王

Customer experience

Calctan

All ratings61 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

ice sudoku

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calctan

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
None

ice sudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calctan free?
Calctan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ice sudoku free?
ice sudoku costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calctan or ice sudoku?
ice sudoku is rated higher. Calctan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while ice sudoku averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.
Do Calctan or ice sudoku have ads?
Neither Calctan nor ice sudoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calctan or ice sudoku?
Calctan ships an update every 3 months, and ice sudoku fortnightly. Most recently, Calctan was updated on October 29, 2026 and ice sudoku on October 29, 2026.

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