Comparison

Calctan vs ScreenCase

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

Head to head
About

Calctan

This sophisticated calculator app offers a minimalist design with advanced mathematical functions and extensive personalization options. It seamlessly syncs across devices and includes multitasking features for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Intuitive minimalist design
  • 100+ customizable themes
  • 47 advanced mathematical functions
  • Automatic calculation history
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Split Screen and Swipe Mode multitasking
  • Share calculations easily
Features
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Calctan is a sophisticated calculator app designed for iOS devices (iPhone and iPad), celebrated for its elegant, minimalist design and robust functionality that surpasses traditional calculators. Tailored for students, professionals in mathematics, physics, engineering, and anyone seeking a highly customizable and intuitive calculation tool, Calctan combines advanced mathematical capabilities with a seamless user experience. Its sleek interface and extensive personalization options make it both a practical tool and a visually appealing addition to your device. The app’s commitment to user-centric design is evident in its seamless integration with iOS ecosystems. With iCloud sync, your calculations and preferences are always up-to-date, whether you’re switching between devices or collaborating on the go. Features like Split Screen and Swipe Mode empower iPad users to maximize productivity, while the ability to share calculations fosters effortless communication. Calctan is more than a calculator—it’s a dynamic, adaptable tool that elevates your calculation experience with style, precision, and efficiency. Key Features: 1. Intuitive Design: Calctan’s clean, minimalistic interface prioritizes usability, presenting essential calculator elements in a clear, distraction-free layout that ensures effortless navigation and operation. 2. Personalized Interface: Choose from 100 pre-installed themes or craft a unique look with a custom color picker. Fine-tune button corner radius, spacing, and layout to optimize comfort and readability, allowing the app to reflect your personal style. 3. Advanced Math: Access 47 powerful functions, including trigonometric operations (sine, cosine, tangent, and their inverses), percentages for budgeting, exponents, logarithms (base-10, natural, base-2), and roots (square, cube). Switch between degrees and radians, compute factorials for permutations, or use absolute values and reciprocals—perfect for scientific, technical, and financial calculations. 4. Calculation History: Automatically saves and organizes your calculations, enabling you to revisit, edit, or reuse past results with ease, streamlining complex workflows. 5. iCloud Sync: Seamlessly syncs calculations and customizations across your iPhone and iPad, ensuring a consistent and cohesive experience across all your devices. 6. Multitasking Modes: - Split Screen Mode: On iPad, use Calctan alongside another app, such as performing calculations while referencing a document or spreadsheet. - Swipe Mode: Access a second app at the bottom of the screen while keeping Calctan active at the top, enhancing productivity for multitasking users. 7. Share Calculations: Share results effortlessly via email, text, or other apps, making collaboration and communication quick and convenient. Additional Highlights: • Library of basic mathematical constants • Random color theme generator for creative inspiration • Engaging sounds and animations for a dynamic user experience • Adjustable decimal places, currency symbols, and thousands separators • Dark Mode support for comfortable use in low-light environments • Comprehensive settings menu for full control over app preferences • Detailed user manual for easy onboarding and reference

About

ScreenCase

Enhance your screen recordings and screenshots with realistic iPhone and iPad device frames. Perfect for creating professional-looking visuals for websites and marketing materials.

Highlights
  • Add realistic device covers to screen recordings
  • Apply device frames to screenshots
  • Enhance visual appeal of display materials
  • Supports a wide range of iPhone and iPad models
  • Unlock premium features with membership
  • Ad-free experience with subscription
Features
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"Screen Cover" will give your screen video or shot case a beautiful iPhone and iPad cover, so that your screen video or shot has a better visual effect and can be used in websites or other display materials. Supported Device Enclosures: # iPhone * iPhone 17 Pro / iPhone 17 Pro Max * iPhone 17 / iPhone Air * iPhone 16 Pro / iPhone 16 Pro Max * iPhone 16 / iPhone 16 Plus * iPhone 15 Pro / iPhone 15 Pro Max * iPhone 15 / iPhone 15 Plus * iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 14 Pro Max * iPhone 14 / iPhone 14 Plus * iPhone 13 Pro Max * iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 Pro * iPhone 13 Mini * iPhone 12 Pro Max * iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 Pro * iPhone 12 Mini * iPhone 11 / iPhone 11 Pro / iPhone 11 Pro Max * iPhone XR * iPhone Xs / iPhone Xs Max * iPhone X * iPhone 8 / iPhone 8 Plus * iPhone 7 / iPhone 7 Plus * iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus * iPhone SE #iPad * iPad 5/ iPad 6/ iPad 7/ iPad 8/ iPad 9/ iPad 10 * iPad mini 4 / iPad min 5 * iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 3 / iPad Air 4/ iPad Air 5 * iPad Pro 11 inch Generation 2/iPad Pro 11 inch Generation 3 * iPad Pro 12.9 inch Generation 2/iPad Pro 12.9 inch Generation 3/iPad Pro 12.9 inch Generation 4/iPad Pro 12.9 inch Generation 5/iPad Pro 12.9 inch Generation 6 * iPad Pro M4 M5 11inch/13 inch * iPad Air M2 11inch/12.9inch Welcome comments and suggestions: admin@fandong.me Automatic Subscription Explanation for Screen Case Membership • By becoming a Screen Case member, you can unlock all premium features, enjoy future free updates, and experience an ad-free environment. • Upon confirmation of purchase and payment, your iTunes account will be automatically charged for renewal. Apple iTunes will deduct the fee 24 hours before the expiration, and the subscription period will be extended for another subscription period after a successful deduction. To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. It is your voluntary choice to cancel the service. If you choose not to cancel, the renewal service for the next billing period will be activated for you. Privacy Policy: https://screencase.app.xiaobingkj.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Calctan4 screens
ScreenCase3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenCase at 5.0 against Calctan's 4.5. ScreenCase also leads on ads (none vs shown). Calctan's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Calctan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScreenCase sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScreenCase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calctan has 61 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Calctan's written reviews are positive against 30% of ScreenCase's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calctan ships an update every 3 months, ScreenCase every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Calctan versus ScreenCase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalctanScreenCase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (61 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews30.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge Lozada东 范

Customer experience

Calctan

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

ScreenCase

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calctan

One-time1
  • No Ads$9.99
8 purchases

ScreenCase

Subscriptions2
  • ScreenCase Premium$5.991 Month
  • ScreenCase Premium$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Pro twice$0.99
  • Pro 6 times$0.99
  • Ultra twice$0.99
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  • Ultra 6 times$0.99
  • Pro$1.99
  • ScreenCase Premium$34.99

Questions

Is Calctan free?
Calctan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenCase free?
ScreenCase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calctan or ScreenCase?
ScreenCase is rated higher. Calctan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while ScreenCase averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Calctan or ScreenCase have ads?
Calctan shows ads; ScreenCase does not.
Which is updated more often, Calctan or ScreenCase?
Calctan ships an update every 3 months, and ScreenCase every 2 months. Most recently, Calctan was updated on September 9, 2026 and ScreenCase on September 20, 2026.

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