Comparison

Calctan vs Loudspeaker

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

Loudspeaker

This utility app allows users to repeat spoken text or recorded audio. It can convert input text to voice, import files for repeated reading, and supports a "bullet screen" mode for scrolling text playback.

Highlights
  • Repeat spoken text
  • Convert text to voice
  • Record and repeat audio
  • Import files for reading
  • Scrolling text display mode
Features
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-Repeat the talking for you -Can input text, automatically convert to voice, repeat reading -Can be recorded and read repeatedly -Can import files and repeat reading -[blockbuster] supports scrolling and playing text in the form of "bullet screen / hand card"

Screenshots

Calctan4 screens
Loudspeaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Calctan and Loudspeaker both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Loudspeaker's written reviews are positive against 29% of Calctan's. Loudspeaker also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Calctan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calctan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Loudspeaker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Calctan against 4.5 for Loudspeaker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calctan has 61 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Calctan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Loudspeaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calctan ships an update every 3 months, Loudspeaker monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calctan versus Loudspeaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalctanLoudspeaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (61 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge Lozada德明 杨

Customer experience

Calctan

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

Loudspeaker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calctan

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
2 purchases

Loudspeaker

One-time2
  • Buy Pro Viersion$0.99
  • Donate$0.99

Questions

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

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