Comparison

Calctan vs 指尖小组件

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

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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
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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.

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指尖小组件

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欢迎使用指尖小组件! 灵动岛宠物、桌面小组件、锁屏互动组件、壁纸、……指尖轻点即可完成iPhone深度美化! 【灵动岛宠物】 为灵动岛与锁屏实时活动定制多种可爱的小宠物,没有灵动岛的手机也能使用哦。 猫咪、狗狗、狐狸、鹦鹉、松鼠、青蛙、熊蜂…… 可爱状态动画,随时随地享受小宠物的陪伴。 【桌面小组件】 · 透明桌面 设置透明效果小组件,打造清爽透明的手机桌面。 · 动态小组件 趣味效果指针与放置动画,跃动感十足。 · 节日祈福 节假日主题、祈福贴纸,装点最潮流桌面。 > X面板 集合存储、电量、wifi、蓝牙、屏幕亮度、每日步数(此功能数据来自HealthKit),桌面查看数据更方便。 · 经典面板 · 优雅面板 · 猫咪面板 · 机能面板 · 轻拟态面板 · 复古面板 · 优雅面板 · 你的电量药丸 · 蛙蛙电量 · 持续上新中…… > 日历 超好玩创意日历,打工人学生党猫派狗派全都要。 · 打工人日历 · 学生党日历 · 极简猫爪日历 · 小狗文学日历 · 搬砖日历 · 春日日历 · 困困猫日历 · 持续上新中…… > 时钟 谁能拒绝这么多漂亮时钟呢。 · 极简时钟 · 星光时钟 · 赛博时钟 · 蛙蛙时钟 · 咸鱼时钟 · 叨叨时钟 · 质感时钟 · 机械时钟 · 花与蜜蜂时钟 · 复古贴纸时钟 · 持续上新中…… > 天气 实时追踪各地气温,快速了解当地天气(此功能需要使用位置权限,方便获取当地天气信息)。 · 自然天气 · 油画天气 · 经典天气 · 春日天气 · 持续上新中…… 【锁屏互动组件】 和你的朋友、情侣随时互动,让你的锁屏生动起来。 > 好友互动 想念ta就送出你的小心心和爱的贴贴。 > 好友状态 随时随地,看到ta的状态,ta难过的时候送上一句安慰吧。 > 好友留言 让ta在不经意间看到你的暖心留言。 > 好友距离 在锁屏上看到你们的实时距离,在一起时解锁彩蛋(此功能需要使用位置权限)。 > 锁屏装饰 多种文案和动态图标,让你的锁屏也能炫酷起来。 【壁纸】 > 景深壁纸 iOS16定制3D遮挡景深效果,绝美锁屏从景深壁纸开始。 > 动态壁纸 神奇亮屏开灯效果,壁纸也能动起来。 > AI国风壁纸 目不暇接国风小姐姐, > 春色、星空、萌兔,持续上新中…… 【订阅说明】 订阅服务:您可自行选择月订阅或者年订阅。 订阅价格:订阅价格取决于选择的订阅套餐,以实际价格为准。 自动续订:阅将自动续订,除非您在当前订阅周期结束前至少提前24小时关闭自动续订。 《指尖小组件用户协议》 https://ibmq36clzs.feishu.cn/docx/HcaOdOGCao93MYxHbYYcd7V9nHb 《指尖小组件隐私政策》 https://ibmq36clzs.feishu.cn/docx/VosjdzjaIoxzXjxMxFOcKVxBnVb

Screenshots

Calctan4 screens
指尖小组件4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calctan at 4.5 against 指尖小组件's 2.2. Calctan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (29% vs 11%). 指尖小组件's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 指尖小组件 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calctan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Calctan's written reviews are positive against 11% of 指尖小组件's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calctan ships an update every 3 months, 指尖小组件 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calctan versus 指尖小组件: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalctan指尖小组件
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (61 ratings) — better2.2 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings61 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB473 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge Lozada瑶 李

Customer experience

Calctan

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

指尖小组件

All ratings18 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calctan

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
4 purchases

指尖小组件

Subscriptions3
  • Upgrade to VIP(Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Upgrade to VIP(Yearly)$12.991 Year
  • Upgrade to VIP(Yearly)7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to VIP(Lifetime)Free

Questions

Is Calctan free?
Calctan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 指尖小组件 free?
指尖小组件 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calctan or 指尖小组件?
Calctan is rated higher. Calctan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while 指尖小组件 averages 2.2 from 18 ratings.
Do Calctan or 指尖小组件 have ads?
指尖小组件 shows ads; Calctan does not.
Which is updated more often, Calctan or 指尖小组件?
Calctan ships an update every 3 months, and 指尖小组件 every 4 days. Most recently, Calctan was updated on November 2, 2026 and 指尖小组件 on November 3, 2026.

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