Comparison

Calctan vs PK10000

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

PK10000

This app helps you achieve mastery through deliberate practice by tracking your progress towards long-term goals. It offers goal management, detailed statistics, and a Pomodoro timer to enhance focus and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Goal Management (100-10,000 hours)
  • Tag Classification (12 categories)
  • Data Statistics (daily, monthly, yearly)
  • Pomodoro Timer (study/break sessions)
  • Minimalist Interface
  • Subscription Plans
Features
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"The 10,000-Hour Rule" suggests that excellence in any field results from continuous and deliberate practice. As Malcolm Gladwell puts it, geniuses are made through relentless, intentional practice. Time, an eternal topic for humanity, becomes particularly poignant in the 21st century, where a human life spans roughly 30,000 days. The choices you make and the efforts you put in will determine the value of your entire life. In the words of Malcolm Gladwell, genius is the outcome of sustained deliberate practice. The principle is simple yet incredibly complex, as one may not be certain if they've chosen the right direction or if they can accumulate enough knowledge and experience to reach great heights. However, doing nothing guarantees emptiness. If your direction is uncertain, take action to enrich yourself and discover the goal within your heart. If your path is clear, keep moving forward, as challenging yourself from yesterday is the only way to become a better version of yourself. The product "PK10000" is grounded in this philosophy. We aim to document your transformative journey, helping you accomplish the lengthy voyage of 10,000 hours. To achieve the 10,000-hour goal, "PK10000" offers: 1. Goal Management: Choose 100, 500, or 10,000 hours as your target (supporting smaller goals). Starting small aligns with ancient wisdom; complete smaller goals first, then conquer the ultimate goal—one step at a time. 2. Tag Classification: We provide 12 tag categories to support your learning or work. Fine-tune the management of your goals within these categories for a more detailed control of your time investment. 3. Data Statistics: Track your goal progress percentage and data for 3 dimensions (daily, monthly, yearly) across 12 tags. Gain clear insights into your goal and time investment. Adjust your time strategy when you identify issues with input and output. 4. Pomodoro Timer: Utilize study sessions of up to 120 minutes and breaks of up to 60 minutes. Even the fastest horse needs to graze; we hope you represent focused and balanced learning—an advocate for efficiency. "PK10000" Design Philosophy: 1. Single-threaded Operation: Embrace Jobs' philosophy of single-threaded simplicity for enhanced efficiency. 2. Minimalist Interface: A minimalist design fosters user focus, and focus leads to greater heights. 3. Enjoyability: When tired, enjoy a cup of coffee! Represent the Pomodoro timer as a coffee moment. Brewing a cup of coffee takes time, and similarly, savoring it requires a moment of stillness. Contact Us help@xunshan.cn Privacy Policy: https://www.xunshanapp.cn/privacy_en.html User Agreement: https://www.xunshanapp.cn/useragreement_en.html

Screenshots

Calctan4 screens
PK100004 screens

Verdict

The call

Calctan and PK10000 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of PK10000's written reviews are positive against 29% of Calctan's. PK10000 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Calctan's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (61 vs 6). On price, rating, ads 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 PK10000 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calctan has 61 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Calctan's written reviews are positive against 55% of PK10000's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calctan ships an update every 3 months, PK10000 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Calctan versus PK10000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalctanPK10000
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (61 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge Lozada正峰 蒋

Customer experience

Calctan

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

PK10000

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calctan

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
4 purchases

PK10000

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annually$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Early Bird MemberShip$2.99
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Calctan free?
Calctan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PK10000 free?
PK10000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calctan or PK10000?
Calctan is rated higher. Calctan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while PK10000 averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Calctan or PK10000 have ads?
Neither Calctan nor PK10000 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calctan or PK10000?
Calctan ships an update every 3 months, and PK10000 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calctan was updated on November 2, 2026 and PK10000 on November 3, 2026.

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