# FunctionCalc vs PROG_CALC

The clearest difference is price: PROG_CALC at Free against FunctionCalc's $0.99. PROG_CALC also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 26.2). FunctionCalc's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

PROG_CALC is free to download; FunctionCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FunctionCalc against 5.0 for PROG_CALC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FunctionCalc has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

FunctionCalc ships an update every 8 days, PROG_CALC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FunctionCalc | PROG_CALC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/functioncalc/id1455028714/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prog-calc/id1640426491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lawler Innovations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455028713) | [嘉欣 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640395440) |

## What reviewers say

### FunctionCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/functioncalc/id1455028714)

This all-in-one utility app helps veterans calculate VA disability benefits, track important dates, and perform everyday calculations. It includes a tip splitter, unit converter, and a powerful calculator with saved formulas.

**Highlights:** VA disability benefit calculator, Date countdown and elapsed time tracker, Tip calculator and bill splitting, Unit and currency converter, Time math and custom formulas, Full calculation history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PROG_CALC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prog-calc/id1640426491)

This app offers a programmable calculator with two distinct modes for daily computing and advanced mathematical functions. It supports system conversions between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal, and allows for variable storage and code sharing.

**Highlights:** Basic and advanced calculation modes, Syntax parser, Variable storage and editing, Binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal conversion, Built-in code examples, Code sharing via QR code or file

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FunctionCalc free?

FunctionCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PROG_CALC free?

PROG_CALC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FunctionCalc or PROG_CALC?

FunctionCalc and PROG_CALC are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do FunctionCalc or PROG_CALC have ads?

Neither FunctionCalc nor PROG_CALC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FunctionCalc or PROG_CALC?

FunctionCalc ships an update every 8 days, and PROG_CALC every 2 weeks. Most recently, FunctionCalc was updated on June 5, 2026 and PROG_CALC on July 16, 2026.

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