Comparison

Smart Calculator vs Minimum Calc

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

Head to head
About

Smart Calculator

This calculator app displays all input numbers and calculation history, allowing users to easily review and edit previous entries. It offers a large, four-line display for clear visibility and includes set memory in addition to independent memory.

Highlights
  • Four-line display
  • Editable input numbers
  • Calculation history recall
  • Set memory
  • Independent memory
  • Decimal separator support
Features
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"What numbers did I input?” "Was the number I input correct?” Everyone must have caught on such anxiety while using a calculator. SmartCalc is a calculator that wipes out such anxiety. Because, after a calculation, inputs are displayed as you input, and also one input number can be changed for the next calculation. [Instructions] • To recall calculation history, tap "< Prev" key until you find the history you want. After you tapped "< Prev" key, if you want to recall a newer history, tap "Next >" key until you find it. • To clear the calculator completely including calculation history, close SmartCalc. • To clear the calculator except for the set memory and the independent memory on MR-line, tap "C" key and then tap "AC" key appeared, that is, double tap "C" key. • To clear the independent memory on MR-line, tap "MR" key and then tap "MC" key appeared, or swipe on MR-line. • To completely clear the number you have just input on 1st-line or 2nd-line, tap "C" key. • To erase a right end number at 1st-line or 2nd-line framed in the input mode, swipe on the line. • To change one of input numbers after a calculation, please tap the input line display to input a new number. • Tapping Result-line display is a convenient substitute for tapping "=" key. [Features] • SmartCalc is a calculator with a large 4-line display, which consists of 1st-line, 2nd-line, Result-line and MR-line. As all numbers related to a calculation are displayed on the lines all together, a user can check the calculation at a glance. • SmartCalc doesn't require any special operations. Anyone can use SmartCalc easily. • SmartCalc equips the set memory in addition to the general independent memory. The set memory automatically memorizes calculation history of all sets of calculated input numbers, an arithmetic operator and a result number. • Can be used in environments where either a period or a comma is used as the decimal separator. The developer assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app.

About

Minimum Calc

A versatile calculator app offering extensive customization for calculations and appearance. It features a history log, multiple rounding options, and supports split-screen multitasking on iPads.

Highlights
  • History display and reuse
  • Customizable rounding and decimal places
  • Thousands separator and decimal symbol options
  • Percentage calculation
  • Character and block deletion
  • 10 color and 68 font options
  • iPad split view/slide-over support
Features
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This is a useful calculator application with a variety of special functions such as history display, save, swipe to clear, and switch between calculation modes. There are 10 colors and 68 fonts to choose from. It also supports split view and slide-over, so it is recommended not only for iPhone users but also for iPad users. The basic specifications are as follows. [ Calculation Function ] - The number of decimal places is from 0 to 20 - Selectable rounding off, rounding up or down - Changing thousands separator and decimal symbol - Saving calculation history and reusing of history results - Approximate value representation - Percentage (%) calculation - Deletion of character and block units - Switching between calculation modes [ Appearance ] - Selectable from 10 types of colors - Selectable from 68 character fonts - Change of various display options [ Others ] - iPad split view/slide-over support - Dark mode support - Haptic feedback ON / OFF - Key sound ON / OFF

Screenshots

Smart Calculator3 screens
Minimum Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Minimum Calc at 5.0 against Smart Calculator's 4.5. Minimum Calc also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Smart Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Minimum Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minimum Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Calculator has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, Minimum Calc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smart Calculator versus Minimum Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart CalculatorMinimum Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao IchimuraMihoko Araki

Customer experience

Smart Calculator

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Minimum Calc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Calculator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimum Calc

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Smart Calculator free?
Smart Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minimum Calc free?
Minimum Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Calculator or Minimum Calc?
Minimum Calc is rated higher. Smart Calculator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Minimum Calc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart Calculator or Minimum Calc have ads?
Both Smart Calculator and Minimum Calc show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Calculator or Minimum Calc?
Smart Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Minimum Calc every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Calculator was updated on September 12, 2026 and Minimum Calc on September 17, 2026.

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