Comparison

TechniCalc Calculator vs CIDR Tool

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

Head to head
About

TechniCalc Calculator

This app offers a modern, intuitive interface for complex calculations, supporting scientific, engineering, and advanced mathematical functions. It allows natural equation entry, provides a formula book, and includes unit and currency converters. Available across Apple devices, it caters to students and professionals needing a powerful calculation tool.

Highlights
  • Natural equation entry
  • Advanced math engine
  • Formula book and equations
  • Unit and currency converter
  • Statistics mode
  • Equation solvers
  • Supports multiple Apple devices
Features
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TechniCalc is every bit functional as it is beautiful. The modern interface that makes a clean break from traditional pocket calculators. Equations are entered in a natural way, adhering to every detail of hand-written maths. The advanced maths engine also makes this the only calculator you'll ever need. ◉ FEATURES ▸ Runs on iPhone, iPad, and macOS - with an Apple Watch companion ▸ Dark mode ▸ Supports split screen and wireless keyboards ▸ Shows the full equation as you type ▸ Basic calculations (+, -, ×, ÷, %) ▸ Brackets ▸ Square and cubic roots ▸ Exponents and logarithms ▸ Trigonometry (sin, cos, tan) ▸ Degrees, radians, and gradians ▸ Constants (pi, e, and over 100 other physical constants) ▸ Formula book and equations ▸ Calculation history ▸ Unit converter ▸ Currency converter ▸ Statistics mode ◉ ADVANCED MATHS ▸ Almost unlimited number sizes - over 1,000,000 factorial ▸ Square roots and logarithms with any base ▸ Factorial, nPr, nCr, and gamma ▸ Hyperbolic trigonometry (sinh, cosh, tanh) ▸ Vectors and matrices ▸ Imaginary and complex numbers ▸ Series sums and products ▸ Numerical integration and differentiation ▸ Binary, octal, and hexadecimal ▸ Programmer mode ◉ EQUATION SOLVERS ▸ Quadratic ▸ Cubic ▸ Systems of 2 and 3 linear equations ▸ Root finder

About

CIDR Tool

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Calculate IP ranges from CIDR inputs, map IPV6 to IPV4, view CIDR host count, and more

Screenshots

TechniCalc Calculator4 screens
CIDR Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CIDR Tool at none against TechniCalc Calculator's 4. CIDR Tool also leads on price ($0.99 vs $7.99). On ads, 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

TechniCalc Calculator costs $7.99 and CIDR Tool $0.99 up front. TechniCalc Calculator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CIDR Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TechniCalc Calculator versus CIDR Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechniCalc CalculatorCIDR Tool
Price$7.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob ParkerAmatino

Bugs and requests

TechniCalc Calculator

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Interface scaling issues on iPad (split screen/windowed mode)
  • UI elements (keypad, sidebar) become enormous when resized
  • Calculations get squished at the top of the window
  • Matrices overlap on themselves when resized
  • Text too small and light on iPad
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  • Unit converter is time-consuming to change units
  • Matrix dimensions are not always possible (e.g., 3x2)
  • Lacks basic matrix functions like reducedRowEchelon
  • Complicated to use for some matrix operations
  • No real instruction manual, reference section incomplete
  • Inconsistencies in signs with decimal numbers (magnitude correct, sign always positive)
  • Some calculations can be slow after currency update
  • Real and imaginary breakout functions have strange behavior
  • Window size cannot be changed on macOS
  • Cannot force quit on macOS, requires restart
  • Not easily findable on macOS
  • No way to leave a second tip for the developer
  • Resent not being able to email the developer directly

Requested features

15 requests
  • Functionality on Apple Watch
  • Option to change divide sign to /
  • Multi-line history on the top
  • Color coding for grouped buttons
  • More interface customization
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  • Option to color the background of calculator buttons
  • Widget for quick access
  • Favorites menu for unit conversions
  • Syncing of saved equations and settings across devices
  • Easier way to solve for a parameter in an equation without initial guesses
  • Export operations as LaTeX
  • Decimal to mixed number form conversion
  • Unlock different background colors/themes and app icons
  • Adjust font size to be bolder and larger on iPad
  • Improved functionality in low light and outside

CIDR Tool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TechniCalc Calculator

One-time4
  • Every Little Helps$0.99
  • Coffee-Sized Tip$2.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$4.99
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  • Pizza-Sized Tip$9.99
None

CIDR Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TechniCalc Calculator free?
TechniCalc Calculator costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CIDR Tool free?
CIDR Tool costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TechniCalc Calculator or CIDR Tool have ads?
Neither TechniCalc Calculator nor CIDR Tool shows ads.

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