Comparison

Image Calculator vs Nova Calc

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

Head to head
About

Image Calculator

Features
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Simple calculator. You can see the calculation history. The number displayed on the calculator display can be saved. How to use Percent calculation 10% of 50 50 % 10 = 5 300 plus 10% of 300 300 + 10 % = 330 Subtract 20% of 100 to 100 100 - 20 % = 80 AC  Delete all of the calculation. C Move the calculation back one step. ( The previous one is displayed, is displayed the next on input. ) Delete the last digit of the numbers. Swipe the calculator display sideways. ( Copy, Paste, Save ) Numbers on calculator display  Tap calculator display. Swipe the row of setting buttons to the right to reveal the memory button. ( iPhone portrait orientation ) To edit the title of the saved numbers. Long press the title. It is calculated by the same calculation method as a general calculator.

About

Nova Calc

Edit numbers and operators in existing calculations to see updated results instantly. Save past calculations with notes and reuse them in new ones. Ideal for everyday math tasks like managing expenses or checking bills.

Highlights
  • Edit numbers and operators in existing calculations
  • Save and reuse past calculations with notes
  • View entire calculation history
  • Hide keypad for more screen space
  • Copy results, expressions, or full calculations
  • Supports percentages, decimals, and parentheses
Features
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Change a number. Keep your work. Adding up expenses, checking a bill, or trying a different amount? Nova Calc lets you edit your calculation and see the updated result without typing everything again. EDIT WITHOUT STARTING OVER Tap a number or operator to change it. Correct an entry or try a different value while keeping the rest of your calculation. KEEP RESULTS YOU CAN USE AGAIN Completed calculations are saved with a date and time. Add a note so you remember what a total was for, then bring that result into your next calculation. SEE THE WHOLE CALCULATION Long expressions wrap across multiple lines. Scroll through your history and current calculation in one continuous view on iPhone. MORE ROOM WHEN YOU NEED IT On iPhone, scrolling through your calculations automatically hides the keypad. Tap the floating keyboard button to bring it back and keep calculating. COPY WHAT YOU NEED Copy a result, an expression, or a complete calculation to use in a message, note, or document. EVERYDAY MATH, WITH LESS REPETITION Work with percentages, decimals, and parentheses. Continue from a previous result, revisit a saved calculation, or change an amount to compare totals. Useful for shopping totals, household expenses, bills, and all the calculations you may want to check again.

Screenshots

Image Calculator1 screens
Nova Calc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nova Calc at every 2 months against Image Calculator's every 50 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image Calculator ships an update every 50 months, Nova Calc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Image Calculator versus Nova Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage CalculatorNova Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size372 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoki Hagano飞 成

In-app purchases

None

Image Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Nova Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Image Calculator free?
Image Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nova Calc free?
Nova Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Image Calculator or Nova Calc have ads?
Neither Image Calculator nor Nova Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Image Calculator or Nova Calc?
Image Calculator ships an update every 50 months, and Nova Calc every 2 months. Most recently, Image Calculator was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nova Calc on October 6, 2026.

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