Comparison

Dozecal vs ThetaCalc

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

Head to head
About

Dozecal

This educational calculator promotes the use of Base Twelve (duodecimal) in math and science. It offers standard mathematical functions in both duodecimal and decimal modes, with automatic conversion between them. It utilizes Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) for calculations.

Highlights
  • Duodecimal and Decimal modes
  • Automatic mode conversion
  • RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) input
  • Standard math functions
  • Trigonometric operations (degrees)
  • Educational tool for Base Twelve
Features
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Dozecal is an educational RPN* calculator to promote the use of Base Twelve in math and science. The usual math functions are available in both DUODECIMAL and DECIMAL modes. Conversion is automatically made when switching from one mode to the other one. Trigonometric operations uses DEGREE as unit of measure. For more information about Base 12, please visit the Dozenal Society of America. * RPN : the Dozecalc calculator uses the Reverse Polish Notation (RPN). This notation seems complex but has many advantages over algebraic notation and is more intuitive once you have understood the idea. The calculator has a stack and any operation that requires two numbers is using the bottom stack layers (X and Y). Key ENTER to push the stack up and separate one number from the next. To perform arithmetic, key in the first number, press ENTER to separate the first number from the second, then key in the second number and then select and operator such as the numerical functions +, -, * or /. The result appears immediately after you press the numerical function key. The operator is keyed in only after both operands are in the stack. Example: calculate 3 + 4 Key sequence: 3 ENTER 4 + Result: 7 The result of any operation may itself become an operand. You do not need to press enter again to use the result. The "7" is already entered. Example: add 2 to the previous result Key sequence: 2 + Result: 9 Example: calculate 5 * (3 + 4) Key sequence: 3 ENTER 4 + 5 * Alternate key sequence: 5 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 + * Disclaimer: results and precision may occasionally be incorrect. Should you report them at johan@unumdesignum.com, and the author will be happy to fix !

About

ThetaCalc

This utility app provides a Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) calculator. Users can extend its functionality by programming custom functions and equations using JavaScript.

Highlights
  • Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) calculator
  • User-programmable functions
  • JavaScript equation support
  • Extensible functionality
Features
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ThetaCalc is a RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) calculator which can be extended by functions and equations programmed by the user in JavaScript.

Screenshots

Dozecal4 screens
ThetaCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThetaCalc at 100% against Dozecal's 75%. ThetaCalc also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Dozecal's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThetaCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Dozecal's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThetaCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dozecal ships an update every 10 months, ThetaCalc every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dozecal versus ThetaCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDozecalThetaCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohan KovacsFelix Stehli

Customer experience

Dozecal

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

ThetaCalc

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dozecal

No in-app purchases

None

ThetaCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dozecal free?
Dozecal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThetaCalc free?
ThetaCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dozecal or ThetaCalc?
ThetaCalc is rated higher. Dozecal averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ThetaCalc averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Dozecal or ThetaCalc have ads?
Neither Dozecal nor ThetaCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dozecal or ThetaCalc?
Dozecal ships an update every 10 months, and ThetaCalc every 3 months. Most recently, Dozecal was updated on June 4, 2026 and ThetaCalc on June 1, 2026.

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