# Micro Calculator vs ShadowCalc

The clearest difference is monetization model: Micro Calculator at free against ShadowCalc's free with in-app purchases. Micro Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). ShadowCalc's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 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 Micro Calculator against 5.0 for ShadowCalc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShadowCalc has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Micro Calculator | ShadowCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-calculator/id1526068081/reviews) | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowcalc-phantom-calculator/id6788065061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Sedam](https://appshunter.io/developer/541745010) | [Ahmed Aslam Juvale](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788065063) |

## What reviewers say

### Micro Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-calculator/id1526068081)

Perform quick, simple calculations with a minimalist interface. Build numbers using dedicated buttons and increment or swap digits with ease. This app offers a unique approach to basic arithmetic.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, 9-button design, Unique number building, Digit incrementing, Digit swapping

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShadowCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowcalc-phantom-calculator/id6788065061)

Calculate in style with this persona-inspired calculator app. It offers unique themes, customizable icons, and haptic feedback, all with hand-drawn assets.

**Highlights:** Persona-inspired themes, Customizable icons, Haptic feedback, Unique hand-drawn assets, Multiple theme support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Micro Calculator free?

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

### Is ShadowCalc free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Micro Calculator or ShadowCalc?

Micro Calculator and ShadowCalc are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 21 ratings respectively.

### Do Micro Calculator or ShadowCalc have ads?

Neither Micro Calculator nor ShadowCalc shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*