Comparison

(Not Boring) Calculator vs Charts

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

Head to head
About

(Not Boring) Calculator

This app reimagines the everyday calculator with a fun, game-like interface and animations. It displays your full equation as you type, making it easy to spot and correct mistakes. Customizable skins and seasonal updates keep the experience fresh.

Highlights
  • Shows full equation as you type
  • Editable equation for mistake correction
  • 3D interface with game-inspired animations
  • Built-in percentage calculations
  • Large, readable numbers
  • Customizable skins
Features
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"Just astonishingly fun." — John Gruber A BETTER EVERYDAY CALCULATOR As a kid, I loved playing with a calculator. Somewhere along the way, the calculator became another boring tool. I want a calculator that reignites that same sense of wonder. SHOW YOUR WORK One of the biggest obstacles with most calculator apps is just how easy it is to make mistakes. If you mistype a number and don't catch it immediately, you can easily end up with the wrong answer and never know it. To fix this, we do what everyone is taught to do in elementary school… we show your work. As you type, the full equation is written out for you—every number and operator. Even better, if you make a mistake, you can now delete or select the number and retype it. Small, but life-changing. PLAYS LIKE A GAME, WORKS LIKE AN APP Next generation user interface designed and built in 3D with animation and sounds inspired by video games. % Percentages can be a challenge to wrap your head around, so we built it in. BIG & READABLE Big numbers that are easy to read at a glance when you're darting across screens. SKINS Skins change the whole look and feel of the app. New skins and collaborations every season so you can keep it fresh. SUPER!BORING Become a Super!Boring member and get all 5 Not Boring apps + skins + extras. We are 100% member-supported. No ads, no data gathering, no tracking. Just beautiful apps that make everyday life a little less boring. Plans: https://andy.works/plans Support: https://andy.works/support

About

Charts

Easily create a variety of charts with customizable options. Export or share your creations as images. Supports dark mode and multiple languages for a user-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Multiple chart types supported
  • Export and share as pictures
  • Customizable icons and appearance
  • Dark mode support
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Charts - Chart Maker allows you to easily create charts. - Supports multiple types Support bar chart, column chart, line chart, curve chart, pie chart, radar chart, area chart, scatter chart, etc. - Export or share pictures You can export or share pictures to friends or clients. - Customizable icons You can customize the background, font color, icon width, etc. of the icon. - Support dark mode Support automatic or manual switching to dark mode, reducing the eyesight. - support multi-languauge The language you want can be switched automatically or manually. Download Charts - Chart Maker to create stunning charts quickly and easily.

Screenshots

(Not Boring) Calculator4 screens
Charts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: (Not Boring) Calculator at 4.7 against Charts's 2.3. (Not Boring) Calculator also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). Charts's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. (Not Boring) Calculator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Charts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

(Not Boring) Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Calculator has 4.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of (Not Boring) Calculator's written reviews are positive against 33% of Charts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

(Not Boring) Calculator ships an update monthly, Charts every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
(Not Boring) Calculator versus Charts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter(Not Boring) CalculatorCharts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNot Boring Software LLC荣庄 杨

Customer experience

(Not Boring) Calculator

All ratings4,112 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative18.4%

Charts

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

(Not Boring) Calculator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when switching between apps
  • Freezing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Scientific calculator functions
  • Calculation history
  • Widgets and control center integration
  • One-time purchase option

Charts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

(Not Boring) Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Super !Boring Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Super !Boring Yearly2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time7
  • Chroma Skin$4.99
  • Monsters Skin$4.99
  • Opal Skin$9.99
Show 4 more
  • Presstube Skin$9.99
  • Karat Skin$9.99
  • Cedar Skin$9.99
  • !Calculator Plus Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

Charts

One-time1
  • Pro Version$2.99

Questions

Is (Not Boring) Calculator free?
(Not Boring) Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Charts free?
Charts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Calculator or Charts?
(Not Boring) Calculator is rated higher. (Not Boring) Calculator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Charts averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do (Not Boring) Calculator or Charts have ads?
Charts shows ads; (Not Boring) Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Calculator or Charts?
(Not Boring) Calculator ships an update monthly, and Charts every 5 months. Most recently, (Not Boring) Calculator was updated on October 29, 2026 and Charts on October 22, 2026.

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