# (Not Boring) Calculator vs Charts

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.

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.

(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.

(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.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Calculator | Charts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-calculator/id1533591596/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charts-chart-maker/id1610260302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [荣庄 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538534798) |

## What reviewers say

### (Not Boring) Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-calculator/id1533591596)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Chroma Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monsters Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Opal Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Presstube Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Karat Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cedar Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| !Calculator Plus Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautifully designed
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🎨 Customizable skins
- 🔊 Satisfying sound effects
- ✏️ Ability to edit mistakes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔢 Limited functionality compared to standard calculator
- 🔍 No calculation history
- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
- ⏱️ Occasional lag or performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between apps
- Freezing on certain devices

**Requested features**

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


### Charts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charts-chart-maker/id1610260302)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |


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