Comparison

(Not Boring) Calculator vs Buildsquad

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

Buildsquad

Features
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BuildSquad connects homeowners, builders, and businesses with reliable construction professionals. Whether you’re planning a new project, fixing something at home, or managing a large build, BuildSquad makes it easy to find the right experts in minutes. From plumbers and electricians to architects and contractors, BuildSquad brings all construction services into one simple platform.

Screenshots

(Not Boring) Calculator4 screens
Buildsquad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buildsquad at none against (Not Boring) Calculator's 10. Buildsquad also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Buildsquad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

(Not Boring) Calculator ships an update monthly, Buildsquad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
(Not Boring) Calculator versus Buildsquad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter(Not Boring) CalculatorBuildsquad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNot Boring Software LLCAPP CRAFTERS

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

Buildsquad

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
None

Buildsquad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is (Not Boring) Calculator free?
(Not Boring) Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buildsquad free?
Buildsquad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do (Not Boring) Calculator or Buildsquad have ads?
Neither (Not Boring) Calculator nor Buildsquad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Calculator or Buildsquad?
(Not Boring) Calculator ships an update monthly, and Buildsquad fortnightly. Most recently, (Not Boring) Calculator was updated on November 7, 2026 and Buildsquad on November 5, 2026.

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