Comparison

Sigma Mini vs GoldCalculator Pro

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

Head to head
About

Sigma Mini

This utility app connects to a specific hardware device for enhanced functionality. It allows users to interact with and control the connected device, providing a seamless experience for its intended purpose. The application is designed for users who own the associated hardware.

Highlights
  • Connects to Sigma Metalytics Mini
  • Device interaction and control
  • Enhanced functionality for users
  • Seamless user experience
Features
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App to be used with the Sigma Metalytics Mini

About

GoldCalculator Pro

This app instantly calculates the value of gold and silver using real-time market prices. It supports various karats and silver purities, allowing input in grams or pennyweight. Adjust buy/sell margins and refresh prices with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Live gold & silver prices
  • Supports multiple karats and silver purities
  • Input weight in grams or pennyweight
  • Adjustable buy/sell margin
  • One-tap spot price refresh
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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GoldCalc Pro – Real-Time Gold & Silver Price Calculator GoldCalc Pro is the ultimate tool for jewelers, pawn brokers, investors, and precious metal buyers. Instantly calculate the value of gold and silver based on live spot prices. Features: Live gold & silver prices (24K, 22K, 18K, down to 8K, plus .925 and .999 silver) Input weight in grams or pennyweight (dwt) Adjustable buy/sell margin (±%) Refresh spot prices in one tap Dark Mode support Easy-to-use layout optimized for professionals and everyday users Whether you're buying, selling, or quoting — GoldCalc Pro gives you fast, accurate pricing every time. Perfect for: Jewelers Pawn Shops Scrap Buyers Gold/Silver Investors Coin Shops

Screenshots

Sigma Mini4 screens
GoldCalculator Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

Sigma Mini and GoldCalculator Pro both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GoldCalculator Pro's written reviews are positive against 38% of Sigma Mini's. GoldCalculator Pro also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Sigma Mini's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sigma Mini against 5.0 for GoldCalculator Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Sigma Mini's written reviews are positive against 100% of GoldCalculator Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sigma Mini ships an update every 2 months, GoldCalculator Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sigma Mini versus GoldCalculator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSigma MiniGoldCalculator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard BessetteAlaa Shaban

Customer experience

Sigma Mini

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

GoldCalculator Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sigma Mini

No in-app purchases

None

GoldCalculator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sigma Mini free?
Sigma Mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoldCalculator Pro free?
GoldCalculator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sigma Mini or GoldCalculator Pro?
Sigma Mini and GoldCalculator Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Sigma Mini or GoldCalculator Pro have ads?
Neither Sigma Mini nor GoldCalculator Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sigma Mini or GoldCalculator Pro?
Sigma Mini ships an update every 2 months, and GoldCalculator Pro every 4 days. Most recently, Sigma Mini was updated on October 1, 2026 and GoldCalculator Pro on September 21, 2026.

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