Comparison

PuchCalc vs Gratuity Lab

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

Head to head
About

PuchCalc

Features
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<Fashionable function> You can choose the design from 13 themes. You can also change the shape and font of the buttons, expanding the range of designs. <Convenient for shopping> Just add them in the order of purchase, and the total amount will be displayed in the history. ・In parentheses are tax-included ・When automatic recalculation is on, the calculation history can be recalculated.  Even if you add it by mistake, it will be automatically recalculated by deleting the wrong line. ・Consumption tax calculation is also displayed automatically. <Calculation history function> The calculation remains as a history and can be reconfirmed after the calculation. The calculation history can be shared externally, and can be sent to e-mail, Twitter, etc. Features) ・Fashionable function:You can choose the overall design, button shape and font. ・Calculation history function:The calculation remains as a calculation history. ・Calculation history sharing function:The calculation history can be sent to an external compatible app. ・Compatible with iPad ・Language support:It is displayed in the supported languages according to the set languages of Japanese, English, and iOS. *Advertisement will be displayed. *Advertisement non-display PuchCalc Pro is also available, please use it.

About

Gratuity Lab

Features
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Know what you’re tipping on. Gratuity Lab brings receipt scanning, amount verification and bill splitting into one clear workflow. SCAN, THEN CHECK • Scan with the camera or choose receipt photos. • Recognize text on your device. • Compare detected amounts with the original receipt and zoom in on the evidence. • Review uncertain values and detected charges before using the numbers. • Try a sample receipt without camera or photo access. SPLIT WITH CONFIDENCE • Choose pre-tax or after-tax tipping. • Use custom percentages or your own quick-tip presets. • Divide a bill among up to 100 people. • See how any remaining cents are allocated when equal shares do not add up exactly. • Keep exact amounts or round the total or each person’s share. KEEP THE DETAILS • Save bills and receipt images in local history. • Search by merchant, add notes and reopen a calculation. • Share a calculation summary. READY FOR YOUR ROUTINE Choose currencies and regional number formats. Use light or dark appearance on iPhone and iPad. Choose from 50 interface language and regional editions. No account is required. Calculations, receipt recognition and saved history work on your device. Recognition results should always be checked against the receipt. Detected service charges and included gratuities are shown for review and are not automatically added to your tip calculation. The app includes banner advertising, with consent and privacy options where required. SAVE YOUR WAY Choose app history, Photos, both, or not now. Remember your choice for next time and change it in Settings. Receipt recognition language support varies by device and iOS version; unsupported languages can be entered manually. Currency selection formats amounts; it does not convert exchange rates.

Screenshots

PuchCalc4 screens
Gratuity Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gratuity Lab at every 5 days against PuchCalc's monthly. PuchCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PuchCalc ships an update monthly, Gratuity Lab every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PuchCalc versus Gratuity Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuchCalcGratuity Lab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJutaro KimuraWenbin lei

In-app purchases

None

PuchCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Gratuity Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PuchCalc free?
PuchCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gratuity Lab free?
Gratuity Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PuchCalc or Gratuity Lab have ads?
Both PuchCalc and Gratuity Lab show ads.
Which is updated more often, PuchCalc or Gratuity Lab?
PuchCalc ships an update monthly, and Gratuity Lab every 5 days. Most recently, PuchCalc was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gratuity Lab on October 25, 2026.

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