Comparison

OmniCounter vs CalcBoard

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

Head to head
About

OmniCounter

This app is a comprehensive calculator with support for basic, scientific, and advanced mathematical functions. It features a customizable keyboard, multiple input bases, and expression beautification. Enjoy a powerful, ad-free calculation experience.

Highlights
  • Supports over a dozen computing categories
  • Customizable keyboard with auto-completion
  • Multiple input bases (binary, octal, decimal, hex)
  • Beautified input expressions
  • Optional historical features
  • Copy inputs and outputs
Features
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It's a Fully Functional Calculator that supports basic, scientific, trigonometry, algebra, calculus, combinatorics, datetime, economics, geometry, matrix, vector, number theory, statistics, and so on. · This App is permanently ad-free. · This App uses a powerful computing engine to support up to a dozen categories of computing, including basic, scientific, trigonometry, algebra, calculus, combinatorics, datetime, economics, geometry, matrix, vector, number theory, statistics, and more. · This app provides a customized keyboard that supports automatic completion and parameter prompts. In addition, the app also supports the system to include input from other third-party keyboards. · This app supports binary, octal, decimal, binary, and hex inputs and outputs. · This app beautifies the input expressions in different colors and spaces. · This app offers optional historical features (on by default). · This app supports the copying of inputs and outputs. · This app provides a number of configurable parameters. · This app was ingeniously built all by myself.

About

CalcBoard

Perform multiple calculations simultaneously on one screen, compare prices side-by-side, and access various modes like scientific and programmer. This ad-free utility offers precise results and stores your data locally.

Highlights
  • Multiple independent calculator panels
  • Side-by-side price comparison
  • Scientific, programmer, and unit converter modes
  • Visible expression history
  • Shared value tray for chaining calculations
  • Named variables for complex formulas
  • Ad-free and no tracking
Features
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CalcBoard is a calculator with no ads, no subscriptions, and no tracking. Compare prices side by side, run multiple calculations at once, and get precise results — without a single pop-up interrupting your math. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. EVER. CalcBoard will never interrupt your calculations with pop-ups, banners, or full-screen ads. Premium features are available through a single one-time purchase — no monthly charges, no recurring fees. COMPARE PRICES SIDE BY SIDE Shopping for the best deal? Open two calculators on the same screen and compare unit prices, discounts, or totals without switching back and forth. CalcBoard is the fastest way to figure out which option actually saves you money. MULTIPLE CALCULATORS, ONE SCREEN Run up to eight independent calculator panels simultaneously. Compare prices, check homework, run different scenarios, or calculate tips for a split bill — all without losing your place. SEE YOUR WORK Every expression stays visible as you type — no more guessing what you entered. Every calculation is saved automatically; bookmark and label the important ones, and with Premium search your full history and export it to CSV. FOUR POWERFUL MODES • Basic — Clean, fast arithmetic for everyday math • Scientific — Trig, logs, exponents, and advanced functions • Programmer — Hex, binary, octal, and decimal shown at the same time, with bitwise operations • Unit Converter — 79 units across 10 categories: length, mass, temperature, area, speed, time, data, volume, energy, pressure SHARED VALUE TRAY Push any result to the shared value tray and pull it into another panel. Chain calculations across panels without retyping numbers. NAMED VARIABLES Type tax=0.0825 once, then use price*tax in any panel. Your variables persist between sessions and work in every calculator mode. INSTANT ACCESS FROM CONTROL CENTER (iOS) Add CalcBoard to your iPhone's Control Center and launch it in a single tap from any screen — no hunting through your home screen. Open Settings → Control Center to add the CalcBoard control. PRECISE RESULTS CalcBoard uses arbitrary-precision decimal arithmetic. No floating-point rounding errors. 0.1 + 0.2 = 0.3, exactly. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No ad SDKs, no analytics trackers, no unnecessary permissions. Your calculations are stored locally and never leave your device. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • VoiceOver and TalkBack labels on every key • Light and dark themes with 8 color options and 6 button styles • Large touch targets and haptic feedback on every button • Full iPad support with Split View and hardware keyboards FREE TO START, PAY ONCE TO UNLOCK Two calculator panels and basic mode are free, forever. One purchase unlocks everything — scientific mode, programmer mode, full unit converter, extra panels, shared value tray, full history with search and export, themes, and more. No subscriptions. No recurring charges.

Screenshots

OmniCounter4 screens
CalcBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: OmniCounter at free against CalcBoard's free with in-app purchases. OmniCounter also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. OmniCounter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and CalcBoard 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OmniCounter against 5.0 for CalcBoard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OmniCounter ships an update every 4 months, CalcBoard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OmniCounter versus CalcBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmniCounterCalcBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer留传 于Colby Clark

In-app purchases

10 purchases

OmniCounter

One-time10
  • Datetime$0.99
  • Calculus$2.99
  • Combinatorics$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Economics$2.99
  • Geometry$2.99
  • Matrix & Vector$2.99
  • SpecialFunction$2.99
  • NumberTheory$2.99
  • Statistics$2.99
  • Trigonometry$2.99
1 purchases

CalcBoard

One-time1
  • CalcBoard Premium$2.99

Questions

Is OmniCounter free?
OmniCounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcBoard free?
CalcBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OmniCounter or CalcBoard?
OmniCounter and CalcBoard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do OmniCounter or CalcBoard have ads?
Neither OmniCounter nor CalcBoard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OmniCounter or CalcBoard?
OmniCounter ships an update every 4 months, and CalcBoard every 3 months. Most recently, OmniCounter was updated on October 24, 2026 and CalcBoard on October 28, 2026.

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