Kitchen timer only numbers vs Retro Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kitchen timer only numbers
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How to use - Swipe to "Set Time". - Tap to "Start/Stop". - Press and hold for "Reset". Specifications Setting time: Max 99min 99sec Min 1sec Sound: Buzzer sound
Retro Calc
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A beautifully simple calculator with a nostalgic retro design. Featuring a classic seven-segment display and warm, vintage colors, Retro Calc makes everyday math feel pleasant and effortless. No clutter, no distractions — just the essentials, crafted with care. Highlights - Focused on the four basic operations (+ − × ÷) - A seven-segment display drawn like the real thing, with tapered, softly rounded strokes - Up to 12 digits, with comma grouping that keeps large numbers readable at a glance - Sculpted keys that feel good to press, with haptic feedback on every tap - Large, easy-to-read key labels - Safe error handling for division by zero and overflow - VoiceOver support Your privacy, respected - No internet connection, ever - No data collection of any kind - No ads - No account required Simple by design. A calculator you'll reach for every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Retro Calc at Free against Kitchen timer only numbers's $0.99. Kitchen timer only numbers's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Retro Calc is free to download; Kitchen timer only numbers costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kitchen timer only numbers ships an update every 4 days, Retro Calc monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kitchen timer only numbers | Retro Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eventcast inc. | Shuji Okuno |
In-app purchases
Kitchen timer only numbers
No in-app purchases
Retro Calc
No in-app purchases
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