Comparison

Simple Calculator vs Fast Metronome

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

Head to head
About

Simple Calculator

This utility app offers a straightforward calculator experience with a familiar interface. It includes features like calculation history, formula display, and clipboard support for easy copying and pasting. It also handles percentage calculations and decimal separators.

Highlights
  • Familiar operation system
  • Calculation history
  • Calculation formula display
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Percentage calculations
  • Supports period or comma decimal separators
Features
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iCalc is a simple and easy-to-use calculator that uses a familiar operation system. It can be calculated by the same operation as real calculators. (Compliant with calculator of company C) It also has functions unique to the calculator app, such as displaying calculation history and calculation formulas. There is ⓘ button to display the information page that describes instructions. Thank you for using iCalc. (Instructions) The operation for Arithmetic Calculations, Root Calculations, Constant Calculation and Independent Memory Calculation are the same as real general calculators. (Compliant with calculator of company C) The original operations and functions are as follows. - After calculation with the [=] key, the result is displayed on the main display and a white frame is added. - If you tap an operator key instead of [=] key to calculate, the operator turns white, indicating that you are preparing for the next calculation. - The calculation formula is displayed below the main display. - Flipping the main display while inputting, the minimum digit of the displayed input value will be erased one by one. - Flipping the MR display for independent memory to erase the value in independent memory. - Call the calculation history with [< Prev] key. Repeat tapping to call older history. If you called a calculation history that was too old, you can use [Next >] key to return to newer history. - Tapping [C] key to erase the entered value. And [C] key changes to [AC] key. - Tapping [MR] key to enter the value of the independent memory. And [MR] key changes to [MC] key. - [Copy] and [Paste] keys for clipboard. - Percent Calculations What is 25% of 100? [1] [00] [×] [2] [5] [%] → 50 25% of what number is 100? [1] [00] [÷] [2] [5] [%] → 400 What is 100 increased by 25%?   [1] [00] [+] [2] [5] [%] → 125 What is 100 decreased by 25%?   [1] [00] [−] [2] [5] [%] → 75 - Can be used in environments where either a period or a comma is used as the decimal separator. (Others) - The calculation range is −999,999,999,999 ~ 999,999,999,999. - The maximum number of digits is 12. - The developer assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app.

About

Fast Metronome

This practice tool generates a consistent pulse to assist musicians in maintaining accurate rhythms. It allows users to set beats per minute (BPM) for precise timing during practice sessions.

Highlights
  • Steady pulse generation
  • Adjustable beats per minute (BPM)
  • Rhythm accuracy aid
  • Simple practice tool
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This app was made by Hopebest Inc Limited. A metronome is a practice tool that produces a steady pulse (or beat) to help musicians play rhythms accurately. The pulses are measured in beats-per-minute (BPM). Try this simple metronome tool today.

Screenshots

Simple Calculator4 screens
Fast Metronome2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fast Metronome at daily against Simple Calculator's monthly. Fast Metronome also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 22%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Simple Calculator ships an update monthly, Fast Metronome daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Calculator versus Fast Metronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple CalculatorFast Metronome
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao IchimuraHopebest Inc Limited

Customer experience

Simple Calculator

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

Fast Metronome

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Fast Metronome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Calculator free?
Simple Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fast Metronome free?
Fast Metronome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Calculator or Fast Metronome have ads?
Both Simple Calculator and Fast Metronome show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Calculator or Fast Metronome?
Simple Calculator ships an update monthly, and Fast Metronome daily. Most recently, Simple Calculator was updated on November 7, 2026 and Fast Metronome on November 4, 2026.

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