Comparison

PiSquared vs Sum List

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

Head to head
About

PiSquared

Features
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PiSquared is an RPN-only calculator for the Apple Watch. It supports a wide variety of mathematical and scientific functions as well as binary operations for programmers. Integer, floating point (real) and complex numbers are equally supported. These functions are available: - calculation of the number of combinations or permutations for integer numbers - factorials for integer numbers or Gamma function for positive non-integer numbers - trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential and hyperbolic functions for floating point and complex numbers - date and time conversions - logical operations for binary, octal or hexadecimal numbers - cartesian to polar coordinate conversions and vice versa (floating point numbers) - degrees to radians and vice versa conversions (floating point numbers) - absolute, integer and fractional value of a number (floating point and partially complex numbers) - rounding of a real number (standard rounding and rounding up or down) - random number generator and some more. The calculator has a stack depth of ten and features ten additional storage registers. All storage registers and the stack can be inspected. The stack itself can be manipulated by moving it up or down or by swapping its two topmost elements.

About

Sum List

Features
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Create lists with quantities, calculate the sum: - Simple table for budget or any similar calculation. - User can choose a currency, measurement or custom unit - Marking of completed items is possible. Folder structure for easy organizing - On device folders are used for storing lists. - Lists can be created in a folder or without a folder. - Lists can be duplicated, moved or deleted. - Deleted lists can be recovered from Recently Deleted folder. - iCloud folders enabled in-app-purchases. - iCloud folders are private, and can be accessed by only the user. They can be accessed by only the devices using the same Apple ID. List structure - Contains rows - Each row is formed of a title and and a multiplication of two quantities. - Rows can be marked as complete. List has a title and notes section. - Title can be edited. - Notes about the list can be entered. Notes can be shown or hidden. - Decimal places shown is 2 by default, but can be adjusted. - Calculations can be hid, only title and a value can be shown at each row for simplicity. - At the bottom, the sum of all list items is shown. - The sum can be copied to clipboard. - The list can be exported as a CSV file in the share menu.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PiSquared at none against Sum List's 1. PiSquared also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Sum List's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

PiSquared costs $1.99 and Sum List $1.99 up front. Sum List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PiSquared asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiSquared ships an update every 23 months, Sum List every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
PiSquared versus Sum List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiSquaredSum List
Price$1.99$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHartwig WiesmannErdem Met

In-app purchases

None

PiSquared

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sum List

One-time1
  • iCloud Extension$1.99

Questions

Is PiSquared free?
PiSquared costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sum List free?
Sum List costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do PiSquared or Sum List have ads?
Neither PiSquared nor Sum List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PiSquared or Sum List?
PiSquared ships an update every 23 months, and Sum List every 3 months. Most recently, PiSquared was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sum List on October 14, 2026.

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