Comparison

Abaculator vs Soroban

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

Head to head
About

Abaculator

Features
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Abaculator can be used as a calculator or an abacus. You can do addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with abaculator. Simple tutorials are available for you to learn abacus. And you can switch between 3 languages. The bead movement speed can also be adjusted.

About

Soroban

Experience the traditional art of calculation with a realistic Japanese abacus. This app offers authentic sounds and visual guides for brain training and educational use. Enjoy the satisfying rhythm of beads and rediscover analog calculation.

Highlights
  • Realistic wood textures and hexagon beads
  • Authentic bead clicking and reset sounds
  • Visual unit rod markings
  • Distraction-free calculation environment
  • ASMR-like bead click sounds
Features
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An Authentic Pocket Abacus. Experience the traditional art of calculation with "Soroban," a beautifully designed Japanese abacus app. We focused on creating the most realistic look and feel, bringing the warmth of wood and the satisfying rhythm of beads to your fingertips. Whether you are a master of mental math or a beginner looking to train your brain, this app provides the perfect environment. 【Key Features】 Realistic Experience: Designed with high-quality wood textures and hexagon beads that look and feel real. Authentic Sounds: Enjoy the crisp clicking sound of the beads and the unique, satisfying sound of the "Gohasan" (Reset) button. Visual Guides: The unit rod is marked with a distinct red dot for easy calculation. Simple & Focused: No distractions. Just you and the abacus. 【Perfect For】 Improving mental math skills. Daily brain training and mental exercises. Educational use for everyone. Relaxing with the rhythmic sound of ASMR-like bead clicks. Anyone who appreciates traditional Japanese culture. Rediscover the joy of analog calculation in a digital world. Download "Soroban" today and keep a piece of tradition in your pocket.

Screenshots

Abaculator4 screens
Soroban3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Abaculator at none against Soroban's shown. Soroban's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 35 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abaculator ships an update every 35 months, Soroban every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Abaculator versus Soroban: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbaculatorSoroban
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChi-Cheng Liaohirokazu murabe

In-app purchases

None

Abaculator

No in-app purchases

None

Soroban

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abaculator free?
Abaculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soroban free?
Soroban is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Abaculator or Soroban have ads?
Soroban shows ads; Abaculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Abaculator or Soroban?
Abaculator ships an update every 35 months, and Soroban every 3 days. Most recently, Abaculator was updated on September 9, 2026 and Soroban on September 10, 2026.

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