Comparison

Stepped Reckoner vs Calculation

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

Head to head

Basic calculator

Simple calculator app

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

Stepped Reckoner

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Stepped Reckoner is an extremely responsive calculator. Key Features ・ Incredibly fast and responsive calculation ・ Easy and intuitive interface ・ Operating range between -999,999,999,999 and +999,999,999,999 ・ Precision of six decimal digits ・ Designed for iPhone and iPad ・ Free and no ads

About

Calculation

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A simple and free calculator app that anyone can use easily. Fast and accurate calculations with automatically saved calculation history. Perfect for daily use, study, and work with a clean and simple design.

Screenshots

Stepped Reckoner3 screens

Calculation2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stepped Reckoner at none against Calculation's shown. Stepped Reckoner also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Stepped Reckoner ships an update monthly, Calculation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Stepped Reckoner versus Calculation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Stepped Reckoner	Calculation
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	7 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Giuseppe Garassino	SooRyong Hyun

In-app purchases

None

Stepped Reckoner

No in-app purchases

None

Calculation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stepped Reckoner free?

Stepped Reckoner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Calculation free?

Calculation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Stepped Reckoner or Calculation have ads?

Calculation shows ads; Stepped Reckoner does not.

Which is updated more often, Stepped Reckoner or Calculation?

Stepped Reckoner ships an update monthly, and Calculation every 2 months. Most recently, Stepped Reckoner was updated on October 4, 2026 and Calculation on September 30, 2026.