Nelko vs Brain Training Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nelko
This app offers a smart and creative label design experience with powerful editing tools, AI features, and a vast template library. It simplifies label creation for home, office, study, and gift packaging, making printing effortless and precise.
- Refreshed intuitive UI
- All-in-one label creation
- Massive template library
- AI image generation
- AI cutout tool
- Support for various label types
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Unlock your creativity with the Nelko App, the ultimate companion for your Nelko label and photo printers. Designed to bring your ideas to life, this powerful tool connects seamlessly with your hardware to help you design, edit, and print in seconds. Whether you are organizing your workspace, decorating a journal, or printing instant photos, Nelko provides everything you need to create without limits. Key Features: Versatile Printing: Seamlessly connect to all Nelko products to tackle any organizational or creative project. 1,000+ Design Resources: Access a massive, constantly updated library of over 1,000 templates, customizable stickers, and unique icons. AI-Enhanced Tools: Type keywords to generate original AI artwork, or use the smart cutout feature to instantly remove backgrounds for custom shapes. Total Customization: Choose from a wide variety of fonts, layouts, and formatting options to make every label and photo uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Brain Training Calculator
This utility app transforms your calculator into a unique input system. Numbers correspond to letters, offering a novel way to interact with calculations. It's designed for users seeking a different approach to basic arithmetic.
- Alphabetical key input
- Number-to-letter mapping
- Basic calculation functionality
- Unique user interface
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A calculator where the input keys are displayed with letters of the alphabet. 1→A 2→B 3→C 4→D 5→E 6→F 7→G 8→H 9→I
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Nelko at 4.9 against Brain Training Calculator's 4.0. Nelko also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (21K vs 1). Brain Training Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price 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
Both are free to download. Nelko sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Brain Training Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nelko holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nelko has 21K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Nelko ships an update every 8 days, Brain Training Calculator monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nelko | Brain Training Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (21K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | E-z Ink Technology Co., Ltd | Hideaki Uchikoshi |
Bugs and requests
Nelko
Reported bugs
3 issues- Printing misalignment after update
- Connectivity issues with newer devices
- Font size becoming too large after update
Requested features
4 requests- Barcode scanning capability
- More font and design options
- Ability to delete saved templates
- Indicator for remaining label count
Brain Training Calculator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nelko
- Monthly - Limited Time Deal3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Quarterly - Limited Time Deal$9.993 Months
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- Quarterly Subscription$15.993 Months
- Annual - Limited Time Deal$24.991 Year
- Annual Subscription$45.991 Year
- 100 points, valid for 1 month$3.99
- 300 points, valid for 2 months$8.99
Brain Training Calculator
No in-app purchases
