PCalc vs TechniCalc Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PCalc
A powerful calculator designed for professionals and students, offering advanced features like RPN mode, multi-line display, and extensive unit conversions. It supports various number systems and includes an Apple Watch app for on-the-go calculations.
- Optional RPN mode
- Multi-line display
- Extensive unit conversions
- Paper tape
- Multiple undo/redo
- Hexadecimal, octal, binary support
- Apple Watch app
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PCalc is the powerful choice for scientists, engineers, students, programmers, or indeed anybody looking for a feature rich calculator. It includes an optional RPN mode and multi-line display, a choice of button layouts, an extensive set of unit conversions and constants, a paper tape, multiple undo and redo, engineering and scientific notation, as well as support for hexadecimal, octal, and binary calculations. Includes an Apple Watch app, so you can calculate on your wrist!
TechniCalc Calculator
This app offers a modern, intuitive interface for complex calculations, supporting scientific, engineering, and advanced mathematical functions. It allows natural equation entry, provides a formula book, and includes unit and currency converters. Available across Apple devices, it caters to students and professionals needing a powerful calculation tool.
- Natural equation entry
- Advanced math engine
- Formula book and equations
- Unit and currency converter
- Statistics mode
- Equation solvers
- Supports multiple Apple devices
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TechniCalc is every bit functional as it is beautiful. The modern interface that makes a clean break from traditional pocket calculators. Equations are entered in a natural way, adhering to every detail of hand-written maths. The advanced maths engine also makes this the only calculator you'll ever need. ◉ FEATURES ▸ Runs on iPhone, iPad, and macOS - with an Apple Watch companion ▸ Dark mode ▸ Supports split screen and wireless keyboards ▸ Shows the full equation as you type ▸ Basic calculations (+, -, ×, ÷, %) ▸ Brackets ▸ Square and cubic roots ▸ Exponents and logarithms ▸ Trigonometry (sin, cos, tan) ▸ Degrees, radians, and gradians ▸ Constants (pi, e, and over 100 other physical constants) ▸ Formula book and equations ▸ Calculation history ▸ Unit converter ▸ Currency converter ▸ Statistics mode ◉ ADVANCED MATHS ▸ Almost unlimited number sizes - over 1,000,000 factorial ▸ Square roots and logarithms with any base ▸ Factorial, nPr, nCr, and gamma ▸ Hyperbolic trigonometry (sinh, cosh, tanh) ▸ Vectors and matrices ▸ Imaginary and complex numbers ▸ Series sums and products ▸ Numerical integration and differentiation ▸ Binary, octal, and hexadecimal ▸ Programmer mode ◉ EQUATION SOLVERS ▸ Quadratic ▸ Cubic ▸ Systems of 2 and 3 linear equations ▸ Root finder
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: PCalc at 770 against TechniCalc Calculator's 81. PCalc also leads on chart position (#124 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TechniCalc Calculator's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $9.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
PCalc costs $9.99 and TechniCalc Calculator $7.99 up front. PCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TechniCalc Calculator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PCalc against 4.7 for TechniCalc Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PCalc has 770 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 84% positive.
PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, TechniCalc Calculator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PCalc | TechniCalc Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $7.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (770 ratings) | 4.7 (81 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 770 — better | 81 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #124 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TLA Systems Ltd. | Jacob Parker |
Customer experience
PCalc
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In-app purchases
PCalc
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Enormous Tip$9.99
TechniCalc Calculator
- Every Little Helps$0.99
- Coffee-Sized Tip$2.99
- Lunch-Sized Tip$4.99
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- Pizza-Sized Tip$9.99
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