Comparison

PCalc vs TechniCalc Calculator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Optional RPN mode
  • Multi-line display
  • Extensive unit conversions
  • Paper tape
  • Multiple undo/redo
  • Hexadecimal, octal, binary support
  • Apple Watch app
Features
Currently charting
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Natural equation entry
  • Advanced math engine
  • Formula book and equations
  • Unit and currency converter
  • Statistics mode
  • Equation solvers
  • Supports multiple Apple devices
Features
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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

Screenshots

PCalc4 screens
TechniCalc Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PCalc at 779 against TechniCalc Calculator's 84. PCalc also leads on 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 779 ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of PCalc's written reviews are positive against 85% of TechniCalc Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, TechniCalc Calculator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PCalc versus TechniCalc Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCalcTechniCalc Calculator
Price$9.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.7 (779 ratings)4.7 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.4% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings779 — better84
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#90 — better#192
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTLA Systems Ltd.Jacob Parker

Customer experience

PCalc

All ratings777 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews489 reviews
Positive83.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.0%

TechniCalc Calculator

All ratings84 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral12.8%
Negative2.6%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PCalc

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Enormous Tip$9.99
4 purchases

TechniCalc Calculator

One-time4
  • Every Little Helps$0.99
  • Coffee-Sized Tip$2.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Pizza-Sized Tip$9.99

Questions

Is PCalc free?
PCalc costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TechniCalc Calculator free?
TechniCalc Calculator costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PCalc or TechniCalc Calculator?
TechniCalc Calculator is rated higher. PCalc averages 4.7 out of 5 from 779 ratings, while TechniCalc Calculator averages 4.7 from 84 ratings.
Do PCalc or TechniCalc Calculator have ads?
Neither PCalc nor TechniCalc Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PCalc or TechniCalc Calculator?
PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, and TechniCalc Calculator monthly. Most recently, PCalc was updated on October 31, 2026 and TechniCalc Calculator on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, PCalc or TechniCalc Calculator?
PCalc currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and TechniCalc Calculator at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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