# PCalc vs Calculator +ㅤ

The clearest difference is price: Calculator +ㅤ at Free against PCalc's $9.99. Calculator +ㅤ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 770). PCalc's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 46%) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Calculator +ㅤ is free to download; PCalc costs $9.99 up front. PCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Calculator +ㅤ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Calculator +ㅤ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator +ㅤ has 4.5K ratings behind it against 770, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PCalc's written reviews are positive against 46% of Calculator +ㅤ's.

PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, Calculator +ㅤ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PCalc | Calculator +ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcalc/id284666222/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus/id1597933199/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 770 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 45.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TLA Systems Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284666225) | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) |

## What reviewers say

### PCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcalc/id284666222)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Calculator +ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus/id1597933199)

This app simplifies math with basic, scientific, and fraction calculations. It also features a unique snap-and-scribble function to solve problems from photos. Customize your experience with themes and access a calculation history.

**Highlights:** Snap and Scribble Calculator, Basic Calculator, Scientific Calculator, Fraction Calculator, Currency Converter, Calculation History, Customizable Themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate calculations
- 🎨 Excellent visuals
- 💡 Helpful for academic work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔍 Decimal entry quirks
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate square root calculations
- Compatibility issues on iPad
- Decimal point not recognized

**Requested features**

- Negative number support
- Improved fraction calculator
- Scientific calculator layout
- Option to disable history feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PCalc free?

PCalc costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Calculator +ㅤ free?

Calculator +ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PCalc or Calculator +ㅤ?

PCalc is rated higher. PCalc averages 4.7 out of 5 from 770 ratings, while Calculator +ㅤ averages 4.6 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do PCalc or Calculator +ㅤ have ads?

Calculator +ㅤ shows ads; PCalc does not.

### Which is updated more often, PCalc or Calculator +ㅤ?

PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, and Calculator +ㅤ fortnightly. Most recently, PCalc was updated on September 24, 2026 and Calculator +ㅤ on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*