Comparison

PCalc vs PowerTools

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

PowerTools

This utility app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for daily and professional tasks. It includes calculators, text editors, QR code functions, audio tools, and more, all within a user-friendly interface to enhance efficiency.

Highlights
  • Calculation & Conversion Tools
  • Text Editing & Analysis
  • QR Code Generation & Scanning
  • Audio Recording & Text-to-Speech
  • Password & Random Number Generation
  • Pomodoro Timer & White Noise
Features
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Powertools – All-in-One Utility App! Powertools brings together a variety of essential tools for daily and professional use in a single app. Perform calculations, edit text, generate QR codes, record audio, and explore many more features. With its user-friendly interface and fast performance, Powertools helps you save time and boost efficiency. Key Features: Calculation & Conversion Tools: Percentage calculator, VAT calculator, tip calculator, power, temperature, volume, and weight converters. Text Tools: Text case converter, text cleaner, text comparator, text repeater, word counter, text sorter. QR & URL Tools: QR code generator and scanner, URL shortener and expander, URL encoder. Audio & Time Management Tools: Voice recorder, text-to-speech converter, white noise generator, pomodoro timer, tone generator. Extra Handy Tools: Password generator, random number generator, shipping size calculator, world clock, swipe photo tool. With Powertools, all the tools you need are in one app! Download now and simplify your daily tasks. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PCalc4 screens
PowerTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PowerTools at Free against PCalc's $9.99. PowerTools also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). PCalc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (770 vs 4). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

PowerTools is free to download; PCalc costs $9.99 up front. PCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PowerTools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PowerTools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PCalc has 770 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PCalc's written reviews are positive against 100% of PowerTools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, PowerTools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
PCalc versus PowerTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCalcPowerTools
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (770 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings770 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#69 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTLA Systems Ltd.Senol Cagir

Customer experience

PCalc

All ratings770 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews483 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative11.0%

PowerTools

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
2 purchases

PowerTools

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is PCalc free?
PCalc costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PowerTools free?
PowerTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PCalc or PowerTools?
PowerTools is rated higher. PCalc averages 4.7 out of 5 from 770 ratings, while PowerTools averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do PCalc or PowerTools have ads?
PowerTools shows ads; PCalc does not.
Which is updated more often, PCalc or PowerTools?
PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, and PowerTools every 2 weeks. Most recently, PCalc was updated on September 24, 2026 and PowerTools on August 31, 2026.

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