# PCalc vs PowerTools

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PCalc | PowerTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcalc/id284666222/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powertools-toolbox-pro/id6740825077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **770** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TLA Systems Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284666225) | [Senol Cagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240140029) |

## 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 |


### PowerTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powertools-toolbox-pro/id6740825077)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |


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