Comparison

PCalc vs Kip

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

Kip

Features
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Take control of your finances with Kip - the smart expense tracker that makes budgeting simple and beautiful. Managing money doesn't have to be complicated. With Kip, track every dollar, scan receipts in seconds, and understand your spending habits through stunning visual insights - all in one beautifully designed app. Why Choose Kip? • Smart Receipt Scanning - Just snap a photo and let AI do the work. Our advanced technology instantly extracts amounts, dates, and merchants from your receipts • Effortless Expense Tracking - Add transactions in seconds with smart categories and recurring payment support • Beautiful Analytics - See where your money goes with interactive charts and monthly insights • Multi-Currency Support - Perfect for travelers and international users (USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, CHF) • Works Everywhere - Sync across all your devices with secure cloud backup Features You'll Love - AI-powered receipt scanning with auto-fill - Customizable categories with emojis - Monthly spending summaries and trends - Recurring transaction management - Offline mode with automatic sync - Available in 4 languages (English, Spanish, French, German) - Secure login with Google or email - Export your data anytime Perfect For: • Freelancers tracking business expenses • Students managing tight budgets • Families organizing household spending • Travelers monitoring multi-currency expenses • Anyone wanting better financial awareness Start Your Financial Journey Today Join thousands who've simplified their money management with Kip. No complicated features, no steep learning curves - just smart, simple expense tracking that works. Download now and take the first step toward financial clarity! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PCalc4 screens
Kip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kip at Free against PCalc's $9.99. Kip also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). PCalc's advantage is chart position (#56 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Kip is free to download; PCalc costs $9.99 up front. PCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Kip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, Kip every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PCalc versus Kip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCalcKip
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (779 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings779 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTLA Systems Ltd.DAVID NIKOLIC

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

Kip

Subscriptions2
  • Kip - Pro$4.991 Month
  • Kip - Pro$44.991 Year

Questions

Is PCalc free?
PCalc costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Kip free?
Kip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PCalc or Kip have ads?
Neither PCalc nor Kip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PCalc or Kip?
PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kip every 3 days. Most recently, PCalc was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kip on October 30, 2026.

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