PCalc vs TDS QuickRequest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Optional RPN mode
- Multi-line display
- Extensive unit conversions
- Paper tape
- Multiple undo/redo
- Hexadecimal, octal, binary support
- Apple Watch app
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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!
TDS QuickRequest
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TDS QuickRequest makes it easy for Brushy Creek residents to manage their Texas Disposal Systems services in one convenient place. With just a few taps, you can schedule bulky item pickup, request a cart replacement or report missed service. The app connects directly with the Texas Disposal Systems team so your requests are handled quickly and efficiently, giving you simple, localized support from your trusted waste and recycling partner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TDS QuickRequest at Free against PCalc's $9.99. TDS QuickRequest also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). PCalc's advantage is device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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
TDS QuickRequest is free to download; PCalc costs $9.99 up front. PCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TDS QuickRequest asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PCalc | TDS QuickRequest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (770 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 770 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TLA Systems Ltd. | Okapi Environmental Services, L.L.C. |
In-app purchases
PCalc
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Enormous Tip$9.99
TDS QuickRequest
No in-app purchases
