# PCalc vs iCardNote

The clearest difference is price: iCardNote at Free against PCalc's $9.99. iCardNote also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). PCalc's advantage is chart position (#94 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

iCardNote is free to download; PCalc costs $9.99 up front. PCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and iCardNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, iCardNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PCalc | iCardNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcalc/id284666222/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **770** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TLA Systems Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284666225) | [遂 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524485294) |

## What reviewers say

### PCalc

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

**Currently charting:** #94 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 |


### iCardNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icardnote/id6757283997)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PCalc free?

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

### Is iCardNote free?

iCardNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PCalc or iCardNote have ads?

Neither PCalc nor iCardNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PCalc or iCardNote?

PCalc ships an update every 6 weeks, and iCardNote fortnightly. Most recently, PCalc was updated on October 15, 2026 and iCardNote on September 21, 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.*