Comparison

PCalc vs MonkeyBeans

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
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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

MonkeyBeans

Features
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MonkeyBeans lets you publish blog posts and links to your git-based static site directly from your iPhone. No laptop, no browser, no context switching -- just write and ship. Built for developers and writers who run Eleventy, Jekyll, Hugo, or similar static site generators on GitLab. MonkeyBeans commits your content directly to your repository using your own credentials. Your words go straight to your repo -- nothing passes through a third-party server. Write and publish posts Full Markdown support with title, tags, and draft mode. Publish with a single tap or save locally and come back later. Capture links on the go Share any URL from Safari or another app directly to MonkeyBeans. Automatically fetches the page title, strips tracking parameters, and unwinds shortened URLs before saving. Attach images Pick photos from your library. MonkeyBeans resizes them and commits the image alongside your post in a single atomic operation. Drafts that follow you Save drafts on your device with automatic iCloud sync across all your devices. Your data, your repository MonkeyBeans stores your credentials securely in the iOS Keychain and communicates only with your GitLab instance. No accounts, no subscriptions, no middleman.

Screenshots

PCalc4 screens
MonkeyBeans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MonkeyBeans at Free against PCalc's $9.99. MonkeyBeans 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 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MonkeyBeans is free to download; PCalc costs $9.99 up front. PCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MonkeyBeans asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PCalc versus MonkeyBeans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCalcMonkeyBeans
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (770 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings770 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTLA Systems Ltd.Bill Hansley LLC

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
None

MonkeyBeans

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PCalc free?
PCalc costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MonkeyBeans free?
MonkeyBeans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PCalc or MonkeyBeans have ads?
Neither PCalc nor MonkeyBeans shows ads.

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