# PCalc Lite vs SimpleCaclulator

The clearest difference is rating: PCalc Lite at 4.4 against SimpleCaclulator's 3.8. PCalc Lite also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 9) and review sentiment (82% vs 67%). SimpleCaclulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PCalc Lite sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. SimpleCaclulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

PCalc Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PCalc Lite has 214 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of PCalc Lite's written reviews are positive against 67% of SimpleCaclulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PCalc Lite | SimpleCaclulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcalc-lite/id300311831/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecaclulator/id1590751914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TLA Systems Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284666225) | [Yaniv Belo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547982194) |

## What reviewers say

### PCalc Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcalc-lite/id300311831)

This free scientific calculator offers essential features like RPN mode, unit conversions, and multiple undo/redo. It provides a taste of a more powerful version, with optional in-app purchases for expanded functionality.

**Highlights:** Optional RPN mode, Multiple undo and redo, Unit conversions and constants, Two stylish themes, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power User Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Line Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Conversion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Programmer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Engineer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable themes and settings
- 🚀 Efficient performance
- 👍 Useful conversion tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lags and crashes
- 🔒 Lack of dark mode support
- 🔒 Inconsistent icon appearance after upgrades
- 🔒 Limitations in RPN mode on Apple Watch
- 🔒 Lack of financial calculator functions

**Reported bugs**

- Calculations sometimes produce unexpected results
- Upside-down text censorship feature is problematic
- Purchased features not always accessible on Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Add option to display thousands separators
- Implement a history function to review past calculations
- Provide more customization options for the widget
- Add support for sexagesimal angle input and conversion


### SimpleCaclulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecaclulator/id1590751914)

A free scientific calculator designed for iPad, offering both basic and scientific modes. It provides detailed explanations for each mathematical function to enhance user understanding of operations.

**Highlights:** Free scientific calculator, Basic and scientific modes, Detailed math function info, iPad optimized

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PCalc Lite free?

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

### Is SimpleCaclulator free?

SimpleCaclulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PCalc Lite or SimpleCaclulator?

PCalc Lite is rated higher. PCalc Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while SimpleCaclulator averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do PCalc Lite or SimpleCaclulator have ads?

Neither PCalc Lite nor SimpleCaclulator shows ads.

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