# PCalc Lite vs Calculator!

The clearest difference is price: PCalc Lite at Free against Calculator!'s $0.99. Calculator!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 214). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

PCalc Lite is free to download; Calculator! costs $0.99 up front. PCalc Lite sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Calculator! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calculator! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator! has 4.3K ratings behind it against 214, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

PCalc Lite ships an update every 2 months, Calculator! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PCalc Lite | Calculator! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcalc-lite/id300311831/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id432627778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 214 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 76 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TLA Systems Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284666225) | [7th Gear](https://appshunter.io/developer/321178305) |

## 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

**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


### Calculator!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id432627778)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a versatile calculator experience with both standard and scientific modes. Customize its appearance, use it in any orientation, and access additional tools like a notes tab and calculation history. It's designed for students and professionals needing accurate calculations.

**Highlights:** Standard and scientific calculator modes, Customizable look (iPad only), Portrait and landscape orientation, Notes and drawing tab, Calculation history, AirPrint and email support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Reasonably priced
- 📝 Useful note-taking features
- 📊 Keeps a calculation history
- 🎨 Customizable appearance
- 🔍 Helpful log and tracking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing input box behavior
- 🔍 Lack of graphing features
- 🔍 Missing some scientific calculator buttons
- 🔍 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Issues with split-screen and resizing

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't work as expected
- Calculation history not available in portrait mode
- Resizing issues on iPad Pro
- Slow startup times on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add unit conversion tools
- Improve calculation expression logic
- Allow notes to be viewed in portrait mode
- Implement a scratch paper area on the right side
- Add ability to sync data across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PCalc Lite free?

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

### Is Calculator! free?

Calculator! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PCalc Lite or Calculator!?

Calculator! is rated higher. PCalc Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Calculator! averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do PCalc Lite or Calculator! have ads?

Neither PCalc Lite nor Calculator! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PCalc Lite or Calculator!?

PCalc Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator! every 3 months. Most recently, PCalc Lite was updated on October 13, 2026 and Calculator! on October 14, 2026.

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