Comparison

Calculator SC vs iSwissTool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calculator SC

This app provides a multi-functional calculator with a familiar interface. It includes scientific, unit conversion, and logic calculation modes, along with extensive mathematical functions and constants. Calculations can be shared across modes, and it supports copy-paste functionality.

Highlights
  • Scientific calculator mode
  • Unit converter and calculator
  • Logic calculator (n-base conversion)
  • Algebraic logic and calculation priority
  • Variables and memories
  • Complex number calculations
  • Unit and currency converter
Features
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The SC-323PU is a multi functional calculator. It is designed in a way, that it simulates the visual and operational aspects of a true pocket calculator, such that the user will be immediately familiar with its interface. A complete operation manual is included within the App. The SC-323PU offers the following calculator modes for different tasks: - SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR - UNIT CONVERTER and UNIT CALCULATOR - LOGIC CALCULATOR (n-base conversion) • Full operating instructions are included in the App (visible when device is in landscape orientation). • All modes share the same memory contents, and calculation value, so that the different calculator modes can be used in one calculation task. • Pasteboard support (copy and paste) • Algebraic logic for calculation entry. • Priority of calculations according to a given mathematical formula. • 30 levels of parentheses or pending operations. • Variables and memories to store values and use in calculations. • Floating decimal point calculations with 20 digits mantissa and 2 digits exponent. • Calculations: Four arithmetic calculations, constant calculation, memory calculations, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions, conversion of angles and time, reciprocals, square roots and cubic roots, X-th roots of Y, squares and powers, logarithmic and exponential functions, factorials, permutations, combinations, conversions of coordinates. • AER (Algebraic Expression Reserve) for repetitive calculations of expressions and formulas. • Complex number calculations. • Different display modes selectable: floating point decimal, fixed point decimal, scientific notation and engineering notation. • DEG/RAD/GRAD selector key. • Fraction calculations. • Time calculations. • Frame rate calculations. • 47 physical constants. • Unit converter and currency converter. • Calculations with mixed units. • The calculator is shipped with 84 physical units and 16 SI prefixes predefined. • Exchange rate of currency units will be updated automatically from internet. • Additional units can be defined by user. • Single and two lines view modes optimized for different conversion tasks. • Conversions between 4 base systems HEX, DEC, OCT, BIN. • Boolean operations AND, OR, XOR, NOT, bit shift operations. • Conversion from “little endian” to “big endian” format and vice versa. • Handling of 8, 16, 32 and 64 bit signed and unsigned numbers including overflow calculations. Also on your Apple Watch! You can do basic calculations, tip calculations, unit and currency conversions and even scientific calculations directly on your wrist. Designed with large keys for best usability on the small screen.

About

iSwissTool

This app combines multiple practical tools into one virtual Swiss Army knife for your iPhone. It offers features like currency conversion, unit measurements, first aid information, and music tools, all accessible through simple gestures.

Highlights
  • Currency conversion
  • Measurement and unit conversions
  • First aid contact numbers
  • Position coordinates
  • Music tools
  • Built-in light sensor
  • Display flashlight
Features
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'iSwissTool' - a virtual Swiss Army knife for your iPhone Now a host of really useful tools are combined together into a single app: the iPhone and iPod Touch application 'iSwissTool'. This customizable, 14-function tool can help you out in almost any situation. It offers a host of great functions, including currency conversion, diverse measurements and unit conversions, first aid numbers, position coordinates and music tools. Just tilt for a tool and shake to reset your iPhone. This unique, all-in-one tool can even be used to light up your darkness, either with its built-in light sensor or simply by using the display.

Screenshots

Calculator SC4 screens
iSwissTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator SC at 83% against iSwissTool's 40%. Calculator SC also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (118 vs 4). iSwissTool's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Calculator SC costs $3.99 and iSwissTool $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator SC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator SC has 118 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Calculator SC's written reviews are positive against 40% of iSwissTool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Calculator SC versus iSwissTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator SCiSwissTool
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (118 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas ÖllingerSwiss-Development GmbH

Customer experience

Calculator SC

All ratings118 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.7%

iSwissTool

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative46.7%

Bugs and requests

Calculator SC

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Deg/Rad mode switching bug with inverse tangent function
  • Rounding error when using fractions
  • Incorrectly calculates negative numbers squared
  • Watch app not working
  • App opens not working after update
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  • Sine function shows wrong sign for certain negative degrees
  • Display pushed out of view on iPad
  • App freezes or becomes unusable after switching between portrait and landscape
  • Incorrect calculation for fractions (-1/2 - 1/3)
  • Stopped working after a week
  • DAL calculator doesn't have a backspace
  • Software not very responsive

Requested features

16 requests
  • Ability to change ordering of fundamental constants
  • Display expressions in scientific mode
  • Larger font size for expressions in DAL
  • Option to revert to older UI design
  • Quadratic equation solver mode
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  • Customization of display font size and colors
  • Graphing functionality
  • Ability to change the design/layout
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Key click feedback
  • More programming functions (rotate, ASCII, bit mask builder)
  • Time/frequency specific conversions, memory, etc.
  • Translate help and settings to French
  • iPad compatibility improvements
  • Backspace in DAL mode
  • Sound feedback for key presses

iSwissTool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Calculator SC

No in-app purchases

None

iSwissTool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator SC free?
Calculator SC costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSwissTool free?
iSwissTool costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator SC or iSwissTool?
Calculator SC is rated higher. Calculator SC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while iSwissTool averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Calculator SC or iSwissTool have ads?
Neither Calculator SC nor iSwissTool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator SC or iSwissTool?
Calculator SC ships an update every 5 months, and iSwissTool every 5 months. Most recently, Calculator SC was updated on November 6, 2026 and iSwissTool on November 1, 2026.

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