Calculator SC vs BVCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
BVCalc
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Calculate with confidence. BVCalc combines live-updating algebraic entry with an RPN stack that shows the full expression behind every value. Reuse past work with a tap, switch modes anytime, and audit every step. Why BVCalc • Live result as you type, so no need for a “=” key • Reuse expressions, not just values • Shared tape/stack with readable infix history • Switch between Algebraic ↔ RPN mid-calculation • Touch-friendly stack gestures (tap to swap/roll) • Basic & Scientific keyboards + external keyboard support • Long-press to edit any past step; copy/paste everywhere • Color-coded parentheses, themes, high-contrast mode • Memory for reusable snippets • No ads BVCalc makes partial-step workflows fast and reliable: what you see is the math you actually entered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BVCalc at every 5 weeks against Calculator SC's every 5 months. Calculator SC's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Calculator SC costs $3.99 and BVCalc $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Calculator SC ships an update every 5 months, BVCalc every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator SC | BVCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Öllinger | Brian Kenneth Vogel |
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
BVCalc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Calculator SC
No in-app purchases
BVCalc
No in-app purchases







