Comparison

Calculator SC vs Control System Calc

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

Control System Calc

Features
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Control System Calc (ControlCalc) is an engineering tool for control engineers, R&D staff and students. Enter a transfer function to perform PID tuning, frequency-domain analysis and time-domain simulation — turning textbook control theory into a pocket tool you can use anywhere. Core calculations run locally on your device; ads, purchases and purchase restoration require a network connection. KEY FEATURES ■ PID Tuning Five classic tuning methods built in: Ziegler-Nichols open-loop step, Cohen-Coon, Ziegler-Nichols closed-loop ultimate, plus IMC-Lambda and AMIGO. Each method includes guidance on when to use it. ■ Closed-Loop Step Simulation Simulate the closed-loop step response with an FOPDT model and a PID controller with derivative filtering. View the control effort u(t) to spot actuator saturation, and fine-tune parameters by hand. ■ Bode Plot & Stability Margins Draw magnitude and phase curves on a log scale, with automatic 0 dB / −180° reference lines, gain margin, phase margin and crossover frequencies — stability at a glance. ■ Step Response & Performance Metrics RK4 time-domain simulation that automatically computes overshoot, rise time and settling time. ■ Second-Order Designer Back-solve system parameters from overshoot Mp / settling time ts, or from damping ratio ζ / natural frequency ωn, then push them to the step-response page in one tap. ■ Root Locus & Nyquist (Pro) Root-locus branch tracing with the imaginary-axis stability boundary, an equal-aspect Nyquist plot with unit circle, plus pole/stability analysis for deeper insight. ■ Complete Analysis Example Follow one fixed model from step response and frequency response through Nyquist and root locus to understand what each analysis reveals. The example never reads or changes your model. ■ CSV File Export (Pro) Export the full Bode or step-response samples as an actual .csv file. Save it to Files or share it to an Excel, MATLAB or Python workflow. THOUGHTFUL DETAILS • Built-in library of classic example models — tap to load and go • Draggable readouts on time-domain curves (live t / y display) • Numeric keyboard with a Done button; input parameters persist automatically • Simplified Chinese / English / German / Japanese, switchable in-app instantly PRO UPGRADE (one-time purchase) • Removes all ads • Unlocks IMC-Lambda / AMIGO tuning methods • Unlocks Nyquist plot, root locus and pole/stability analysis • Unlocks Bode and step-response CSV file export Buy once, keep forever. No subscription. WHO IS IT FOR Control, electrical, mechatronics and process engineers, R&D and commissioning staff, students taking control-theory courses, and anyone who needs to quickly validate a control-system design. DISCLAIMER All results are provided for engineering reference only. Real-world system design and commissioning should combine field conditions with professional judgment. Have feedback or questions? Contact us from the Settings page.

Screenshots

Calculator SC4 screens
Control System Calc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Control System Calc at Free against Calculator SC's $3.99. Control System Calc also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Calculator SC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Control System Calc is free to download; Calculator SC costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator SC ships an update every 5 months, Control System Calc every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calculator SC versus Control System Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator SCControl System Calc
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Öllinger洋 刘

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

Control System Calc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Calculator SC

No in-app purchases

None

Control System Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator SC free?
Calculator SC costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control System Calc free?
Control System Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calculator SC or Control System Calc have ads?
Control System Calc shows ads; Calculator SC does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator SC or Control System Calc?
Calculator SC ships an update every 5 months, and Control System Calc every 5 weeks. Most recently, Calculator SC was updated on October 31, 2026 and Control System Calc on October 31, 2026.

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