# AppBox Pro vs Numerical³

The clearest difference is rating: Numerical³ at 4.8 against AppBox Pro's 3.1. Numerical³ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppBox Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Numerical³ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Numerical³ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numerical³ has 1.3K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of AppBox Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Numerical³'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppBox Pro | Numerical³ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appbox-pro/id318404385/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numerical/id804548449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 232 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **74.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 609 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AllAboutApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/307094026) | [Andrew J Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/804548452) |

## What reviewers say

### AppBox Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appbox-pro/id318404385)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of 28 tools, including calculators, converters, and utilities for daily tasks. Securely store sensitive information, manage budgets, track calendars, and access a wide range of conversion and calculation functions.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen and themes, Secure data storage with passcode, Budget and checklist management, Multiple calendar tracking, Extensive currency and unit conversion, Basic and scientific calculators, Device information and flashlight

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Pass | $0.99 | per month |
| Extra Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Pass | $2.49 | per month |
| Ads Free Pass | $5.99 | per year |
| Extra Pass | $12.99 | per year |
| Full Pass | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Swiss Army knife of apps
- 👍 Useful and feature-rich
- 🕰️ Longtime user satisfaction
- 💻 Reliable and dependable
- 🔐 Secure wallet feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Ads in paid version
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Confusing UI changes
- 🔒 Lost data and passwords
- 🤔 Subscription model changes

**Reported bugs**

- Wallet data disappearing
- App freezing and crashing
- Incorrect data/unit conversions
- Calendar/date features not working
- Syncing and backup issues

**Requested features**

- Disable sound effects
- Export data to other formats
- Improve date/calendar features
- Add more clock/widget options
- Provide better customer support


### Numerical³

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numerical/id804548449)

A powerful and beautifully designed calculator app that offers advanced scientific functions, automatic bracket handling, and a unique no-equals button interface. It integrates seamlessly with iOS features like widgets and keyboards for calculations anywhere.

**Highlights:** No equals button interface, Automatic bracket handling, Full scientific keypad, Today Widget integration, Numerical² Keyboard for any app, Equation editing, Customizable themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Clean and beautiful design
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Customizable themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (unresponsive keys, calculation errors)
- 🔍 Lack of advanced functions (scientific, unit conversion)
- 💡 Needs more theme options
- 💡 Needs iPad support
- 💡 Needs widget support

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive keys
- Calculation errors
- Crashes on startup

**Requested features**

- Add scientific functions (square root, trigonometry, etc.)
- Implement an equals button
- Add more theme options
- Develop an iPad version
- Bring back widget support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppBox Pro free?

AppBox Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Numerical³ free?

Numerical³ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AppBox Pro or Numerical³?

Numerical³ is rated higher. AppBox Pro averages 3.1 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Numerical³ averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do AppBox Pro or Numerical³ have ads?

AppBox Pro shows ads; Numerical³ does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppBox Pro or Numerical³?

AppBox Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Numerical³ every 2 weeks. Most recently, AppBox Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Numerical³ on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*