# BigCalc vs AlmostSilent

The clearest difference is price: AlmostSilent at Free against BigCalc's $0.99. AlmostSilent also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). BigCalc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

AlmostSilent is free to download; BigCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for BigCalc against 4.1 for AlmostSilent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AlmostSilent has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BigCalc ships an update every 2 months, AlmostSilent monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BigCalc | AlmostSilent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigcalc/id373059494/reviews) | **[4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almostsilent/id6476859313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [r2r660cc](https://appshunter.io/developer/372976464) | [Motonari Hibi](https://appshunter.io/developer/386737172) |

## What reviewers say

### BigCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigcalc/id373059494)

This calculator app emits sound with each button press, offering a unique tactile feedback experience. It calculates operations in the order they are entered, similar to a standard Windows calculator. Enjoy your music while using it, as the sound output does not interfere with playback.

**Highlights:** Audible button feedback, Sequential calculation logic, Music playback compatibility, Simple interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### AlmostSilent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almostsilent/id6476859313)

This utility app offers a specialized slider for precise low-volume adjustments, providing finer control than the device's built-in volume buttons. It's designed to help users achieve quieter audio levels for their device's speaker, even below the standard minimum setting.

**Highlights:** Fine-tune low volume settings, More precise than device buttons, Adjust speaker volume, Specialized slider interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BigCalc free?

BigCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AlmostSilent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BigCalc or AlmostSilent?

AlmostSilent is rated higher. BigCalc averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AlmostSilent averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do BigCalc or AlmostSilent have ads?

AlmostSilent shows ads; BigCalc does not.

### Which is updated more often, BigCalc or AlmostSilent?

BigCalc ships an update every 2 months, and AlmostSilent monthly. Most recently, BigCalc was updated on July 6, 2026 and AlmostSilent on October 23, 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.*