Comparison

Tips & Tricks vs SwiCalc

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

Head to head
About

Tips & Tricks

Unlock your device's full potential with hundreds of guides, daily updates, and expert advice. Discover hidden features, stay informed about the latest tech news, and get alerts for app sales. This comprehensive companion ensures you get the most out of your device.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of iPad tips and tricks
  • Daily tech news updates
  • App and game reviews
  • Price drop alerts for apps
  • Privacy advice and scam warnings
  • Customizable daily notifications
Features
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Whether you’ve just upgraded or you’ve been using iPad for years, we help you get more from iPadOS with clear tutorials, breaking Apple news, and practical tips you’ll actually use. From mastering iPadOS’s latest features to discovering time-saving shortcuts, privacy settings, and clever tricks built into your device, Tips & Tricks makes sure you never miss a thing. UPDATED DAILY • Step-by-step guides to iPadOS 27’s biggest new features • Tip of the Day to sharpen your iPad skills • Breaking Apple news and analysis • App and game reviews you can trust • Privacy guidance and scam warnings to keep you safe • Tutorials and advice from our expert writing team • Buyer’s guides, app roundups, toolkits, and more ALSO INCLUDED • A built-in guidebook with 200+ essential iPad tips • AI-powered upgrade assistant to help choose between Apple devices • Home Screen widgets for the latest news and tips • iPadOS update notifications so you never miss new features • Save tips and articles for easy access • Powerful search across thousands of expert articles Tips & Tricks has been helping iPad users since the iPad first launched. With over 10 million downloads and multiple appearances in Apple’s “Best of the Year,” we’re a trusted source for clear advice, expert analysis, and easy-to-follow iPadOS tutorials. WHAT OUR READERS SAY 5/5 “Simple, logical, and beautifully designed. Very well done.” 5/5 “I used every tip! Very useful!” 5/5 “A real eye-opener! I thought I knew a lot, but I didn’t!” 5/5 “I absolutely love this app. It shows me things I never knew I could do with my iPhone and iPad.” 5/5 “This app is extremely useful, even for those who think they know it all.” TIPS PREMIUM Tips & Tricks is supported by occasional ads. Upgrade to Tips Premium to unlock every article, remove ads, and more. Tips Premium offers auto-renewable subscriptions: - Monthly subscription - Annual subscription A free trial is available for new subscribers. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tapsmart.com/tapsmart-apps/tips-tricks-privacy-policy/

About

SwiCalc

This app provides construction and renovation professionals and enthusiasts with tools for accurate measurements, project organization, and color matching. It utilizes AR technology for precise spatial data and includes features like a professional level and photo documentation.

Highlights
  • AR Measurements
  • Professional Level Tool
  • Color Matching
  • Project Management
  • Photo Documentation
Features
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SwiCalc is the ultimate all-in-one construction and renovation calculator, designed to bring precision and efficiency to your iPhone. Whether you're a contractor, architect, interior designer, DIY enthusiast, or home improvement professional, SwiCalc equips you with the tools you need for accurate measurements, seamless project organization, and professional results. Key Features: AR Measurements: Use Apple's AR technology for precise distance and space measurements. Professional Level Tool: Ensure perfect alignments with a real-time leveling tool. Color Matching: Match paint colors to leading brands, including Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, and more. Project Management: Create, organize, and manage projects with detailed job info, photos, reusable calculations, and room-specific measurements. Photo Documentation: Keep visual records of your work for easy reference. Perfect For: Contractors Interior Designers Architects Home Inspectors DIY Enthusiasts Painters Real Estate Professionals What’s New: Enhanced AR measurement accuracy Advanced paint color matching Improved project organization tools Intuitive user interface updates Download SwiCalc today and transform your iPhone into a professional-grade construction and renovation tool!

Screenshots

Tips & Tricks4 screens
SwiCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwiCalc at 100% against Tips & Tricks's 62%. SwiCalc also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Tips & Tricks's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Tips & Tricks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SwiCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SwiCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tips & Tricks has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Tips & Tricks's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwiCalc's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tips & Tricks versus SwiCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTips & TricksSwiCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligenti LtdRL McCoy

Customer experience

Tips & Tricks

All ratings2,110 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative30.7%

SwiCalc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tips & Tricks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Tips and content not loading properly
  • Compatibility issues with iPad Pro and iOS 12+

Requested features

3 requests
  • Better search and navigation options
  • Improved compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • More frequent content updates

SwiCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tips & Tricks

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Content Experience3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Content Experience7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time7
  • Soda$1.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Beer$3.99
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  • Lunch$5.99
  • Dinner$8.99
  • Dinner for the team$39.99
  • Trip to the beach$239.99
None

SwiCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tips & Tricks free?
Tips & Tricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwiCalc free?
SwiCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tips & Tricks or SwiCalc?
SwiCalc is rated higher. Tips & Tricks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while SwiCalc averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tips & Tricks or SwiCalc have ads?
Tips & Tricks shows ads; SwiCalc does not.

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