Comparison

AirMicroPad vs Calculator⁼

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

Head to head
About

AirMicroPad

View and save images from wireless microscopes like AirMicro and ProScope Mobile. Ideal for skin checks and educational purposes, it connects to your device via Wi-Fi for live video and image capture.

Highlights
  • Live video display
  • Still image capture
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Adjustable resolution
  • Supports multiple devices
Features
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This application is for wireless microscope "AirMicro" and also "ProScope Mobile". It can display and preserve a picture captured with "AirMicro" and "ProScope Mobile" as well. Please use them for skin-check and education,etc. Made by Scalar Corporation, the original inventors of handheld microscopy, the AirMicro App and AirMicroPad App are made for the Scalar AirMicro and Bodelin ProScope Mobile, the first wireless handheld microscopes made specifically for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The AirMicro App allows the AirMicro/ProScope Mobile hardware to view live video and capture still images directly into the photo library on your Apple Mobile device. Combined with the hardware the AirMicro creates it's own WiFi network so it can be used on as many as 253 Apple Mobile Devices simultaneously. The image fills the screen and resolution can be adjusted from QVGA to VGA. Simple to use yet robust for an entire classroom, clinic or CSI team to use in the field, AirMicro and ProScope Mobile have set a new level for true mobile scientific discovery. The AirMicro Handheld Microscope is sold and distributed exclusively in Japan and Asia by Scalar Corporation http://www.scalar.co.jp/ The ProScope Mobile is sold and distributed exclusively in North America by US partner Bodelin Technologies http://www.bodelin.com/proscopehr/proscope_mobile/

About

Calculator⁼

This app offers a clean and intuitive interface for both basic arithmetic and advanced scientific calculations. It includes a history tape to review past computations and supports various mathematical operations, making it suitable for everyday use and complex problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Basic & Scientific Calculator
  • Live Currency Converter
  • History Tape
  • Equation Edit Function
  • Degrees or Radians Calculation
  • Memory Banks
Features
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Calculator is a clean, easy-to-use calculator app for everyday math and more. It handles basic calculations and scientific functions when you need them and keeps a history of your past results so you can quickly go back and check or reuse them. With its classic design, it feels familiar and straightforward—perfect for quick sums at work, school, or home. AVAILABLE FOR FREE • Basic & Scientific Calculator • Great Visibility; Big buttons for easy calculations • Live Currency Converter; get exchange rate prices • History Tape; Track all calculations, taxes, and expenses • Equation edit function • Calculate with Degrees or Radians • Memory Banks • Choose your Decimal Notation • Set the Number of Decimals • Available in 12 languages • Made for iPad & iPhone • Support Split View & Dark Mode BASIC AND SCIENTIFIC Rotate your device to access all scientific buttons. Or if you prefer calculating in portrait mode, simply swipe left. YOUR EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT TO US! As your experience is important to us, we’re happy with your feedback, questions, and suggestions. Please share any support as our team is always ready to help via support@impalastudios.com Mathematical Operations Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Percentages, Square, Cubic Exponent, Nth Exponent, Square Root, Cubic Root, Nth Root, Engineering Exponent, Factorial, Power of Two, Power of Ten, Power of E, Natural Logarithm, Common Logarithm, Binary Logarithm, Sine, Cosine, Tangent, Arc Sine, Arc Cosine, Arc Tangent, Hyperbolic Sine, Hyperbolic Cosine, Hyperbolic Tangent, Hyperbolic ArcSine, Hyperbolic Arc Cosine, Hyperbolic ArcTangent, Multiplicative Inverse, Random Number Input LOVING CALCULATOR? Please show your support by rating us! Thank you. Calculator (C) 2011 Impala Studios Terms & Conditions: https://impalastudios.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://impalastudios.com/privacy

Screenshots

Calculator⁼4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator⁼ at 4.6 against AirMicroPad's 2.0. Calculator⁼ also leads on ratings volume (360K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). AirMicroPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Calculator⁼ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. AirMicroPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator⁼ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁼ has 360K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AirMicroPad's written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator⁼'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirMicroPad ships an update every 2 months, Calculator⁼ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AirMicroPad versus Calculator⁼: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirMicroPadCalculator⁼
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings)4.6 (360K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews35.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3360K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCALAR CORP.Impala Studios

Customer experience

AirMicroPad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Calculator⁼

All ratings358,262 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews808 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative57.5%

Bugs and requests

AirMicroPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Calculator⁼

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • History not always showing all entries
  • Ads covering up parts of the screen
  • Inability to close full-screen ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add fraction button
  • Option to clear calculation history
  • Ability to copy/paste results
  • Customizable layout and themes

In-app purchases

None

AirMicroPad

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Calculator⁼

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$0.497 Days
  • Monthly full access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
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  • Limited Time Offer$4.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Access$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Retro Theme Calculator'$0.99
  • Lifetime Full Access$14.99

Questions

Is AirMicroPad free?
AirMicroPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calculator⁼ free?
Calculator⁼ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirMicroPad or Calculator⁼?
Calculator⁼ is rated higher. AirMicroPad averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Calculator⁼ averages 4.6 from 360K ratings.
Do AirMicroPad or Calculator⁼ have ads?
Calculator⁼ shows ads; AirMicroPad does not.
Which is updated more often, AirMicroPad or Calculator⁼?
AirMicroPad ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator⁼ monthly. Most recently, AirMicroPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Calculator⁼ on November 14, 2026.

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