Comparison

Calcbot 2 vs Mental Arithmetic Helper

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

Head to head
About

Calcbot 2

This app offers a smart calculator with a history tape and expression view to track your calculations. It includes over 500 unit conversions and scientific functions, with an Apple Watch extension for on-the-go use.

Highlights
  • History tape for saved calculations
  • Expression view for typed input
  • Over 500 unit conversions
  • Apple Watch extension
  • Scientific functions in landscape
  • Favorites for instant access
Features
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Calcbot is an intelligent calculator and unit converter for the rest of us. Featuring an easy-to-read history tape, expression view, intuitive conversion, and much more! History Tape*. Every calculation you enter gets saved to the history tape. Refer to calculations later or send them right back to your current calculation. Expression View. Calcbot's original expression view allows you to see everything you have typed so you'll never forget what you entered or miss a typo. Apple Watch Extension. Perform basic calculations, conversions, calculate tips, and split bills right from your Apple Watch. Conversion*. Convert any of your calculations with over 500 units across 22 different categories including auto-updating currency rates. Favorites. Fave a calculation and get instant access to its result via the Favorites Key. No more cryptic memory keys. Scientific Functions. Rotate your device into landscape mode to gain access to common scientific functions. Constants. Get instant access to scientific constants like Pi, Atomic Mass, or add your own*. Round for Currency. Have all of your results rounded to two decimal places. Sounds & Animations. Beautiful custom animations and sound effects provide positive feedback and an enjoyable experience while performing calculations. * In-App purchase required.

About

Mental Arithmetic Helper

Features
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Calculator that can ask questions with random calculation formulas for mental arithmetic practice etc. >Mental arithmetic practice mode When you tap the mental arithmetic practice mode button, questions will be automatically asked at random. *Tap the mental arithmetic practice mode button again to return to a normal calculator.

Screenshots

Calcbot 24 screens
Mental Arithmetic Helper1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mental Arithmetic Helper at none against Calcbot 2's 1. Mental Arithmetic Helper also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Calcbot 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Calcbot 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mental Arithmetic Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calcbot 2 ships an update every 2 months, Mental Arithmetic Helper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Calcbot 2 versus Mental Arithmetic Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcbot 2Mental Arithmetic Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.8.3
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapbotsHideaki Uchikoshi

Bugs and requests

Calcbot 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • History tape not recording all calculations
  • Conversion settings not syncing to Apple Watch
  • App crashing on launch for some users
  • Blank app icons after iOS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Widgets for quick access
  • More currency and unit conversions
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to edit calculations in history tape

Mental Arithmetic Helper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calcbot 2

One-time1
  • Calcbot Pro$1.99
None

Mental Arithmetic Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calcbot 2 free?
Calcbot 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mental Arithmetic Helper free?
Mental Arithmetic Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calcbot 2 or Mental Arithmetic Helper have ads?
Mental Arithmetic Helper shows ads; Calcbot 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Calcbot 2 or Mental Arithmetic Helper?
Calcbot 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Mental Arithmetic Helper fortnightly. Most recently, Calcbot 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mental Arithmetic Helper on October 11, 2026.

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