# Calcbot 2 vs Tydlig

The clearest difference is price: Calcbot 2 at Free against Tydlig's $1.99. Calcbot 2 also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2.6K). Tydlig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (91% vs 60%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Calcbot 2 is free to download; Tydlig costs $1.99 up front. Calcbot 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tydlig asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calcbot 2 against 4.8 for Tydlig. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Calcbot 2's written reviews are positive against 91% of Tydlig's.

Calcbot 2 ships an update every 2 months, Tydlig monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calcbot 2 | Tydlig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcbot-2/id376694347/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tydlig/id721606556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 16 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapbots](https://appshunter.io/developer/293642940) | [Tydlig Software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/922197427) |

## What reviewers say

### Calcbot 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcbot-2/id376694347)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calcbot Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Flexible calculator & conversions
- 📝 Comprehensive history tape
- 🎨 Customizable themes and icons
- ⌚️ Apple Watch app
- 🔢 Supports advanced calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Lack of updates and support
- 🚫 Removing free features behind paywall
- 🐞 Bugs and glitches (history tape issues, crashing)
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤔 Unintuitive interface for conversions

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Tydlig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tydlig/id721606556)

This app reimagines the calculator experience with a freeform canvas, dynamic results, and linked numbers. It allows for easy everyday calculations, real-time graphing, and annotation, making complex math visualization intuitive.

**Highlights:** Freeform canvas for calculations, Responsive and linked results, Real-time graphing, Infinite scrolling history, Annotate numbers with text, Slider for tweaking values, Export as PDF or image

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 💡 Innovative approach to calculations
- 🔍 Ability to see calculation history
- 📊 Helpful graphing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Lack of ability to save/load multiple canvases
- 🔀 No way to organize calculations into separate sheets/pages
- 🔀 Inability to add notes or labels to calculations
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔀 No support for fractions or complex math functions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use graphing feature
- Calculation history disappears after app restart
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Labeling calculations with non-Latin characters causes display issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple canvases/sheets to save and load calculations
- Implement ability to add notes, labels, and annotations to calculations
- Expand math functions to include fractions, combinations, permutations, etc.
- Introduce iCloud/cloud sync to access calculations across devices
- Add option to snap objects to a grid for better organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calcbot 2 free?

Calcbot 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tydlig free?

Tydlig costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calcbot 2 or Tydlig?

Tydlig is rated higher. Calcbot 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Tydlig averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Calcbot 2 or Tydlig have ads?

Neither Calcbot 2 nor Tydlig shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calcbot 2 or Tydlig?

Calcbot 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Tydlig monthly. Most recently, Calcbot 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tydlig on October 18, 2026.

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