EduCalc Classic vs DAC App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EduCalc Classic
This app functions as a powerful graphing calculator with extensive scientific functions, unit conversion, and a built-in math and science reference. It supports graphing multiple equations, polar coordinates, and implicit functions, making it ideal for complex calculations and homework.
- Scientific calculator with advanced functions
- Graphing up to four equations simultaneously
- Unit converter for various physical quantities
- Built-in scientific constants
- Function value table generation
- Math and science reference guide
- Statistical plotting and regression
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A powerful, flexible graphing calculator Does far more than most calculators out there. Features: 1) Scientific Calculator. Simple to grasp and easy to use, but powerful features are available when you need them. Available functions include the following: • the usual arithmetic functions and exponentiation. • square root, cube root, nth root, natural log, log base 10, log of arbitrary base, absolute value, factorial, permutations (nPr), combinations (nCr), modulus, random integer, bell curve, cumulative normal distribution, decimal to fraction. 2) Graphing. Capabilities: • Graph up to four equations at once. • Graphs are labeled. • You can drag the graph or pinch to zoom in or out. • Calculator can find roots and intersections. • Graph in polar coordinates. • Graph parametric equations • Can graph implicit functions, such as x^2+y^2-4=0. Most calculator apps can't do this! 3) A unit converter. With a tap, you can enter the result of your conversion into the calculator. Currently converts different units of the following: acceleration, angle, area, density, distance, energy, force, mass, power, pressure, speed, temperature, time, and volume. Great for doing physics homework! 4) Constants for scientific calculations -- speed of light, strength of gravity at Earth's surface, etc. etc. etc. Tapping on a constant will insert it into your calculation -- i.e, you don't have to key in the value. Again, great for doing physics homework! 5) It can make a table of the values of any function you care to enter. You can choose the starting x value of the table, as well as how much x increases for each successive row. 6) Help screens linked directly to many of the available functions and constants. Tap the disclosure arrow to see the definition. 7) Forgot the quadratic formula? Or the double-angle formulas for sine and cosine? The math/science reference hits the high points of various subjects. Currently includes algebra, differential and integral calculus, geometry, trigonometry, vectors, vector calculus, and classical mechanics. 8) Keep track of significant figures [AKA sig figs] 9) Statistics -- enter data and make a histogram, box and whisker plot, or scatter plot with optional regression line. If you are viewing this in iTunes, you will see five iPhone screenshots and five iPad screenshots. But even ten shots don't come close to showing everything this calculator can do. I'd love to hear your comments or suggestions. You can write me at mathscixyzgraphcalc@gmail.com -- but without the xyz. Thanks!
DAC App
This free application simplifies the recording of student audio responses for specific AP exams. It streamlines the process for both students and proctors, and automatically uploads audio files for school staff. Designed for use on school-issued iPads.
- Record audio responses for AP exams
- Simplify recording process
- Intuitive interface for students
- Streamline post-exam tasks
- Direct upload of audio files
- Designed for school-owned iPads
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The Digital Audio Capture (DAC) app is a free app developed by College Board and ETS to use for recording students’ audio responses for the AP Music Theory Exam and AP French, German, Italian, and Spanish Language and Culture Exams. This app has been developed to simplify the recording process for students and proctors, utilizing current technology that is intuitive to most students. It streamlines post-exam tasks for school staff by directly uploading student audio files after recording. School staff will follow the instructions in the 2025-26 AP Exam Instructions book to administer an exam using the DAC app. NOTE: The DAC app is limited for use on school-owned and -controlled iPad tablets (iOS 15.0 and above). Schools must update to the 2026 version of the DAC app; previous versions of the app will not work in 2026.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EduCalc Classic at 85% against DAC App's 20%. EduCalc Classic also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). DAC App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. EduCalc Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DAC App asks for nothing beyond the download.
EduCalc Classic holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EduCalc Classic has 303 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of EduCalc Classic's written reviews are positive against 20% of DAC App's.
EduCalc Classic ships an update every 6 weeks, DAC App every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EduCalc Classic | DAC App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (303 ratings) — better | 1.8 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 303 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Jockusch | Educational Testing Service |
Customer experience
EduCalc Classic
DAC App
Bugs and requests
EduCalc Classic
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when using certain logarithmic functions
- History does not always update correctly
- Graphing issues with certain equation types
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for 3D graphing
- Improve graph labeling and readability
- Implement sequential mode for step-by-step calculations
- Add ability to export/share graphs and calculations
DAC App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EduCalc Classic
- Remove ads$0.99
DAC App
No in-app purchases
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