Comparison

EduCalc Classic vs DAC App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

EduCalc Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EduCalc Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DAC App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
EduCalc Classic versus DAC App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEduCalc ClassicDAC App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (303 ratings) — better1.8 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings303 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam JockuschEducational Testing Service

Customer experience

EduCalc Classic

All ratings303 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.9%

DAC App

All ratings16 ratings
Positive18.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

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

1 purchases

EduCalc Classic

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99
None

DAC App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EduCalc Classic free?
EduCalc Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DAC App free?
DAC App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EduCalc Classic or DAC App?
EduCalc Classic is rated higher. EduCalc Classic averages 3.9 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while DAC App averages 1.8 from 16 ratings.
Do EduCalc Classic or DAC App have ads?
Neither EduCalc Classic nor DAC App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EduCalc Classic or DAC App?
EduCalc Classic ships an update every 6 weeks, and DAC App every 12 months. Most recently, EduCalc Classic was updated on November 1, 2026 and DAC App on October 24, 2026.

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