Comparison

FastCalc lite vs MiniProf Criterion

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

Head to head
About

FastCalc lite

This calculator app offers a streamlined experience with large, easy-to-use keys and a permanent display of your calculations. It automatically shows results as you type, eliminating the need for an equals button.

Highlights
  • Large, easy-to-read keys
  • Permanent expression display
  • Automatic result display
  • Gesture-based interface
  • Integrated help videos
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FastCalc lite is a calculator recognized for its efficiency and ease of use. It stands out thanks to: • its large keys, which allow for fast and accurate input, • the permanent display of the expression entered by the user, • the automatic display of the result while typing: no “=” key required! FastCalc lite is thus a simple and efficient calculator, ideal for everyday calculations. BASICS OF USE The interface of FastCalc lite is innovative and minimalist, entirely based on simple gestures: • Select a side symbol on a key: slide your finger in its direction. • Delete the last entered elements: make a small swipe to the left on the display. • Clear the entire expression: swipe quickly to the left across the whole display. FEATURES • Large, practical, and easy-to-read keys. • Permanent display of the current expression. • Integrated help videos and user guide (in ⓘ).

About

MiniProf Criterion

Features
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MiniProf Criterion is the mobile app for performing profile measurements with a MiniProf BT instrument. It currently supports profile measuring with MiniProf single head Wheel, Rail and Brake systems. In addition to profile measurements, Criterion includes selected calculations and alignments from the complete Envision software package. MiniProf Criterion is designed for use on smartphones and provides an intuitive measuring process, which works just like MiniProf Envision. The app supports numerous languages for a personalized user experience. Measurement schemes enable easy data collection of user-defined patterns of measuring locations resulting in efficient and reliable measurements. In addition, the GPS location can be attached to the individual measurement. Instant results are shown upon completion of a measurement, along with optional alarms using limits configured within the selected reference profile. Profiles and result values can be viewed later and easily transferred to a Windows based PC for detailed analysis in MiniProf Envision. Please note: The app requires instruments are capable of Bluetooth BLE. Please contact Greenwood Engineering to make arrangement for instrument upgrades if necessary.

Screenshots

FastCalc lite2 screens
MiniProf Criterion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MiniProf Criterion at 17.0 against FastCalc lite's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FastCalc lite ships an update every 5 months, MiniProf Criterion every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FastCalc lite versus MiniProf Criterion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastCalc liteMiniProf Criterion
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre PonzoGreenwood Engineering AS

In-app purchases

None

FastCalc lite

No in-app purchases

None

MiniProf Criterion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FastCalc lite free?
FastCalc lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiniProf Criterion free?
MiniProf Criterion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FastCalc lite or MiniProf Criterion have ads?
Neither FastCalc lite nor MiniProf Criterion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FastCalc lite or MiniProf Criterion?
FastCalc lite ships an update every 5 months, and MiniProf Criterion every 3 months. Most recently, FastCalc lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and MiniProf Criterion on November 3, 2026.

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