Comparison

NerdCalc vs Dozecal

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

Head to head
About

NerdCalc

Perform calculations across binary, hexadecimal, and decimal number bases simultaneously. Easily switch input modes and see results update instantly for all bases. Supports unsigned and 2's complement for negative numbers, along with arithmetic, logic, and bitwise operations.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous base display
  • Switchable input modes
  • Unsigned and 2's complement support
  • Arithmetic operations
  • Logic operations
  • Bitwise shifting
Features
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NerdCalc is a binary, hexadecimal and decimal calculator that displays all three number bases at the same time. With NerdCalc, you can quickly switch which base you are inputting and the result of your calculations is always updated for all three bases, no matter what the current input mode. NerdCalc supports both unsigned and 2’s complement, to allow for negative numbers, and can perform basic arithmetic and logic operations as well as bitwise shifting. Enjoy!

About

Dozecal

This educational calculator promotes the use of Base Twelve (duodecimal) in math and science. It offers standard mathematical functions in both duodecimal and decimal modes, with automatic conversion between them. It utilizes Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) for calculations.

Highlights
  • Duodecimal and Decimal modes
  • Automatic mode conversion
  • RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) input
  • Standard math functions
  • Trigonometric operations (degrees)
  • Educational tool for Base Twelve
Features
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Dozecal is an educational RPN* calculator to promote the use of Base Twelve in math and science. The usual math functions are available in both DUODECIMAL and DECIMAL modes. Conversion is automatically made when switching from one mode to the other one. Trigonometric operations uses DEGREE as unit of measure. For more information about Base 12, please visit the Dozenal Society of America. * RPN : the Dozecalc calculator uses the Reverse Polish Notation (RPN). This notation seems complex but has many advantages over algebraic notation and is more intuitive once you have understood the idea. The calculator has a stack and any operation that requires two numbers is using the bottom stack layers (X and Y). Key ENTER to push the stack up and separate one number from the next. To perform arithmetic, key in the first number, press ENTER to separate the first number from the second, then key in the second number and then select and operator such as the numerical functions +, -, * or /. The result appears immediately after you press the numerical function key. The operator is keyed in only after both operands are in the stack. Example: calculate 3 + 4 Key sequence: 3 ENTER 4 + Result: 7 The result of any operation may itself become an operand. You do not need to press enter again to use the result. The "7" is already entered. Example: add 2 to the previous result Key sequence: 2 + Result: 9 Example: calculate 5 * (3 + 4) Key sequence: 3 ENTER 4 + 5 * Alternate key sequence: 5 ENTER 3 ENTER 4 + * Disclaimer: results and precision may occasionally be incorrect. Should you report them at johan@unumdesignum.com, and the author will be happy to fix !

Screenshots

NerdCalc2 screens
Dozecal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NerdCalc at 4.8 against Dozecal's 4.0. NerdCalc also leads on ratings volume (183 vs 4) and review sentiment (83% vs 75%). Dozecal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NerdCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NerdCalc has 183 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of NerdCalc's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dozecal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NerdCalc ships an update every 19 months, Dozecal every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NerdCalc versus Dozecal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNerdCalcDozecal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (183 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings183 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNidal FakhouriJohan Kovacs

Customer experience

NerdCalc

All ratings183 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Dozecal

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

NerdCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Dozecal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NerdCalc free?
NerdCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dozecal free?
Dozecal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NerdCalc or Dozecal?
NerdCalc is rated higher. NerdCalc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Dozecal averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NerdCalc or Dozecal have ads?
Neither NerdCalc nor Dozecal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NerdCalc or Dozecal?
NerdCalc ships an update every 19 months, and Dozecal every 10 months. Most recently, NerdCalc was updated on September 13, 2026 and Dozecal on June 4, 2026.

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