iCalcline vs iFiles 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCalcline
This app is a modern algebra calculator for iOS that can solve complex math expressions with variables and functions. It offers a customized keyboard for easy input and displays results instantly. Users can create and manage an unlimited number of variables and constants.
- Evaluates complex algebraic expressions
- Supports variables and constants
- Customized keyboard for easy input
- Instant result display
- Unlimited variable and constant management
- Step-by-step solving option
- High precision calculations
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iCalcline is a modern algebra calculator for iOS It can solve math expression with any level of parenthesis and functions You can use algebraic expression with numeric values and or variables constant names You can use in expression the variables and constants you created in the internal tables: 'alpha=bravo+K_1' (bravo will be taken from the variable table, K_1 from the const table and alpha will be assigned or created in the variable table) You can create, manipulate, delete and use how many variables you like inside the app. The internal iOS keyboard provides helpers to insert available functions, variables, constants, operators. Result is displayed immediatly. KEY POINTS • Evaluates mathematical expressions with parentheses, nested functions, variables and constants • Easy to use • The user simply inserts an expression and iCalcline displays the result • Variable creation and reference inside expressions are very easy using an interactive list. FEATURES • Algebra made easy and simple • Manages any nested level of parentheses using the correct precedence • Check your expression syntax in advance signaling errors • Can use an internal variable and constant table with editable values • You can manages unlimited numbers of variables and constant you like in the internal tables. • You can use in expression the variables and constants you created in the internal tables: 'alpha=bravo+K_1' (bravo will be taken from the variable table, K_1 from the const table and alpha will be assigned or created in the variable table) • Customized keyboard with Functions, variables table, constants table and frequent used symbols available to insert with a single touch • Can change on the fly calculation precision (up to 9 decimals thanks to use of long double calculation) • Variable font sizes • Select a variable or a value and inserting a function will wrap it inside the function parenthesys • Uses decimal and group separator in accordance with your local settings • Full log of executed calculations • Optional step by step solving showing all the mathematical passages in the log. • Retains values over successive re-launch • DEG° and RAD calculation for trigonometric functions • Based on a custom fast calculation engine and used also on macOS in Calcline and TS Calc (available on the Mac App Store). • Uses long double calculation (High precision with up to 9 decimal digit precision) • Works great in Portrait and Landscape mode • Works great on iPad as SlideOver FACILITIES: • A calculation area where you can insert algebraic expressions and immediatly see the result as you type • A Variable table where you can insert infinite variables with custom values, Variables can be created as result of calculations (x=1+1) will create automatically the variable x inside the table assigning the value = 2 • A constant table with constant value usable in calculations. Off course constant can't be assigned by calculation • A log with all the result , available step by step or in concise format AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS sqrt cbrt sin cos tan asin acos atan sinh cosh tanh asinh acosh atanh log log10 exp, exp2 expm1 abs ceil floor pow
iFiles 2
This comprehensive file manager offers robust cloud service integration, advanced PDF annotation tools, and versatile file sharing capabilities. It also includes a built-in audio player, web browser, and text editor for enhanced productivity on your device.
- Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, etc.)
- Advanced PDF reader with annotations
- File sharing via SMB, HTTP, USB, and email
- Built-in audio and video player
- Web browser and downloader
- Text editor and voice recorder
- Passcode lock and multiple tabs
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Most intuitive, feature loaded and dependable file manager in the App Store! Whether you are looking for just a PDF Viewer with annotations and search, connectivity to many file cloud services, sharing file between your computer, voice recorder, web downloader or text editor, iFiles 2 is the only file manager you will ever need. • Supported Online Cloud Services and Protocols: Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, Box.net, OneDrive, SMB/CIFS, SugarSync, AFP (Mac), FTP/FTPS, SFTP, Flickr, Google Photos, Facebook, Rackspace CloudFiles, CloudApp, PogoPlug, WebDav, Amazon S3, ownCloud, 4Shared, also using Amazon S3: DreamObjects and UltiCloud. • PDF Reader with annotations, exceptional speed, search, and customizable! - The most advanced PDF reading engine with search - Support for all common annotation types: drawings, highlights, notes, stamps, free text, images, sound recordings, and so much more - Saving directly to a cloud service with offline support • File Sharing - Easily transfer files between your computer and iFiles using (SMB or HTTP) sharing or upload files over USB using iTunes. - Export/import files to/from another app using extensions support - Open In support to and from iFiles - Email file or links for supported services • New audio player/engine: - Streaming - FLAC support - Inter-app audio, flexible audio bar, - Equalizer build into audio bar for easy access - Background audio • File Manager Intuitive and feature loaded; just tap and hold on a file for quick file operations, edit mode for multiple file operations, easily change between icon and list view, convenient and powerful sort options, use two finger pinch to change thumbnails size in icon mode, support for iPad split screen mode. - Unarchive common formats: Zip, RAR, 7-zip, Tar, Gzip, and Bzip2 - Create zip files - File operations: move, copy, upload, download, rename, delete, email, compress, share, batch rename, share, export, open in - Thumbnails: image, video, PDF, and all supported by given service - Popup menu - Tap and hold on file to display context popup menu with file operations - Edit mode for multiple file operation - Properties - view and change folder and files properties: color label, icon, and rename. For services with supported API you can edit: comments, description, tags/keywords, privacy, copy/generate links - Convenient add menu: new folder, text file, voice recording, import, copy from, from photos, camera, from clipboard - Batch rename - rename multiple files at once • Other features - Tabs - Multiple tabs can be opened at the same time - Web browser and downloader - Voice Recorder - Passcode lock - Advanced transfer manager with background support - Print files using AirPrint - Create and edit text files - Photo library Import - Camera support - Audio Player (WAV, MP3, M4A, CAF, AIF, AIFF, ACC, FLAC) - Video Player (iPhone supported formats: MP4, MOV, MPV, 3GP, M4V) - Image Viewer (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIF, TIFF, ICO, CUR, XBM) - View RTF (Rich Text Format) and RTFD - View iWorks (Pages, numbers, Keynote) ’08 and ’09 (with or without Preview) - View Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • We are constantly add new features, latest once: Batch Rename, SMB/CIFS support, folder synchronization, tabs, new redesigned Interface, document provider extension support., iPad split view support, and more. or follow us on twitter: @ifilesapp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iFiles 2 at 2.2 against iCalcline's 1.0. iFiles 2 also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 24 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 0%). iCalcline's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
iCalcline costs $0.99 and iFiles 2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iFiles 2 holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles 2 has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iCalcline's written reviews are positive against 30% of iFiles 2's.
iCalcline ships an update every 24 months, iFiles 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCalcline | iFiles 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 2.2 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 29.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Roberto Panetta | Imagam.com |
Customer experience
iCalcline
iFiles 2
Bugs and requests
iCalcline
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iFiles 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Corrupted PDF files
- Broken Google Drive and OneDrive integration
- Inability to update remote folders
Requested features
4 requests- Seamless iCloud Drive integration
- Improved music player functionality
- Recycle bin feature
- Better documentation and user guides
In-app purchases
iCalcline
No in-app purchases
iFiles 2
No in-app purchases









