Comparison

iCalcline vs JournalReminders

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

JournalReminders

This app combines a to-do list with journaling features. It syncs with your device's reminders, offers smart delay options, and allows you to write and review journal entries. "On This Day" helps you revisit past experiences.

Highlights
  • Syncs with Reminders app
  • Smart Delay for reminders
  • Journal entry creation
  • Review completed reminders
  • "On This Day" feature
  • Calendar event integration
Features
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To-do list app with timer. Reminders tab • Syncs with Reminders app. (Required.) • Favorites for quick reminder creation. • Smart Delay scatters reminders throughout today or a month. Write tab • Write journal entries. Review tab • Review today's completed reminders before saving to journal. Read tab • Read journal entries. • "On This Day" shows past entries from the same date. See where you spent time. Settings tab • Copy Calendar events to Reminders. Support: vibecoder.company@gmail.com

Screenshots

iCalcline4 screens
JournalReminders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JournalReminders at 50% against iCalcline's 0%. JournalReminders also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months). iCalcline's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JournalReminders is free to download; iCalcline costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCalcline ships an update every 24 months, JournalReminders every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCalcline versus JournalReminders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCalclineJournalReminders
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRoberto PanettaSeung-Un Ham

Customer experience

iCalcline

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

JournalReminders

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iCalcline

No in-app purchases

None

JournalReminders

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCalcline free?
iCalcline costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JournalReminders free?
JournalReminders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCalcline or JournalReminders have ads?
Neither iCalcline nor JournalReminders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCalcline or JournalReminders?
iCalcline ships an update every 24 months, and JournalReminders every 2 weeks. Most recently, iCalcline was updated on October 13, 2026 and JournalReminders on October 7, 2026.

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