Comparison

JSCalculator vs Collabora Office

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

Head to head
About

JSCalculator

This advanced calculator evaluates expressions as you type, eliminating the need for an equals key. It supports complex formulas, variables, and predefined constants, making it ideal for scientific and engineering tasks.

Highlights
  • Instant evaluation as you type
  • Formula entry with variables
  • Multi-step formulas
  • History of entered formulas
  • Predefined constants of nature
  • Copy and paste functionality
Features
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Not an imitation of a limited stand alone electronic calculator of old. This is a calculator that exploits the power of the device it is running on. It works slightly differently, but it allows for more flexibility. As an example, JSCalculator evaluates what you type without the need of hitting "=" or an enter key. In this calculator, the "=" key is for assigning values to variables, not for telling it to execute a calculation! In JSCalculator, what you enter can be a standard calculation like "1+2", but it can also be much more! JSCalculator was developed by a physicist who needed to be able to enter a short formula on an iOS device, and have it evaluated for various values of some parameters. In addition to predefined functions and the ability to edit even longer or multi-step expressions, this calculator provides a set of the most used constants of nature (in SI units). Short list of the main features: - No enter key. No equal sign that must be pressed to execute a calculation. - What you write is evaluated as you type, and you immediately see the result. - Enter formulas, not just calculations. - Use multi-step formulas with intermediate (algebraic) variables. - Example of a multi-step formula: "p = sqr(a)+b;sin(p)/p" - Every formula you enter is stored, so that you can re-use it the next time you use the calculator. Cycle through all formulas with arrow buttons on the front screen or via standard lists. - Intelligent exponential/engineering notation for the calculated results (optional). - Several predefined mathematical functions. - Predefined constants of nature. - Ability to copy and paste. Ability to copy the result of calculations, or the values of one of the predefined constants of nature. - Numeric keys for typing numbers, predefined functions, or constants, but the standard keyboard will appear when the "T" button is pressed. Any issues or questions? Use our feedback form to tell us about them: http://ivpadev.com/support.html

About

Collabora Office

Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your mobile device. This app offers compatibility with a wide range of file formats, including Open Document and Microsoft Office. It's an open-source solution for on-the-go productivity.

Highlights
  • Text editor
  • Spreadsheet program
  • Presentation program
  • Open Document Format support
  • Microsoft Office file compatibility
  • Open Source
Features
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Collabora Office is a text editor, spreadsheet and presentation program based on LibreOffice, the world's most popular Open Source office suite — and now it's on iOS, enhancing your possibilities to work on mobile devices. This app is in active development, feedback and bug reports are very welcome. Supported files: • Open Document Format (.odt, .odp, .ods, .ots, .ott, .otp) • Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2013/2016/2019 (.docx, .pptx, .xlsx, .dotx, .xltx, .ppsx) • Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP/2003 (.doc, .ppt, .xls, .dot, .xlt, .pps) Report issues: Use the bugtracker and attach any files that caused problems via https://col.la/iosBug . Please note that anything you enter in the bugtracker will be public. About the app: Collabora Office for iOS is based on the LibreOffice code for macOS and other platforms. This, combined with a new front-end based on Collabora Online. Credits: iOS port is mainly based on the work of Collabora engineer Tor Lillqvist, with help of Patrick Luby. Please find a detailed list of contributors in the credits: https://col.la/iosCredits License: Open Source — Mozilla Public License v2 and other

Screenshots

JSCalculator3 screens
Collabora Office4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JSCalculator at 100% against Collabora Office's 41%. JSCalculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Collabora Office's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 25 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JSCalculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Collabora Office has 125 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of JSCalculator's written reviews are positive against 41% of Collabora Office's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSCalculator ships an update every 25 months, Collabora Office every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
JSCalculator versus Collabora Office: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSCalculatorCollabora Office
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.3 (125 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB302 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan BiaggioCollabora Productivity

Customer experience

JSCalculator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Collabora Office

All ratings122 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral13.1%
Negative36.9%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral15.3%
Negative44.2%

Bugs and requests

JSCalculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Collabora Office

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to open password-protected documents
  • Formatting issues with imported documents
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Keyboard and cursor controls not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved cursor and text selection controls
  • Better integration with cloud storage services
  • More intuitive file naming and saving process
  • Enhanced spreadsheet functionality

In-app purchases

None

JSCalculator

No in-app purchases

None

Collabora Office

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JSCalculator free?
JSCalculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Collabora Office free?
Collabora Office is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JSCalculator or Collabora Office?
JSCalculator is rated higher. JSCalculator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Collabora Office averages 3.3 from 125 ratings.
Do JSCalculator or Collabora Office have ads?
Neither JSCalculator nor Collabora Office shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSCalculator or Collabora Office?
JSCalculator ships an update every 25 months, and Collabora Office every 6 weeks. Most recently, JSCalculator was updated on October 3, 2026 and Collabora Office on October 20, 2026.

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