Comparison

JSCalculator vs Draft Paper

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

Draft Paper

Create floor plans, layouts, and blueprints with ease using intuitive drawing tools. Support for multiple layers, iCloud, and Dropbox integration allows for seamless workflow. Export your designs to various formats for printing or further editing.

Highlights
  • Draw lines, rectangles, text, and more
  • Support for multiple layers
  • Export to PDF, JPEG, and DXF
  • iCloud and Dropbox integration
  • Mirror, translate, rotate, and scale operations
  • Apple Pencil support
Features
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Draft Paper is a simple and intuitive way to make floor plans, layouts or blueprints quickly and easily. Touch and drag to draw lines and rectangles on up to 10 independent layers, then export directly to PDF, JPEG or DXF ready for printing, emailing or editing in other software. Full feature list: + Drawing: Line, Dotted Line, Arrow, Rectangle, Ellipse, Segment, Text, Erase, Measure, Presentation + Multi file iCloud support + Export to JPEG / Vector PDF / DXF + Upload / download from DropBox or any other compatible app + Mirror / translate / rotate / scale operations + Smooth, fast and intuitive zooming / panning + Multiple layers and colors + Selectable right / left handed modes. + Unlimited undo + Unlimited size drawing area + Apple Pencil support (including double tap) + Metric / Imperial (USC) units support + Designed for iPhone and iPad For full instructions please visit our website, http://draftpaper-app.com

Screenshots

JSCalculator3 screens
Draft Paper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JSCalculator at 100% against Draft Paper's 51%. JSCalculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Draft Paper's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 25 months). On ads, 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

Draft Paper is free to download; JSCalculator costs $0.99 up front. Draft Paper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JSCalculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JSCalculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draft Paper has 16K 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 51% of Draft Paper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSCalculator ships an update every 25 months, Draft Paper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
JSCalculator versus Draft Paper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSCalculatorDraft Paper
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.8% of reviews
Number of ratings216K — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan BiaggioGiles Goddard

Customer experience

JSCalculator

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

Draft Paper

All ratings15,754 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral14.9%
Negative34.3%

Bugs and requests

JSCalculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Draft Paper

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved files disappearing or becoming corrupted
  • Inconsistent behavior when zooming and panning
  • Inability to import/export files as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add copy/paste functionality
  • Improve text editing capabilities
  • Provide more precise measurement tools
  • Implement ability to save multiple versions of a project

In-app purchases

None

JSCalculator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Draft Paper

One-time1
  • All Features$9.99

Questions

Is JSCalculator free?
JSCalculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Draft Paper free?
Draft Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JSCalculator or Draft Paper?
JSCalculator is rated higher. JSCalculator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Draft Paper averages 4.4 from 16K ratings.
Do JSCalculator or Draft Paper have ads?
Neither JSCalculator nor Draft Paper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSCalculator or Draft Paper?
JSCalculator ships an update every 25 months, and Draft Paper every 2 weeks. Most recently, JSCalculator was updated on October 3, 2026 and Draft Paper on October 23, 2026.

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