Comparison

Scientific Calc vs PyCalc

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

Head to head
About

Scientific Calc

This utility app provides advanced scientific calculation functions with an intuitive interface. It offers easy access to functions via swiping and large, uncluttered buttons for faster, more reliable calculations. Customize your experience with background options and enjoy extended accuracy for complex computations.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based access to scientific functions
  • Large, uncluttered buttons
  • Backspace key for corrections
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Customizable background and display
  • Extended accuracy calculations
Features
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Scientific Calculator for iPad and iPhone. Easy to access the scientific functions by swiping between exponents, logs and sinus functions so all buttons are large and uncluttereds, this allows you to work faster and more reliable (no rotation or "2nd" function keys needed). All the functions are visible on the iPad, but more are revealed by rotating to landscape. Balloon help for easy functionality. Features: - Correct with a backspace key if you enter a wrong digit without having to redo. - Parantheses and correct calculation priority. - Copy and Paste numbers to other Apps, by tapping on the display. - Change number display to Fixed, Scientific, etc., by tapping on the display. - Customize you background and fixed digits. - An audible sound confirms if you have pressed a button, which can be easily disabled by touching the speaker. - Previous calculation is repeated when the equal sign is pressed. - Memory is saved between uses. - Degrees and Radians can be switched by pressing the symbol on the screen or a button. - A visible and audible error when trying to divide by zero or take the square root of a negative number. - Numbers are shown in local format, depending on your Region Formats, i.e. comma used in Europe. - Calculations are done in extended accuracy so that the square root of 2 repeated a few times, followed by a square will result in 2, not 1.999999999999983.

About

PyCalc

This app offers a revolutionary approach to mobile calculations, allowing users to view and edit entire equations at once. It leverages the power of Python 3.11.1 for advanced functions, symbolic math, and financial analysis, making complex computations accessible on the go.

Highlights
  • Real-time editable calculation view
  • Python 3.11.1 interpreter
  • Programmable scientific calculator
  • Support for matrices and fractions
  • Built-in Python packages (math, sympy)
  • Financial analysis functions
  • Symbolic math capabilities
Features
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What most people love first about PyCalc is that they can see and edit their entire calculation all at once. It's a simple idea but it makes a huge difference in the kinds of calculations people end up doing on mobile. But that just scratches the surface of PyCalc's features and capabilities. The more you learn, the more you'll see how easy it is to do calculations that were always too hard before on mobile. Jump in and learn a truly better way of calculating. Basic features: ● A new and better approach to mobile calculation ● A cleaner interface for complicated calculations than traditional calculators ● Calculate by voice ● A history list keeps track of your previous calculations ● Functions built in for a huge range of applications ● Multiple keyboards optimized for different use cases Advanced features: ● Based on the Python® language, with access to the power of a full Python 3.11.1 interpreter ● Programmable scientific calculator: An editable startup.py script allows you to define your own functions for easy access later ● Streamlined support for matrices and fractions ● Many standard Python packages, such as: math, statistics, random, sympy, mpmath, fractions, decimal and datetime ● Basic financial analysis functions: pv(), fv(), npv(), pmt(), etc. ● Built-in support for complex numbers ● Symbolic math via the sympy package ● http/https queries via requests package ● Much, much more... "Python" and the Python Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Python Software Foundation, used by the PyCalc project with permission from the Foundation.

Screenshots

Scientific Calc3 screens
PyCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PyCalc at 100% against Scientific Calc's 50%. PyCalc also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.7). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PyCalc is free to download; Scientific Calc costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PyCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PyCalc has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Scientific Calc's written reviews are positive against 100% of PyCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scientific Calc ships an update every 5 months, PyCalc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scientific Calc versus PyCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScientific CalcPyCalc
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings315 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHannes SverrissonYoureka Tech, LLC

Customer experience

Scientific Calc

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PyCalc

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scientific Calc

No in-app purchases

None

PyCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scientific Calc free?
Scientific Calc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PyCalc free?
PyCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scientific Calc or PyCalc?
PyCalc is rated higher. Scientific Calc averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PyCalc averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Scientific Calc or PyCalc have ads?
Neither Scientific Calc nor PyCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scientific Calc or PyCalc?
Scientific Calc ships an update every 5 months, and PyCalc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scientific Calc was updated on October 16, 2026 and PyCalc on September 20, 2026.

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