Calculator # vs Steam Pad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator #
This multi-function calculator offers basic to advanced scientific and algebraic computations. It includes features like handwriting recognition, equation solvers, and 2D graphing, making it suitable for students and professionals. In-app purchases unlock advanced capabilities.
- Math Photos Solver
- Handwriting Recognition
- AI Math Problem Solver
- Mathematical Display
- Equation Solvers
- 2D Graphing
- Algebraic Functions
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◉ Over 11,000,000 Downloads Worldwide ◉ Top Free Utilities Apps in US, UK, AUS, CAN, GER,... ◉ Rated & Reviewed on ILoveFreeSoftware.com FREE Alternative to Graphing TI-83, TI-84, TI-89, Casio FX, Sharp EL,... Calculator # – The free, multi-function calculator for iPhone/iPad is proud to offer a variety of features to satisfy wide ranges of customers: The App possesses a powerful math core and algebra engine with mathematical display support, making it a viable tool for everyone from those looking for basic calculation to more advanced users, such as scientific computation, engineers, and math students. Calculator # makes available everything you need – including a user manual and tutorial video clips – so you can master the app in a matter of minutes! ◉ Official Website: http://iPhoneCalculator.com ◉ ADVANCED FEATURES: ▸ Math Photos Solver * ▸ Handwriting Recognition * ▸ Math Problem Solver (AI) * ◉ GENERAL FEATURES: ▸ Universal Calculator App ▸ Support All the Latest Devices ¹ ▸ Support Multitasking (iPad) ▸ Support Wireless KB ² ▸ Mathematical Display ▸ Edit & Export Expression/Result ▸ History Tape View ▸ Basic Calculations (+, -, x, ÷, %, Abs,...) ▸ Advanced Functions (Sin,Cos,Ln,X!, ^, √,…) ▸ 14 Memory Variables (Including X,Y,Z,M) ▸ Assignment Operator ▸ F(x) Customize Functions (F1 Only) ▸ Fraction and Degree/Angle Calculation ▸ Numeric Integral Calculation ▸ Dual Skins (Silver Light & Carbon+) ◉ ALGEBRA FEATURES: ▸ Big Integer & Rational Number (Up to 30!) ▸ Expand and Factor Polynomials ▸ Basic Indefinite integral ◉ EQUATIONS SOLVERS: ▸ Quadratic Equations ▸ System of Linear Equations (2 Unknowns) ◉ 2D GRAPH: ▸ Snap to Points ▸ Smooth Zoom & Transformation ▸ Support F(X,Y) = 0. E.g. Sin(X) + Cos(Y) = 0. ◉ MULTIPLE LANGUAGES: ▸ English, Spanish, German, ▸ French, Japanese, Chinese (*) In-App-Purchase is required ¹: Include iPhone 6/6S+ HD Retina Display ²: Standard English KB We love your feedback, Thanks a lot ! Terms of Service: https://iphonecalculator.com/terms-of-service/
Steam Pad
This app calculates thermodynamic and transport properties of water and steam using IAPWS standards. It allows users to input any two basic parameters to derive others, visualize results on various charts, and compute additional properties. It supports both SI and I-P unit systems for engineering and educational purposes.
- Calculate properties from any two basic parameters
- Generate T-S, H-S, P-H, T-H charts
- Compute additional thermodynamic and transport parameters
- Save and restore calculation results
- Supports SI and I-P unit systems
- Interactive chart manipulation (pan, zoom)
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1. Introduction Steam Pad calculates the thermodynamic and transport properties of water and steam, using the latest releases of IAPWS. It has some distinctive features, and is applicable for industrial, engineering, and teaching processes: − Uses any selected 2 basic parameters to calculate others. − Provides T-S, H-S, P-H, T-H charts, and locates results (point locations) on them. − Computes additional thermodynamic and transport parameters. − Allows saving the results, and supports restoring one of them. 2. Calculator 2.1 Inputs and outputs By given any selected 2 parameters as the inputs from the Basics (Pressure, Temperature, Enthalpy, Entropy, Specific volume, Vapour Fraction), this App calculates other 4 parameters, and calculates some other thermodynamic and transport parameters. The inputs and outputs of the basics can alternate, which fulfills alterable calculating demands. 2.2 The range of validity The range of validity defined by pressure and temperature for general properties is the same to the definition in the release of IAPWS IF97. 2.3 Single-Phase regions and Two-Phase region The calculating demands are handled coordinately both for the Single-Phase regions and the Two-Phase region. The calculated properties and the corresponding region of the results can be distinguished from inputs automatically, and will be displayed in the outputs list box. For example, the saturation properties can be derived from the given P (less than 22.06395Mpa) and X (0.0-1.0). 2.4 Other properties The optional parameters are calculated based on the releases of IAPWS, or on the physical models, which include: − u: Specific internal energy − Specific isobaric heat capacity − Specific isochoric heat capacity − Speed of sound − Dynamic viscosity − Kinematic viscosity − Thermal conductivity − Entropy index − Static Dielectric Constant − Prandtl number 2.5 Units The parameters are shown in SI(metric) or in I-P(English) system of units, which can be reset in the Outputs Setting function of the app. 3. Charts 3.1 Chart types Typical thermodynamic charts are embedded in this app, and displayed as vector-graphs. Only regions 1 to 4 are shown in the charts, and region 5 is ignored for the applicative concern. The gradual changes (the lines) of the other 4 parameters along with the X and Y ordinates, are shown in the charts. There are 4 charts available: − T-S Chart − H-S Chart − P-H Chart − T-H Chart 3.2 Charts display − The lines of other 4 parameters are displayed in different colors. − Lines are displayed or hidden by checking the checkboxes. − The charts can be moved, enlarged or contracted by dragging or pinching gestures of fingers. − The corresponding values are attached along with the lines at certain intervals. − The boundary of the saturation region, and the critical point, are especially identified. 3.3 Calculated results The calculated results will be located in the charts as an identifying point (or points) with the corresponding ordinates. 4. Results The calculated records, each of which contains 6 basic parameters, can be stored in a row in the list of the Results panel by clicking the Save button on the Calculator panel. − The 2 inputs of one record are displayed in a distinctive color. − The region of each result, as well as the possible arrangement number of multiple outputs, is shown on the top of the row. − The records can be re-arranged and be deleted. − The selected record can be restored both on the Calculator panel and on the Charts panel, by clicking the Restore button.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Calculator # at 4.6 against Steam Pad's 3.7. Calculator # also leads on ratings volume (36K vs 3). Steam Pad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Calculator # sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Steam Pad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Calculator # holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator # has 36K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Calculator #'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Steam Pad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Calculator # ships an update every 2 months, Steam Pad every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator # | Steam Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (36K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Incpt.Mobis | 晓东 翟 |
Customer experience
Calculator #
Steam Pad
Bugs and requests
Calculator #
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when trying to use certain functions
- Handwriting recognition not working reliably
- Inability to input negative numbers
Requested features
3 requests- Add option to turn off animation
- Improve ad placement to avoid obstructing usage
- Provide more transparency on paid features
Steam Pad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Calculator #
- PRO Upgrade 1 Month3 Days trial$1.491 Month
- PRO Upgrade 3 Months7 Days trial$2.993 Months
- PRO + Recognition 1 Month$4.991 Month
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- PRO + Recognition 3 Months$11.993 Months
- 250 AI Recognition & Queries$0.99
- 600 AI Recognition & Queries$1.99
Steam Pad
- Full Functions$3.99
Questions
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