StudentCalc vs The PocketLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StudentCalc
A scientific calculator designed for ease of use on mobile devices. It offers large, uncluttered buttons and intuitive gesture-based access to functions, eliminating the need for complex key combinations. Customize your experience with background options and enjoy extended accuracy for precise calculations.
- Gesture-based function access
- Large, uncluttered buttons
- Backspace correction key
- Copy and paste functionality
- Customizable background and display
- Extended accuracy calculations
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Scientific Calculator for iPad, iPhone and iTouch all in the same App. 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 (try this on other calculators!).
The PocketLab
This app connects to a physical sensor to bring science learning to life. It allows students, educators, and makers to explore STEM concepts through hands-on lessons and data analysis. Visualize and record measurements, create graphs, and integrate data with other software for a comprehensive science experience.
- Connects to PocketLab sensors
- Streams real-time measurement data
- Data recording and analysis
- Graph creation
- Data integration with other software
- STEM curriculum and lessons
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The PocketLab app brings together science curriculum, hands-on lessons, and data sensors for science learning. We built PocketLab for the curious explorers, educators, students, and makers to bring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to life like never before. PocketLab sensors connect with a single button to your iPhone or iPad and instantly stream measurement data that you can see and record. PocketLab sensors are designed for investigating physics, biology, chemistry, Earth science, environmental science, and engineering. Using the PocketLab app, you can easily analyze your data, create graphs, and integrate your data with other software. PocketLab has the same features as lab equipment that costs thousands of dollars but is low cost and intuitive to use. NOTE: The PocketLab app is designed to pair with a PocketLab sensor. Order your sensor at thepocketlab.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The PocketLab at Free against StudentCalc's $1.99. The PocketLab also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 26.0). StudentCalc's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 59%). On update cadence, 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
The PocketLab is free to download; StudentCalc costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StudentCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The PocketLab has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of StudentCalc's written reviews are positive against 59% of The PocketLab's.
StudentCalc ships an update every 4 months, The PocketLab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StudentCalc | The PocketLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.1 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 58.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hannes Sverrisson | Myriad Sensors |
Customer experience
StudentCalc
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In-app purchases
StudentCalc
No in-app purchases
The PocketLab
No in-app purchases
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