StudentLite vs PerfectCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StudentLite
A scientific calculator for iPhone and iPad offering large, uncluttered buttons for efficient calculations. Easily access advanced functions with intuitive swipes and customize your experience with background and display options.
- Swipe-based scientific functions
- Backspace correction key
- Copy and paste functionality
- Customizable background and digits
- Extended accuracy calculations
- Degrees/Radians switching
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Scientific Calculator for iPad, iPhone and iTouch all in the same App. The BEST Scientific Calculator — Just try it for free! 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!). NOTE: - This FREE App may display ads on the iPad, but has full functionality.
PerfectCalc
This app offers both basic and advanced scientific calculations with a user-friendly interface. It allows for real-time editing of calculations, history management, and theme customization.
- Basic and scientific calculations
- Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions
- Mathematical functions (abs, ceil, floor, round)
- Real-time calculation editing
- Historical records management
- Bright and dark theme switching
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An all-in-one calculation app that brings together a standard calculator, scientific calculator, and a wide range of practical tools. It supports basic and scientific calculations, fractions, currency conversion, unit conversion, base conversion, BMI, custom formulas, financial calculations, and other everyday needs - all in one app. [CORE FEATURES] Standard & Scientific Calculator Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, calculations with parentheses, powers, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, and more. Access custom formulas directly from the Home screen to reduce repetitive input. Freely edit calculations, move the cursor, and double-tap to select the current number. Fraction Calculator Enter and calculate fractions with results displayed in fractional form - useful for school, exams, and everyday tasks. Currency Converter Convert between multiple currencies, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies for travel, online shopping, investing, and everyday reference. Unit & Base Converters Convert common units and number bases for study, work, programming, and everyday use. BMI Calculator Quickly calculate body mass index for everyday health tracking. Custom Formulas Use built-in formulas or create reusable custom formula templates to make repeated calculations faster. Financial Calculators Calculate compound interest and recurring investments for common financial planning needs. History & Editable Calculations View, favorite, delete, and recalculate previous results. Edit calculations directly, so a typo never means starting over. Light & Dark Mode Switch between light and dark themes. [CONTACT US] Email: kingstar19900516@gmail.com QQ Group: 835604202
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StudentLite at none against PerfectCalc's shown. StudentLite also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PerfectCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (351 vs 6). On price, rating, 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. StudentLite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PerfectCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StudentLite against 4.7 for PerfectCalc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PerfectCalc has 351 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of StudentLite's written reviews are positive against 94% of PerfectCalc's.
StudentLite ships an update every 3 months, PerfectCalc every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StudentLite | PerfectCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | 4.7 (351 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 94.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 351 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hannes Sverrisson | 明星 王 |
Customer experience
StudentLite
PerfectCalc
Bugs and requests
StudentLite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PerfectCalc
Reported bugs
2 issues- Forced 5-star review for history function
- Odd language issue with copied calculations
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- More customization options
In-app purchases
StudentLite
- Enable Backgrounds$1.99
- Disable Ads$1.99
- Support Development$4.99
PerfectCalc
- Calculator Pro$19.99









