# Calculator!! vs Shortcut for Contacts

The clearest difference is price: Shortcut for Contacts at Free against Calculator!!'s $0.99. Shortcut for Contacts also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (302 vs 56). Calculator!!'s advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 39%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Shortcut for Contacts is free to download; Calculator!! costs $0.99 up front. Shortcut for Contacts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Calculator!! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Calculator!! against 4.5 for Shortcut for Contacts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcut for Contacts has 302 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Calculator!!'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Shortcut for Contacts's.

Calculator!! ships an update every 10 months, Shortcut for Contacts every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator!! | Shortcut for Contacts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id504198225/reviews) | **[4.5 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-for-contacts-widget/id945122267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **302** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 39.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dogahe](https://appshunter.io/developer/468657946) | [Aplicativos Legais](https://appshunter.io/developer/788313452) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id504198225)

This advanced calculator offers a comprehensive history of your calculations and supports complex functions like fraction manipulation, angle conversions, and equation solving. It also includes specialized tools for engineers and a dice roller.

**Highlights:** Calculation history, Fraction manipulation, Angle conversions (degrees, minutes, seconds), Permutation, combination, LCM, GCD, Quadratic and linear equation solver, Coordinate conversion, Dice roller

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shortcut for Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-for-contacts-widget/id945122267)

Quickly initiate conversations with friends directly from your notification center. Add contact widgets to your screen for instant access to chats, bypassing the need to open individual apps.

**Highlights:** Notification center widgets, Direct conversation initiation, Fast chat access, Customizable contact widgets, Eliminate app navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Practical and intuitive
- 💡 Great idea
- 👍 Simple and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🔒 Only 3 contacts allowed in free version
- 💡 Lacks group support
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Doesn't load properly

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't open on iOS 8.3
- Widget doesn't show contact photos
- Shortcuts don't open WhatsApp chats
- App doesn't work after updates

**Requested features**

- Add group support
- Allow more than 3 contacts in free version
- Improve stability and performance
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator!! free?

Calculator!! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shortcut for Contacts free?

Shortcut for Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator!! or Shortcut for Contacts?

Shortcut for Contacts is rated higher. Calculator!! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Shortcut for Contacts averages 4.5 from 302 ratings.

### Do Calculator!! or Shortcut for Contacts have ads?

Shortcut for Contacts shows ads; Calculator!! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator!! or Shortcut for Contacts?

Calculator!! ships an update every 10 months, and Shortcut for Contacts every 5 weeks. Most recently, Calculator!! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Shortcut for Contacts on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*