Calculator vs DETECTO Product Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator
This is a straightforward calculator application designed for ease of use and clear readability. Users can personalize the app's appearance by choosing their preferred background and display themes.
- Easy to use interface
- Clear display
- Customizable background
- Customizable display themes
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Calculator-- is a simple calculator that is easy to use and read. Select the desired background and display. If you like this app, please consider giving it a rating. Your support will help keep the updates coming! Thank you for your support!
DETECTO Product Guide
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Detecto Product Guide Your go-to resource for all things Cardinal Scale. Easily browse our full lineup of weighing equipment, including truck, livestock, medical, and industrial scales. Get quick access to product details, right from your mobile device. Perfect for dealers, service techs, and end-users on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DETECTO Product Guide at none against Calculator's shown. DETECTO Product Guide also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Calculator ships an update every 13 months, DETECTO Product Guide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator | DETECTO Product Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (916 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 916 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Horizon Business, Inc. | Cardinal/Detecto Scale Company |
Bugs and requests
Calculator
Reported bugs
2 issues- Sound toggle switch doesn't work to turn off sounds
- App crashes or freezes on some devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add percentage and other advanced math functions
- Allow landscape mode
- Add option to turn off button sounds
DETECTO Product Guide
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Calculator
No in-app purchases
DETECTO Product Guide
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Calculator free?
Is DETECTO Product Guide free?
Do Calculator or DETECTO Product Guide have ads?
Which is updated more often, Calculator or DETECTO Product Guide?
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