Comparison

PopCalc Calculator vs SumsApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PopCalc Calculator

This app combines a powerful multitouch calculator with a simple spreadsheet interface. It offers real-time computation, editing capabilities, and smart functions for percentages and brackets. Manage and share your calculations easily.

Highlights
  • Multitouch calculator
  • Simple spreadsheet interface
  • Real-time computation
  • Edit calculations
  • Calc sheets for management
  • Smart percentages
  • Share calculations
Features
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Simple spreadsheet. Powerful multitouch calculator. Fast. Easy. Simple. You'll never be able to use a dumb calculator anymore !! Quick access to any number: A simple touch on a number on the sheet will copy it at the cursor location. Large screen: PopCalc uses the top part of the screen to display the lines of current and previous calculations. You can scroll through them by simply sliding your finger across the screen Real-time memory function: All numbers entered or calculated are instantly stored Real-time computation: The result is calculated instantly as you input your calculation whenever possible Instinctive to use: Enter your calculations as you would normally write them Edit your calculations: All lines of calculation can be modified or deleted at will Calc sheets : Manage and store all you calculations and numbers in calc sheets 2 keyboards: Standard and Scientific Share your calculations: Send your calculations by e-mail or by instant messaging Smart brackets: PopCalc understands whether to open or close the brackets Smart percentages: To add 10% to a number, simply enter +10% after the number Comments : add comment to any calculation

About

SumsApp

This smart notepad automatically detects numbers within your notes and calculates their totals. Organize notes into folders for combined totals and use advanced search to filter and sum specific entries. It's a calculator and spreadsheet replacement for everyday number tracking.

Highlights
  • Automatic number detection
  • Automatic total calculation
  • Notes organization into folders
  • Combined folder totals
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Freestyle note-taking with numbers
Features
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SumsApp is a smart notepad that detects numbers in your notes and calculates totals automatically. Use it to quickly jot down: - Quotes and estimates - Shopping or to-do lists - Expenses and daily spending - Anything with numbers, freestyle Put notes into folders to see combined totals—perfect for trip budgets or tracking categories. Advanced search lets you filter and total exactly what you need. No spreadsheets. No calculators. Just type and total.

Screenshots

PopCalc Calculator3 screens
SumsApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PopCalc Calculator at 5.0 against SumsApp's 4.6. PopCalc Calculator also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). SumsApp's advantage is ratings volume (175 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PopCalc Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and SumsApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PopCalc Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SumsApp has 175 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of PopCalc Calculator's written reviews are positive against 64% of SumsApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PopCalc Calculator ships an update weekly, SumsApp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PopCalc Calculator versus SumsApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopCalc CalculatorSumsApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.6 (175 ratings)
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings9175 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarrelTsuyoshi Niwa

Customer experience

PopCalc Calculator

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.9%

SumsApp

All ratings173 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative33.8%

Bugs and requests

PopCalc Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SumsApp

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Data is deleted/lost
  • App crashes after recent update
  • Pop-up prompts for Pro version appear constantly
  • Restore purchase does not work
  • Information entered disappears
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  • Calculations are incorrect
  • App no longer saves data
  • Paid features are inaccessible without subscription
  • App was renamed and requires repurchase
  • Unable to delete folders without premium subscription
  • Pop-up ads flood the screen
  • When selecting 'numbers only' to remove, everything is deleted
  • Data reverts or disappears after updates

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add '+' and '÷' symbols to number bar
  • Option to sync Mac version
  • Ability to group files for 'Totals' figure
  • Button to add date stamp
  • Option to automatically display date in notes
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  • Add a 'recently deleted' tab
  • Option to only sum numbers preceded by a symbol
  • Implement a checkbox for reflecting/not reflecting in total for budget adjustments
  • Ability to delete multiple items simultaneously without data loss
  • Option to make the app available on Android
  • Add a half-width space and '+' to the number input field
  • Ability to exclude specific text from sums
  • Option to add a tax calculation feature (e.g., calculate tax-exclusive amounts)

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PopCalc Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • No Ads - 1 year3 Days trial$1.991 Year
  • 1 year subscription$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to PopCalc Pro$2.99
3 purchases

SumsApp

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Every 6 Months$4.496 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year

Questions

Is PopCalc Calculator free?
PopCalc Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SumsApp free?
SumsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PopCalc Calculator or SumsApp?
PopCalc Calculator is rated higher. PopCalc Calculator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SumsApp averages 4.6 from 175 ratings.
Do PopCalc Calculator or SumsApp have ads?
Neither PopCalc Calculator nor SumsApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PopCalc Calculator or SumsApp?
PopCalc Calculator ships an update weekly, and SumsApp every 10 days. Most recently, PopCalc Calculator was updated on October 24, 2026 and SumsApp on October 26, 2026.

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