# Calc Cloud vs Simple Register

The clearest difference is price: Calc Cloud at Free against Simple Register's $1.99. Calc Cloud also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 26.5). Simple Register's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Calc Cloud is free to download; Simple Register costs $1.99 up front. Calc Cloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Register asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Register holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calc Cloud has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Calc Cloud's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Register's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calc Cloud | Simple Register |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-cloud/id560920444/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-register/id6789787443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 26 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Silverman](https://appshunter.io/developer/297096643) | [Jennifer Hendrickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889177840) |

## What reviewers say

### Calc Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-cloud/id560920444)

This app stores and syncs your calculation histories across all your devices using cloud storage. It's useful for everyday calculations, invoicing, and tax preparation, with options to edit, comment, and export your tapes.

**Highlights:** Cloud sync across devices, Editable paper tape history, Export to PDF, Email, Dropbox, Invoicing and tax calculation, Comment on lines, Undo/Redo functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


### Simple Register

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-register/id6789787443)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

This app provides a digital checkbook register for tracking personal finances. It allows users to quickly record transactions, manage bills, and reconcile statements without connecting to bank accounts. Designed for privacy, it offers local-only mode and optional biometric security.

**Highlights:** Digital checkbook register, Record payments, deposits, checks, transfers, Bill planning and reminders, Statement reconciliation, Multiple register support, Data export to CSV/PDF, Optional biometric security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calc Cloud free?

Calc Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Register free?

Simple Register costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calc Cloud or Simple Register?

Simple Register is rated higher. Calc Cloud averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Simple Register averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Calc Cloud or Simple Register have ads?

Neither Calc Cloud nor Simple Register shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calc Cloud or Simple Register?

Calc Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Register every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calc Cloud was updated on October 7, 2026 and Simple Register on October 5, 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.*