Comparison

Calculator Quest vs Pileus

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

Head to head
About

Calculator Quest

This app merges a functional calculator with role-playing game elements. It offers a "Calc mode" for standard calculations, a fast-typing number game, and a mental arithmetic challenge.

Highlights
  • Standard calculator functionality
  • Fast-typing number game
  • Mental arithmetic time attack
  • RPG elements
Features
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A calculator and an RPG combine to form a miraculous hybrid! Includes bonus quick-typing game and math game! ※Rest assured, this app also works as a calculator. - Use for regular calculator operations! Calc mode! - Type the numbers and symbols as fast as you can! Quickdraw Colosseum! - Try your hand at the “mental arithmetic” time attack mode in Mental Math Kingdom!

About

Pileus

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Immerse Yourself in a Mystical Atmosphere! Join Mr. Gribson, who has long been asleep in the depths of an ancient forest. It’s up to you to help him escape! But beware of the spores—they are highly hallucinogenic, making you believe the local fauna is coming to life. Escape from the Depths of the Forest! Step into the role of a waking mushroom and try to make your way out of the dark woods! Pileus is a hardcore action-platformer where you must jump from one ancient mushroom cap to another while dodging vicious flies and pesky spiders! Features: - Character progression. - Unlockable side effects. - Interactive menu. - Play offline anytime. - Keyboard support. - No ads, no monetization-completely! If you encounter any issues, please send us a detailed description at Foxide_aid@outlook.com.

Screenshots

Calculator Quest4 screens
Pileus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Calculator Quest at Free against Pileus's $0.29. Pileus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Calculator Quest is free to download; Pileus costs $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Quest ships an update every 4 months, Pileus every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Calculator Quest versus Pileus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator QuestPileus
PriceFree — better$0.29
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasakazu YoneharaDenis Glebov

Bugs and requests

Calculator Quest

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes immediately after killing monsters
  • Ads showing up on the top blocking off numbers
  • App needs to be updated for iOS 11
  • Can't use on new iPhone

Requested features

13 requests
  • Pay to remove ads option
  • Offline play option
  • More games to play
  • Increase calculation level
  • Add different calculation types (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
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  • Add maps and companions for RPG elements
  • Make game the main focus, not calculator
  • Add hidden command games
  • More gameplay features
  • Enhance calculation function
  • Make questions harder with progression
  • Add items like skipping problems
  • Update for newer iOS versions

Pileus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Calculator Quest

No in-app purchases

None

Pileus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator Quest free?
Calculator Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pileus free?
Pileus costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calculator Quest or Pileus have ads?
Calculator Quest shows ads; Pileus does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Quest or Pileus?
Calculator Quest ships an update every 4 months, and Pileus every 7 months. Most recently, Calculator Quest was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pileus on October 29, 2026.

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