Comparison

ServiceCalc vs SmartBox Support

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

Head to head
About

ServiceCalc

This tool automates invoice calculations for service technicians, reducing errors and time spent. It handles labor, parts, tax, and totals, with features like a built-in timer and flashlight.

Highlights
  • Automated labor calculation
  • Parts/materials totaling
  • Configurable tax rates
  • Built-in timer
  • Flashlight function
  • Customizable skins
Features
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***FEATURED IN KEYNOTES MAGAZINE*** ServiceCalc cuts time spent and reduces errors when totaling invoices out in the field. This tool automates and displays the Labor, Parts/Materials, Tax, and Total. ServiceCalc is ideal for Locksmiths, Electricians, Plumbers, or any other service technicians that frequently write up invoices. Conventional Method: -Sub total line items on invoice -Add up labor on a standard calculator -Write down labor on invoice -Clear the calculator's screen -Add up parts/materials -Write down on invoice -Multiply tax rate -Write down on invoice -Clear calculator's screen -Add labor, parts, and tax -Write total on invoice ServiceCalc Method: -Sub total line items on invoice -Add up labor and tap Labor button -Add up parts and tap Parts button*** -Write down totals on invoice ***Parts are added per line. The timer is used to create a delay when making a single multiplication. This delay gives you enough time to read its subtotal to then transfer onto the invoice.*** After tapping Parts you can turn your iDevice sideways (landscape) for a larger readout. Quickly add the desired labor by tapping the half hour or full hour buttons. Two tax rates are configurable to allow multiple jurisdictions. The secondary tax rate can also be used as a tip calculator. Built in flashlight function for illuminating your invoice. 3 Skins to choose from: Original, Blue Steel, and Magnum ---------------------------------- Totals truncate to 2 decimal places. Tax is rounded up to the hundredths when the halfway point is a value of 5 or higher. Example: if tax = 2.775, actual tax = 2.78 if tax = 2.77445, actual tax = 2.78 if tax = 2.771, actual tax = 2.77 ---------------------------------- Compatibility: iPhone / iPod touch on iOS 8.0 or later and iPad on iOS 12.0 or later. Found a bug? Something not working? Have a suggestion? Feel free to contact me via email: farren@phoxlocks.com

About

SmartBox Support

This application provides support for users of SmartBox devices. It is designed to assist with troubleshooting and general inquiries related to the SmartBox ecosystem.

Highlights
  • SmartBox user support
  • Troubleshooting assistance
  • General inquiries
Features
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Support Application for SmartBox users.

Screenshots

ServiceCalc4 screens
SmartBox Support3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SmartBox Support at Free against ServiceCalc's $0.99. SmartBox Support also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). ServiceCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SmartBox Support is free to download; ServiceCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartBox Support holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServiceCalc ships an update every 2 months, SmartBox Support every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ServiceCalc versus SmartBox Support: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServiceCalcSmartBox Support
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarren DomeniciSmart Box Technology, LLC

Customer experience

ServiceCalc

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

SmartBox Support

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ServiceCalc

No in-app purchases

None

SmartBox Support

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ServiceCalc free?
ServiceCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartBox Support free?
SmartBox Support is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ServiceCalc or SmartBox Support?
SmartBox Support is rated higher. ServiceCalc averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SmartBox Support averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ServiceCalc or SmartBox Support have ads?
Neither ServiceCalc nor SmartBox Support shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServiceCalc or SmartBox Support?
ServiceCalc ships an update every 2 months, and SmartBox Support every 3 months. Most recently, ServiceCalc was updated on September 8, 2026 and SmartBox Support on June 1, 2026.

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