Comparison

Roman Numeral vs Dash Calc

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

Head to head
About

Roman Numeral

Easily convert between standard numbers and Roman numerals. Input a numeric value to see its Roman numeral equivalent, or input a Roman numeral to get its numeric form.

Highlights
  • Numeric to Roman numeral conversion
  • Roman numeral to numeric conversion
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Supports all standard Roman numerals
Features
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Roman Numerals are a "number system" that uses a combination of letters to express a number. This App will make it easier to process Roman Numerals. The Roman Numerals App can do two things very well: First, if you have a Numeric Number, this App will convert it into a Roman Numeral. Second, if you have Roman Numeral, this App will convert it into a Numeric Number.

About

Dash Calc

A distraction-free calculator that provides live results as you type, with smart history and easy editing. It offers currency formatting, percentage calculations, and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Live results as you type
  • Smart history with grouping and naming
  • Edit expressions in place
  • Currency mode for regional formatting
  • Easy percentage calculations
  • Customizable themes and app icons
  • Flexible layout and keypad options
Features
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No subscription. Try the full app free for 7 days, then choose a one-time Lifetime Unlock to keep calculating. No ads or other in-app purchases. History that sticks around. Name calculations you use often, filter to find them later, or pin one to compare against while you shop. Deleted entries can be recovered for 30 days. LIVE RESULTS See instant results as you type—no need to press equals. Dash Calc follows the standard order of operations: 1 + 2 × 3 = 7 Need a different order? Add parentheses: (1 + 2) × 3 = 9. One smart button handles opening and closing parentheses for you. EDIT EXPRESSIONS Tap an expression to edit it—no backspacing through long calculations. • Edit any number or operator in place • Keep long expressions readable without scrolling • Undo with a shake or the toolbar button RESULT FORMATS Show results as numbers, your region’s currency, or percentages. Calculate 1 ÷ 4 and switch to percent to see 25%. Saved calculations keep their chosen format in History. Very large and very small results automatically use scientific notation to stay readable. TIPS, TAXES & DISCOUNTS Add a tip, include tax, or take off a discount. See the amount being added or subtracted as you type. 16.85 + 20% = [+3.37] 20.22 279 − 25% = [−69.75] 209.25 History keeps the complete expression and result. POWERS & ROOTS Drag the keypad up to reveal more keys: Ans, π, 1/x, nth root, ±, √, x², and x^y. Drag down to see more History. √144 + 6 = 18 2 × 3² = 18 ³√27 = 3 Tap √ on a number you’ve already typed to take its square root without restarting the expression. Use Ans to pick up where your last calculation left off. THEMES & CUSTOMIZATION Choose from seven color themes: Classic, Cranberry, Denim, Grape, Grass, Pumpkin, or Violet. Every theme supports light and dark appearances, plus Increase Contrast. Customize the keypad too. Choose a standard calculator layout (7-8-9 on top) or a phone-style layout (1-2-3), with round or square buttons. ACCESSIBILITY Built with VoiceOver users in mind, with clear navigation, descriptive labels, and braille display support. Text size and Increase Contrast settings are respected throughout. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY MATH From tips and discounts to powers and roots, Dash Calc focuses on everyday calculations. Trigonometry and logarithms aren’t included. Designed for portrait use. ABOUT THE FREE TRIAL Dash Calc is free to download and includes a 7-day trial of the full app. Start the trial whenever you’re ready by completing a $0 purchase in the app. There is no automatic charge when the trial ends. A one-time Lifetime Unlock purchase is required to continue entering calculations afterward. Your previous History remains viewable without purchase. There are no subscriptions, no ads, and no additional in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Roman Numeral4 screens
Dash Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dash Calc at Free against Roman Numeral's $0.99. Dash Calc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 69 months). Roman Numeral's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating and review sentiment 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

Dash Calc is free to download; Roman Numeral costs $0.99 up front. Dash Calc sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Roman Numeral asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Roman Numeral against 5.0 for Dash Calc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roman Numeral ships an update every 69 months, Dash Calc every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Roman Numeral versus Dash Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoman NumeralDash Calc
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 69 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH ValeurEnbright LLC

Customer experience

Roman Numeral

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dash Calc

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Roman Numeral

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dash Calc

One-time2
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.00

Questions

Is Roman Numeral free?
Roman Numeral costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dash Calc free?
Dash Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roman Numeral or Dash Calc?
Roman Numeral and Dash Calc are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Roman Numeral or Dash Calc have ads?
Roman Numeral shows ads; Dash Calc does not.
Which is updated more often, Roman Numeral or Dash Calc?
Roman Numeral ships an update every 69 months, and Dash Calc every 4 days. Most recently, Roman Numeral was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dash Calc on October 27, 2026.

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