Comparison

ROMES Probe vs BVCalc Lite

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

Head to head
About

ROMES Probe

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ROMES Probe connects to ROMES for on device testing. Currently the following tests are supported: Voice Call, HTTP Down- and upload, Ping, iPerf and GPS Logging

About

BVCalc Lite

Features
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Calculate with confidence. BVCalc Lite combines live-updating algebraic entry with an RPN stack that shows the full expression behind every value. Reuse past work with a tap, switch modes anytime, and audit every step. Upgrade to BVCalc to unlock • Unlimited history tape & memory (Lite supports up to 2 items in memory and 4 calculations in the history tape) • Additional color theme & settings • No helper popups on scientific keys • Full external-keyboard letter shortcuts Core features in Lite • Live result as you type — no ā€œ=ā€ key • Reuse expressions from the tape/stack, not just values • Shared tape/stack with readable infix history • Switch between Algebraic ↔ RPN mid-calculation • Touch-friendly stack gestures (tap to swap/roll) • Basic & Scientific keyboards; copy/paste; edit history • Color-coded parentheses, themes, high-contrast mode • Memory for reusable snippets • No ads BVCalc Lite makes partial-step workflows fast and reliable: what you see is the math you actually entered.

Screenshots

ROMES Probe1 screens
BVCalc Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BVCalc Lite at every 5 weeks against ROMES Probe's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ROMES Probe ships an update every 4 months, BVCalc Lite every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ROMES Probe versus BVCalc Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROMES ProbeBVCalc Lite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KGBrian Kenneth Vogel

In-app purchases

None

ROMES Probe

No in-app purchases

None

BVCalc Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ROMES Probe free?
ROMES Probe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BVCalc Lite free?
BVCalc Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ROMES Probe or BVCalc Lite have ads?
Neither ROMES Probe nor BVCalc Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ROMES Probe or BVCalc Lite?
ROMES Probe ships an update every 4 months, and BVCalc Lite every 5 weeks. Most recently, ROMES Probe was updated on October 2, 2026 and BVCalc Lite on October 2, 2026.

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