Comparison

MechMath vs Math Simply

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

Head to head
About

MechMath

A visually appealing and user-friendly calculator designed with a mechanical keyboard aesthetic. It offers basic arithmetic functions for integers and decimals, featuring satisfying sound effects with each button press.

Highlights
  • Mechanical keyboard UI
  • Button sound effects
  • Basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
  • Integer and decimal support
  • Clean and simple design
Features
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Welcome to MechMath! A good-looking, easy-to-use calculator. Since there is no official calculator for the iPad, and I haven't been able to find any other calculators with a good aesthetic, I decided to make my own. Perhaps the function of the MechMath is very simple, but the appearance must be qualified. Features of mechanical abacus: - UI is mechanical keyboard style - When the button is clicked, there will be a button sound effect that mimics the mechanical keyboard - Supports simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers and decimals, but does not support complex scientific calculation requirements, such as square root, etc. - Accepts input of up to 11 characters, more input will not respond.

About

Math Simply

This app offers a simple, ad-free calculator with a home screen widget for quick calculations. It also includes a comprehensive unit converter and extensive personalization options. Future updates are included with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Home screen widget calculator
  • Unit converter (100+ units)
  • Cache memory function
  • User-friendly hints
  • Global localization
  • Personalization options
  • One-time purchase for life
Features
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NO Advertising, Math Simply is an easy-to-use calculator with a minimalist design that allows users to place the calculator on the Home Screen of their iOS or macOS device to perform calculations directly without opening the app itself. The widget calculator has an almost identical calculation experience to the main APP. Version 2.0.0 introduces a brand-new unit converter feature, offering conversions for over 100 units across 10 categories, with more content to be added in future updates. It has the following features: 1. Easy-to-use interface – has the same design interface as the traditional calculator, simple and clear. 2. Has almost the same widget calculation experience as the main program (the widget calculator only lacks the cache memory function). 3. Adopts the cache memory function and provides four cache operation buttons, which is convenient for diversified calculations. 4. User-friendly hints – hints for “Previous Result”, “current operator” and operation status during calculations. 5. Global Localization – Math Simply not only supports 12 languages, but also provides globalization support, whether you are used to using “.” or “,” as a decimal point, or “,” or “‘” as a thousands separator, Math Simply adapts to your needs in real time. 6. Personalization – For display modes, button vibration, button shapes and colors, and even display fonts, Math Simply offers adjustments to provide a variety of personalized settings. 7. Unit Converter - Quick and intuitive unit conversions, with customizable precision control. 8. Future Upgrades – Math Simply is a one-time purchase and download for life, with access to all future upgrades (including more convenient calculation features). Math Simply currently supports all iPhone and iPad devices with iOS 17 installed. In addition, thanks to the characteristics of the M series chips, Mac with Apple Silicon chips can also install this app and use the Widget Calculator function. In the near future, Math Simply will also add more convenient features, aiming to help users calculate more conveniently. Thank you for your support!

Screenshots

MechMath3 screens
Math Simply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MechMath at Free against Math Simply's $1.99. MechMath also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Math Simply's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads 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

MechMath is free to download; Math Simply costs $1.99 up front. MechMath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Simply asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MechMath ships an update every 4 days, Math Simply every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MechMath versus Math Simply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMechMathMath Simply
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志鹏 刘振捷 周

Customer experience

MechMath

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Math Simply

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MechMath

One-time1
  • CalculatorPro$1.99
None

Math Simply

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MechMath free?
MechMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Simply free?
Math Simply costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MechMath or Math Simply have ads?
Neither MechMath nor Math Simply shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MechMath or Math Simply?
MechMath ships an update every 4 days, and Math Simply every 2 months. Most recently, MechMath was updated on August 21, 2026 and Math Simply on September 19, 2026.

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