Comparison

Dash Calc vs PlantBud

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

Head to head
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 four more operators: ±, √, x², and x^y. Drag down to see more History. √144 + 6 = 18 2 × 3² = 18 Tap √ on a number you’ve already typed to take its square root without restarting the expression. THEMES & CUSTOMIZATION Choose from six color themes: Classic, Cranberry, Denim, 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, logarithms, and scientific constants 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.

About

PlantBud

Features
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Plant Watering Assistant App — Keep Your Plants Thirst-Free! Why choose this app? Smart Plant Care: Automatically adjusts watering schedules based on plant type, humidity, and seasons for vibrant, healthy greenery. Thoughtful Reminders: Customize times and receive alerts so you never miss a watering—even on business trips or vacations. Growth Tracking: Snap photos to log progress and watch your small sprouts grow into lush, thriving plants! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription Terms: https://heathered-chiller-081.notion.site/391e6b8c14b2808f867dd61142b24d03?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://heathered-chiller-081.notion.site/1fee6b8c14b280ea9a9feb679caf5075?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Dash Calc4 screens
PlantBud3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlantBud at none against Dash Calc's 2. PlantBud also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Dash Calc's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Dash Calc sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PlantBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dash Calc ships an update every 6 days, PlantBud every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dash Calc versus PlantBud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDash CalcPlantBud
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnbright LLC承萍 马

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dash Calc

One-time2
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.00
None

PlantBud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dash Calc free?
Dash Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlantBud free?
PlantBud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dash Calc or PlantBud have ads?
Neither Dash Calc nor PlantBud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dash Calc or PlantBud?
Dash Calc ships an update every 6 days, and PlantBud every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dash Calc was updated on September 11, 2026 and PlantBud on September 27, 2026.

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