Comparison

Dash Calc vs GOLD

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 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.

About

GOLD

An elegant, gold-themed calculator app offering essential math operations and percentage calculations with a minimalist design. It provides a premium user experience with big buttons and a clear display for quick daily calculations.

Highlights
  • Essential math operations
  • Percentage calculations
  • Clean, aesthetic interface
  • Premium gold theme
  • Big buttons
  • Easy-to-read display
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GOLD • CALCULATOR is a premium math tool focused on core operations, minimalism, and a premium experience. Replace your boring default app with an elegant, gold-themed aesthetic calculator. Nothing extra – just an elegant design, big buttons, and flawless performance. Features: - Essential math operations and percentage calculations. - Clean, aesthetic interface with a premium feel. - Easy-to-read display for quick daily calculations. Perfect for quick daily math, school homework, or just adding a touch of luxury to your home screen!

Screenshots

Dash Calc4 screens
GOLD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dash Calc at 5.0 against GOLD's 3.8. Dash Calc also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). GOLD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. GOLD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dash Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dash Calc ships an update every 4 days, GOLD every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dash Calc versus GOLD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDash CalcGOLD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnbright LLCAleksandr Pulatov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dash Calc

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

GOLD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dash Calc free?
Dash Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GOLD free?
GOLD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dash Calc or GOLD?
Dash Calc is rated higher. Dash Calc averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GOLD averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Dash Calc or GOLD have ads?
Neither Dash Calc nor GOLD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dash Calc or GOLD?
Dash Calc ships an update every 4 days, and GOLD every 7 months. Most recently, Dash Calc was updated on October 27, 2026 and GOLD on October 25, 2026.

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