Comparison

Dash Calc vs Calculator

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

Calculator

A clean and accurate calculator for iPhone and iPad that prioritizes user experience with no ads or pop-ups. It offers essential math functions, a history log, a unit converter, and an optional scientific mode. Premium features include additional themes and history export.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Full expression view
  • Automatic calculation history
  • Unit converter
  • Scientific mode
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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A calculator that gets out of your way. No ads, no pop-ups, no account. Just clean, accurate math on iPhone and iPad. WHY PEOPLE SWITCH Most free calculators interrupt you with video ads, upgrade screens and rating pop-ups. Calculator: Simple & Clean never does. Open it and start typing. MATH YOU CAN TRUST • Correct order of operations, so 2 + 3 × 4 = 14 • See the full expression as you type, with a live result • Smart percent, sign toggle and decimal formatting • Repeat the last operation by tapping equals again • Safe handling of divide by zero HISTORY THAT STAYS • Every calculation is saved automatically • Tap any past result to use it again • Swipe to delete single entries or clear it all SCIENTIFIC MODE • Rotate to landscape or tap the toggle for scientific functions • sin, cos, tan, logs, powers, roots, factorial, pi and e • Degrees and radians UNIT CONVERTER Convert length, weight, temperature, volume, area, speed, time and data in one tap. FAST, FORGIVING INPUT • Backspace key, or swipe the display to delete the last digit • Long press to copy a result, paste numbers straight in • Gentle haptic feedback on every key • Large, easy to hit buttons DESIGNED FOR YOU • Beautiful themes, with full Dark Mode support • Works on iPhone and iPad, in portrait and landscape PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No account. No tracking. Your numbers and calculations never leave your device. Works fully offline. PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) The calculator, history, scientific mode and unit converter are free forever. Premium adds: • Extra themes • Alternate app icons • Search and export your history Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sebastiandoyle.github.io/simple-calculator-ios/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Dash Calc4 screens
Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dash Calc at 5.0 against Calculator's 1.0. Dash Calc also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dash Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash Calc has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dash Calc ships an update every 5 days, Calculator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dash Calc versus Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDash CalcCalculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnbright LLCSebastian Doyle

Customer experience

Dash Calc

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

Calculator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dash Calc

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

Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dash Calc free?
Dash Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator free?
Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dash Calc or Calculator?
Dash Calc is rated higher. Dash Calc averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Calculator averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dash Calc or Calculator have ads?
Neither Dash Calc nor Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dash Calc or Calculator?
Dash Calc ships an update every 5 days, and Calculator every 3 days. Most recently, Dash Calc was updated on November 7, 2026 and Calculator on October 30, 2026.

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