Comparison

Dash Calc vs prismCalc

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

prismCalc

This app offers a visually appealing and functional calculator for everyday financial tasks like splitting bills, calculating discounts, and comparing loan payments. It provides live calculation previews, a history of recent results, and various everyday tools.

Highlights
  • Live calculation preview
  • History of recent results
  • Tip and split bill calculator
  • Discount calculator
  • Loan calculator
  • Unit converter
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Split a dinner bill in seconds. Check a discount before you buy. Compare loan payments side by side. prismCalc is the everyday calculator for the math that happens outside a spreadsheet — beautiful glass design, no ads, no tracking. **LIVE CALCULATION PREVIEW** • See the running result while you build an expression • Keep enough context on screen to catch mistakes before pressing equals **KEEP RECENT RESULTS CLOSE** • Dynamic Island can keep your last calculation visible while you switch apps • Widgets and quick actions help you get back to recent math without digging through the app • History lets you reuse prior calculator, tip, discount, loan, and conversion entries **CORE CALCULATOR** • Large calculator buttons with haptic feedback • Memory functions (M+, M−, MC, MR) with indicator dot • Long-press display to copy, double-tap to paste • Standard or alternate key layout — choose what feels natural • Display gestures for backspace, undo backspace, recall, clear, copy, and paste **EVERYDAY TOOLS (Pro)** • Tip & Split — tips, equal splits, rounded per-person totals, and by-share splits for uneven groups • Discount Calculator — original price, savings, sale price, and tax • Loan Calculator — mortgage, auto, student, and personal loans. Mortgages lead with the total monthly payment, with principal + interest and escrow (property tax, insurance, HOA) as immediate context. Includes payoff planning, extra-payment what-ifs, and full amortization details • Unit Converter — 38 length, weight, volume, and temperature units, with Metric, US Customary, and Imperial results grouped clearly **HISTORY & NOTES (Pro)** • Save, review, search, and filter past calculations • Name and pin saved calculations so important bills, payoff plans, and conversions are easier to find later • Mortgage scenarios save with full escrow context (property tax, insurance, HOA, escrow toggle) so reopening a saved payoff plan restores the exact inputs • Add notes to any calculation • Share calculations with notes via Messages, Mail, or any app • Lock important entries so they cannot be accidentally deleted • Optional iCloud Sync across devices **ALWAYS WITHIN REACH** • Home Screen widgets — small, medium, and large (all free) • Lock Screen widgets — accessory circular, rectangular, and inline (free) • Control Center widgets — quick actions for calculator, tip, split, discount, unit converter, loan, and copy last result • Siri Shortcuts — calculate tips, split bills, convert units including volume, and recall recent results • Apple Watch companion — calculator, tip, discount, and split right on your wrist with all 10 themes synced **THEMES AND LAYOUT** • Animated mesh gradient backgrounds with true glassmorphism • 4 free themes (Aurora, Calming Blues, Dark Glass, Pearl) plus 6 Pro themes • Square or round buttons, plus standard or alternate key layout **PRIVACY FIRST** • No tracking, no analytics, no ads, no account required • Your data stays on your device unless you choose optional iCloud Sync **ACCESSIBILITY** • VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Increase Contrast, Reduced Motion, and alternative key layout Built by a solo developer. Thanks for supporting independent apps. Disclaimer: Calculations provided by prismCalc are for informational and illustrative purposes only. Results are estimates and do not constitute financial advice, guaranteed loan terms, or a commitment to lend. Actual rates and payments may vary based on lender-specific criteria. LaClair Technologies is not a financial institution.

Screenshots

Dash Calc4 screens
prismCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: prismCalc at freemium against Dash Calc's paid. prismCalc also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and prismCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dash Calc against 5.0 for prismCalc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dash Calc ships an update every 5 days, prismCalc weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dash Calc versus prismCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDash CalcprismCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnbright LLCPatrick LaClair

Customer experience

Dash Calc

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

prismCalc

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dash Calc

One-time2
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.00
1 purchases

prismCalc

One-time1
  • prismCalc Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Dash Calc free?
Dash Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is prismCalc free?
prismCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dash Calc or prismCalc?
Dash Calc and prismCalc are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Dash Calc or prismCalc have ads?
Neither Dash Calc nor prismCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dash Calc or prismCalc?
Dash Calc ships an update every 5 days, and prismCalc weekly. Most recently, Dash Calc was updated on October 12, 2026 and prismCalc on October 3, 2026.

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