Dash Calc vs Talking compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Talking compass
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Know your direction without looking at your phone. Talking Compass is a simple, high-contrast compass that speaks your direction and guides you using sound and haptics. Perfect for hands-free use, outdoor adventures, and accessibility. FEATURES • Spoken Direction Hear your heading in real time with customisable speech modes. • North Finder Guided feedback helps you align perfectly with North. • Heading Lock Lock your direction and get alerts if you go off course. • Directional Haptics Feel your direction with unique vibration patterns for each direction. • Haptics Only Mode Use vibration-only feedback for silent navigation. • Adaptive Speech More guidance when moving, less when still. • High Contrast Design Clear, bold interface for visibility in bright conditions. • Built for Accessibility Large tap targets and full VoiceOver support. Simple!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talking compass at none against Dash Calc's 2. Dash Calc's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Dash Calc sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Talking compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dash Calc ships an update every 6 days, Talking compass monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dash Calc | Talking compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enbright LLC | Steven Johnson |
In-app purchases
Dash Calc
- 7-Day TrialFree
- Lifetime Unlock$4.00
Talking compass
No in-app purchases





