Comparison

Dash Calc vs Parallel

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

Parallel

Perform multiple calculations simultaneously with a drag-and-drop interface. Features a scientific calculator, currency and crypto converter, and history saving with optional privacy locks. Customize with themes and fonts.

Highlights
  • Run 2, 3, or 4 calculations side-by-side
  • Drag and drop calculation arrangement
  • Scientific calculator mode
  • Currency and crypto converter
  • Save calculation history with notes
  • Face ID/passcode lock for privacy
  • Home screen widget and Quick Menu access
Features
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Parallel. Calculate more. DO MORE AT ONCE Why calculate one thing at a time? Run 2, 3, or 4 calculations side by side, and arrange them however you like with drag and drop. No more memorizing one result just to punch it into the next — it's all already on screen. That's the whole idea behind the name. ONLY WHAT YOU NEED No bloat, no clutter. Scientific mode covers exactly what you'd expect from a real scientific calculator — nothing more, nothing less. The converter covers 57 world currencies plus Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a handful of other crypto. Simple, on purpose. YOUR HISTORY, YOUR CALL Parallel only saves what you choose to keep — each calculation with your own note attached, kept separate for standard and scientific mode. Share any result straight from history, wherever you need it. Prefer to keep it private? Lock it all behind Face ID or your passcode. MADE TO FEEL RIGHT Swipe between calculator, scientific mode, and converter. Feel every tap with haptic feedback. Add a widget to your Home Screen, or pull it up instantly from Quick Menu. MAKE IT YOURS Free with the Classic theme. Unlock 10 named themes, a set of distinctive fonts, and the 4-screen layout with Parallel Pro — a one-time purchase, no subscription, ever. Your calculator has never looked this good. No ads. No data collected. Available in 34 languages.

Screenshots

Dash Calc4 screens
Parallel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Parallel at none against Dash Calc's 2. Parallel also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Dash Calc's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Parallel asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Parallel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dash Calc ships an update every 5 days, Parallel every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dash Calc versus Parallel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDash CalcParallel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnbright LLCEvgenii Chizhov

Customer experience

Dash Calc

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

Parallel

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dash Calc

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

Parallel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dash Calc free?
Dash Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parallel free?
Parallel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dash Calc or Parallel?
Dash Calc and Parallel are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Dash Calc or Parallel have ads?
Neither Dash Calc nor Parallel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dash Calc or Parallel?
Dash Calc ships an update every 5 days, and Parallel every 6 days. Most recently, Dash Calc was updated on October 12, 2026 and Parallel on October 10, 2026.

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