Comparison

Arithmetic Calculators vs Shale

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

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Arithmetic Calculators

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Arithmetic is the study of the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. These operations are used in all other areas of mathematics, such as algebra, geometry, and calculus. The Arithmetic Calculators App shows you how to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems using the arithmetic long methods. In other words, it shows you how to solve arithmetic math problems if you don't have a calculator. We created this app because we believe learning and understanding how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with and without a calculator is essential for learning more complicated math. Mastering long addition, long subtraction, long multiplication, and long division will lay the groundwork for math success in school, daily life, and in the workforce. The app is fast, intuitive, and easy to use. It is a standalone app, which means that it will work perfectly fine in places with little or no Internet access.

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Shale

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You already spend hours on your phone. What if that time was earned by learning something that actually matters? Shale locks your most distracting apps and only unlocks them after you study. Every flashcard you complete earns you one minute of screen time. When your time runs out, the apps lock again. No willpower needed. Just a simple deal: learn first, scroll later. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps you want blocked (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and more) 2. Tell Shale what you want to learn. Our AI creates a personalized flashcard deck in seconds 3. Study your cards and earn screen time. 1 card = 1 minute 4. Your apps unlock. When time's up, learn a few more cards to keep going AI-POWERED FLASHCARDS Just describe what you want to learn in plain English: "Help me study for my biology exam" or "Teach me basic Japanese phrases." Shale's AI generates a complete deck tailored to your level. You can also create cards manually or expand any deck with more AI-generated content at any time. SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN LEARNING Shale uses spaced repetition to show you the right cards at the right time. Cards you struggle with appear more often. Cards you already know fade into the background. You learn faster with less effort. REAL APP BLOCKING This isn't a gentle reminder you can dismiss. Shale uses Apple's Screen Time API to actually block your selected apps until you've earned enough screen time. It works in the background, even when the app is closed. SCHEDULED BLOCKING Set daily blocking hours so Shale only steps in when you want it to. Block apps from 8am to 10pm, or keep them locked around the clock. LEARN ANYTHING Exam prep, new languages, job interview questions, coding concepts, history facts, or any topic you can think of. If you can describe it, Shale can teach it. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Try Shale Pro free for 14 days. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://joinshale.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://joinshale.com/privacy

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Arithmetic Calculators4 screens
Shale3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shale at Free against Arithmetic Calculators's $1.99. Arithmetic Calculators's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Shale is free to download; Arithmetic Calculators costs $1.99 up front. Shale sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Arithmetic Calculators asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Arithmetic Calculators versus Shale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArithmetic CalculatorsShale
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size0 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH ValeurElias Leinonen

In-app purchases

None

Arithmetic Calculators

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Shale

Subscriptions2
  • Shale Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Shale Annual Plan3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shale Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Arithmetic Calculators free?
Arithmetic Calculators costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shale free?
Shale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arithmetic Calculators or Shale have ads?
Neither Arithmetic Calculators nor Shale shows ads.

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