Comparison

calcDS vs DM50

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

Head to head
About

calcDS

Features
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The Last Calculator you will ever need. Perfect choice for scientists, engineers and programmers.featuring standard mathematic functions, as well as a full 64bit binary calculator with displays in Binary, Octal, Decimal and Hexadecimal. There are no IN-APP purchases or annoying ads ever

About

DM50

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DM50 is a faithful tribute to the golden era of scientific calculators, bringing the legendary HP-style experience to your iPhone with modern enhancements. Whether you're an engineer, student, scientist, or calculator enthusiast, DM50 delivers the power and precision you need, with the tactile familiarity of classic RPN entry and a crisp, authentic 132Ɨ64 monochrome LCD display. REVERSE POLISH NOTATION (RPN) A true HP-style RPN engine with a dynamic multi-level stack, stack lift, SWAP, ROLL and DROP. Once you learn the flow, complex calculations become faster and more intuitive. ALGEBRAIC MODE (CAS) Type expressions the way you write them: full operator precedence, parentheses and implicit multiplication (2Ļ€, 3(4+5)). Includes numerical derivatives āˆ‚(f,a), definite integrals ∫(f,a,b), and nine memory variables (x, y, z, A–F) for chained calculations. EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES Solve linear and quadratic equations — complex roots included — and linear inequalities. MATRIX ALGEBRA Matrices up to 5Ɨ5 in a dedicated editor: addition, subtraction, multiplication, transpose, trace, determinant and inverse. MORE MATH MODES • 3D vector calculations • Complex number arithmetic • Base conversion: decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal • Formula library with pixel-art diagrams, inspired by the classics • Constants library with common physical and mathematical constants SCIENTIFIC FUNCTIONS • Trigonometry with RAD / DEG / GRAD angle modes • Logarithms, exponentials, powers and roots • Hyperbolic functions, factorials and more AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE • Pixel-perfect monochrome LCD rendering (132Ɨ64) • Classic keyboard layout with BLUE / ORANGE • Real-time status bar: clock, angle mode, modifiers and battery • Retro sound effects BUILT FOR POWER USERS DM50 is designed for depth. The layered modifier system exposes dozens of functions without cluttering the interface — just like the classic calculators it draws in A LITTLE FUN TOO A built-in dice game to take a break between calculations. Track your high score.

Screenshots

calcDS4 screens
DM504 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DM50 at $0.99 against calcDS's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

calcDS costs $1.99 and DM50 $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
calcDS versus DM50: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercalcDSDM50
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.David SisemoreJavier Bascones

In-app purchases

None

calcDS

No in-app purchases

None

DM50

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is calcDS free?
calcDS costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DM50 free?
DM50 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do calcDS or DM50 have ads?
Neither calcDS nor DM50 shows ads.

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