Calculator vs Helm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator
This calculator app features a unique hexagonal interface with color-coded buttons for easy operation. It offers a comprehensive set of mathematical functions, including basic operations, trigonometry, logarithms, and memory functions, optimized for touch control.
- Unique hexagonal button layout
- Full scientific and basic math functions
- Trigonometric and logarithmic operations
- Memory functions (m+, m-, AC)
- Radian/degree toggle
- Color-coded buttons
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A calculator with a unique hexagonal interface where all buttons are arranged in a honeycomb pattern. Features: - Non-standard button layout in hexagonal shapes - Complete set of mathematical functions: basic operations, trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan, sinh, cosh, tanh), logarithms (ln, log₁₀), powers and roots - Additional functions: percentages, constants (π, e), exponential operations - Memory buttons (m+, m-, AC) - Radian/degree toggle (Rad) - Scientific notation (EE) - Color-coded buttons for different operation types The interface is optimized for touch control on iPad. The hexagonal grid provides an ergonomic arrangement of frequently used functions around the numeric keypad.
Helm
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Helm connects over SSH on your local network — no cloud, no third-party servers, just direct control. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FREE: • Trackpad — Move your cursor with smooth gestures, tap to click, scroll naturally • Keyboard — Quick clipboard shortcuts: copy, paste, cut, select all • Audio — Adjust volume, mute/unmute, quick presets • Power — Sleep, lock, restart, or shut down your Mac remotely UNLOCK HELM PRO: • Media Control — Now playing info, playback controls, seek, shuffle & repeat for Music and Spotify • Brightness — Adjust display brightness with a simple slider • Appearance — Toggle dark mode and change your Mac's accent color • Bluetooth — View connected devices with battery levels, connect and disconnect • Apps — See running apps, quit or force quit with one tap • Browser Tabs — Manage Safari and Chrome tabs remotely • Screenshot — Capture your Mac's screen and save to your iPhone • Storage — Monitor disk usage, view volumes, eject external drives HOW IT WORKS: 1. Enable Remote Login (SSH) on your Mac 2. Connect Helm on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Start controlling — that's it WHY HELM? • Privacy First — All data stays on your local network. No cloud. No tracking. • Auto-Discovery — Finds your Mac automatically via Bonjour • Multiple Devices — Save and switch between multiple Macs • Secure — Passwords stored in iOS Keychain with SSH host key verification • Beautiful Design — Premium dark interface with smooth animations and haptic feedback Perfect for developers, power users, and anyone who wants to control their Mac from the couch. Download Helm and take control today. Privacy Policy: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Calculator at 3 against Helm's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Helm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxim Frolov | Cappsule Teknoloji |
In-app purchases
Calculator
- Scientific Version$4.99
Helm
- Helm Pro$4.99









