Comparison

CalcBox vs Candy Reader

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

Head to head
About

CalcBox

This app combines numerous essential calculation tools into a single, user-friendly interface. It handles everything from basic arithmetic and unit conversions to financial planning, health tracking, and academic performance. Simplify your daily tasks with this comprehensive utility.

Highlights
  • Basic and scientific calculations
  • Extensive unit and currency conversion
  • Financial calculators (loan, deposit, tip, discount)
  • Health and fitness trackers (BMI, ovulation)
  • Time and date calculations (D-Day, world clock)
  • Academic tools (GPA calculator)
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CalcBox makes life more convenient with its user-friendly design and smart calculation functions. It efficiently handles various real-life calculations, integrating multiple tools into one app, and features a simple, intuitive interface that anyone can use. Download CalcBox now and simplify your life! ▷ Calculator Perform basic arithmetic and simple scientific calculations quickly. Equations and results can be saved for future use. ▷ Unit Converter Convert units like area, length, temperature, weight, volume, data, time, speed, pressure, force, energy, fuel efficiency, and more, making it versatile for various needs. ▷ D-Day Calculator Calculate days leading up to important dates or see how many days have passed since an anniversary. ▷ World Clock Converter Check the time in cities around the world or calculate the time across different time zones. ▷ Currency Calculator Quickly convert exchange rates for international travel or transactions, with offline use supported via saved rates. ▷ BMI Calculator Enter your height and weight to calculate your BMI and BMR, and visualize results through saved graphs. ▷ Unit Price Calculator Compare prices by calculating the unit price of multiple products. Save and modify results as needed. ▷ Tip Calculator Conveniently calculate tips for meals or services, including per-person splits. ▷ Percentage Calculator Useful for financial transactions, accurately calculating discounts, and taxes. ▷ Discount Calculator Easily find the final price after discounts, including VAT calculations. ▷ Loan Calculator Check financial status by calculating loan repayments and interest. ▷ Deposit and Savings Calculator Calculate future savings by applying deposit amounts and interest rates, including simple and compound interest calculations. ▷ VAT Calculator Accurately calculate the final price including VAT. ▷ Fuel Efficiency Calculator Determine your car's fuel efficiency based on mileage and fuel consumption. ▷ Fuel Price Calculator Calculate your car’s fuel cost using mileage and gas prices. ▷ Ovulation Date Calculator Predict ovulation and fertile windows, supporting family planning and cycle tracking with health notes. ▷ GPA Calculator Track academic performance by calculating GPA, aiding in academic planning. ▷ Age Calculator Calculate your age by entering your birth date, with the option to save and edit results. ▷ Pace Calculator Determine running pace by entering distance and time, including treadmill speed conversion. [Disclaimer] Realbyte Inc. disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy, appropriateness, or reliability of the data provided by the CalcBox app. The company is not liable for errors, omissions, or any damages arising from defects, delays, interruptions, or reliance on the app's information. Subscription pricing and terms: CalcBox offers a $0.99/month auto-renewing monthly subscription and a $9.99/year auto-renewing annual subscription, which removes ads and allows users to choose additional app design themes while maintaining an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Read more about our terms and conditions here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://calcbox.realbyteapps.com/privacy.html

About

Candy Reader

This utility extension prevents comic readers from reverting to the first page after a short period of reading. It ensures a seamless comic reading experience without interruptions. Enjoy your comics without the frustration of being reset.

Highlights
  • Prevents page reset in comic readers
  • Seamless reading experience
  • Safari extension
  • Fixes 8-minute page revert bug
Features
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Designed to prevent your Candy comic reader from going back to page 1 around 8 minutes into reading a comic. Many people have been complaining about this issue. This safari extension enables you to read your comics without it reverting you back to page one.

Screenshots

CalcBox4 screens
Candy Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candy Reader at none against CalcBox's 2. Candy Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). CalcBox's advantage is ratings volume (362 vs 1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CalcBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Candy Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Candy Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalcBox has 362 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcBox ships an update every 3 weeks, Candy Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CalcBox versus Candy Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcBoxCandy Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (362 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings362 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRealbyte Inc.Mark Ramrattan

Customer experience

CalcBox

All ratings362 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative2.8%

Candy Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CalcBox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads cannot be closed with X button
  • Excessive ads appearing after initial use period
  • Deceptive ad behavior after one week of use

Requested features

6 requests
  • One-time payment option to remove ads permanently
  • Premium ad-free version (like Money Manager app)
  • Set as default calculator option
  • Deposit/savings calculator with day-level precision
  • Bitcoin/cryptocurrency support
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  • Account checking integration with calculation features

Candy Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CalcBox

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Candy Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcBox free?
CalcBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candy Reader free?
Candy Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CalcBox or Candy Reader?
Candy Reader is rated higher. CalcBox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Candy Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CalcBox or Candy Reader have ads?
CalcBox shows ads; Candy Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, CalcBox or Candy Reader?
CalcBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Candy Reader every 3 days. Most recently, CalcBox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Candy Reader on June 10, 2026.

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