Comparison

Smart Calc+ vs Nova Calc

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

Head to head

Smart Calculator App

Clean, Fast & No Ads

About

Smart Calc+

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Your ultimate tool for basic algebra, trigonometry (sin, cos), logarithms (log), and more. Perform quick and accurate calculations with a built-in history log to keep track of all your calculations.

About

Nova Calc

Features

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A clean, elegant, and lightning-fast calculator designed for your daily math. Whether you are balancing budget, doing homework, or calculating tips, Nova Calc provides a distraction-free experience with no intrusive ads. Key Features: • Basic & Scientific Modes: Easily switch between simple arithmetic and advanced scientific calculations (trigonometry, logarithms, exponents) by rotating your screen. • History Tape: Never lose track of your calculations. Review, copy, or reuse your previous formulas anytime. • Smart Percentage: Quick calculation for tips, discounts, taxes, and markups. • Clean & Beautiful: A minimalist interface that complements iOS. Supports Dark Mode flawlessly to save your eyes at night. • Lightweight & Private: No registration required, no internet connection needed, and we respect your privacy. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs a reliable daily calculator. Download now and make math effortless!

Screenshots

Smart Calc+3 screens

Nova Calc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Calc+ at every 3 days against Nova Calc's every 2 months. Smart Calc+ also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Calc+ ships an update every 3 days, Nova Calc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Smart Calc+ versus Nova Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Smart Calc+	Nova Calc
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 days — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	13.4 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	22 MB	2 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Rahman Usta	飞成

In-app purchases

None

Smart Calc+

No in-app purchases

None

Nova Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Calc+ free?

Smart Calc+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Nova Calc free?

Nova Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Smart Calc+ or Nova Calc have ads?

Neither Smart Calc+ nor Nova Calc shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Smart Calc+ or Nova Calc?

Smart Calc+ ships an update every 3 days, and Nova Calc every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Calc+ was updated on September 10, 2026 and Nova Calc on September 18, 2026.