Touchless Counter vs PencilCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Touchless Counter
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Counter that counts up without touch
PencilCalc
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PencilCalc PencilCalc displays calculation results in the vertical arithmetic format taught in Japanese elementary schools. Even when used like a regular calculator, the answers appear neatly in the traditional pencil-and-paper style, helping children intuitively understand how addition and subtraction work. Itโs perfect for classrooms, home study, or even as brain training for seniors. You can also enjoy ad-free use for 48 hours by watching a short ad โ making it safe and comfortable for anyone to use. Main Features โข Displays addition and subtraction in vertical (column) format โข Supports numbers up to 999,999 โข non-personalized ads only
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PencilCalc at none against Touchless Counter's shown. PencilCalc also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Touchless Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Touchless Counter ships an update fortnightly, PencilCalc every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Touchless Counter | PencilCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.8.3 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | YASUHIDE MATSUMOTO |
In-app purchases
Touchless Counter
No in-app purchases
PencilCalc
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Touchless Counter free?
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Do Touchless Counter or PencilCalc have ads?
Which is updated more often, Touchless Counter or PencilCalc?
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