# DayCalc Pro vs Word2Art

The clearest difference is price: Word2Art at Free against DayCalc Pro's $0.99. DayCalc Pro's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Word2Art is free to download; DayCalc Pro costs $0.99 up front. DayCalc Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Word2Art sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DayCalc Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 181 and 339 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of DayCalc Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Word2Art's.

DayCalc Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Word2Art every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayCalc Pro | Word2Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycalc-pro-note-calculator/id654444242/reviews)** | [4.4 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word2art/id1268502758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 181 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [良峰 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/654444245) | [Wuhan Tufu Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619750692) |

## What reviewers say

### DayCalc Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycalc-pro-note-calculator/id654444242)

This app combines a powerful calculator with a comprehensive unit converter. It offers standard and scientific calculations, allows notes to be added to history, and supports a wide range of units and custom conversions. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with customizable themes and watchOS integration.

**Highlights:** Standard and scientific calculator, Add notes to calculations, Over 600 units in 20 categories, Custom unit creation, Automatic currency exchange rate updates, Dark Mode support, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Constants Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Festivals Theme Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Theme Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bird Theme Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Insects Theme Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Theme Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Festivals Theme Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Unit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Complete Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable themes and colors
- 📊 Comprehensive feature set (scientific, fractions, conversions)
- 💰 Great value for price (free or $1)
- 📝 Useful history/tape feature for tracking calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Update installation issues and stuck downloads
- 🐛 Display cutoff in landscape mode on smaller phones
- 🐛 Fraction display cuts off large numbers
- 🐛 Currency converter fails after favoriting
- 🐛 Copy function only copies first number

**Reported bugs**

- Latest update stuck on download/installation loop
- Display rendering issues in landscape mode on iPhone 12/13 mini
- Fraction results display truncated with large numbers
- Fraction operator placement incorrect during multi-step calculations
- Currency conversion broken after favoriting currencies

**Requested features**

- Cursor movement for easier digit and symbol editing
- Back button to delete individual numbers instead of clearing all
- History display directly above input without clicking
- Back button in converter functions for easier navigation
- Improved animated transitions for better aesthetics


### Word2Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word2art/id1268502758)

Create unique word clouds from text, analyze word frequencies, and clean up text data. Supports multiple languages and offers various customization options for designs. Save and export your creations in multiple formats.

**Highlights:** Personalized word cloud creation, Word frequency analysis, Text cleanup (HTML, Markdown, etc.), Multi-language support, Customizable fonts, colors, and shapes, Offline functionality, Export to JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative program with creative potential
- 👍 Easy to use (historically)
- 👍 Worked like a charm (historically)
- 👍 Very reasonable price (historically)
- 👍 Not pushed to pay for extra features (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Everything is paid
- 💸 Limited options
- 💸 Excessive price
- 💸 Paid for pro, still standard
- 💸 Lost money

**Reported bugs**

- App still standard after paying for pro
- Restore failure: 21004
- Full options not enabled after purchase
- Unable to restore app due to error message
- App asks to pay again after subscription

**Requested features**

- Return previous version
- Restore old images and shapes
- Provide resolution options
- Adapt to new iPhones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayCalc Pro free?

DayCalc Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Word2Art free?

Word2Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DayCalc Pro or Word2Art?

DayCalc Pro is rated higher. DayCalc Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while Word2Art averages 4.4 from 339 ratings.

### Do DayCalc Pro or Word2Art have ads?

Neither DayCalc Pro nor Word2Art shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayCalc Pro or Word2Art?

DayCalc Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Word2Art every 2 months. Most recently, DayCalc Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Word2Art on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*