# DayCalc Pro vs XYZMaker

The clearest difference is price: XYZMaker at Free against DayCalc Pro's $0.99. XYZMaker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). DayCalc Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (176 vs 1). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

XYZMaker is free to download; DayCalc Pro costs $0.99 up front. DayCalc Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and XYZMaker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XYZMaker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayCalc Pro has 176 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of DayCalc Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of XYZMaker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DayCalc Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, XYZMaker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayCalc Pro | XYZMaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycalc-pro-note-calculator/id654444242/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xyzmaker/id1519406342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [良峰 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/654444245) | [Dalian Xinyuzhi Software Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519404658) |

## 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


### XYZMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xyzmaker/id1519406342)

Create custom live wallpapers, animated GIFs, and dynamic photos from videos. Share your creations easily across various platforms and explore VR panoramic photos. Offers a unique LMR format for universal transmission.

**Highlights:** Create live wallpapers from videos, Generate animated GIFs, Convert GIF and Live Photo to video, Unique LMR format for universal sharing, VR panoramic photo browsing, Add QR codes to live wallpapers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XYZMakerPro Monthly Membership | $1.49 | per month |
| XYZMaker Pro Annualmembership | $10.49 | per year |
| XYZMakerPro LifetimeMembership | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayCalc Pro free?

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

### Is XYZMaker free?

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

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

XYZMaker is rated higher. DayCalc Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while XYZMaker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DayCalc Pro or XYZMaker have ads?

XYZMaker shows ads; DayCalc Pro does not.

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

DayCalc Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and XYZMaker every 3 months. Most recently, DayCalc Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and XYZMaker on September 22, 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.*