Comparison

BVCalc Lite vs Calculator Ultra

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

Head to head
About

BVCalc Lite

Features
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Calculate with confidence. BVCalc Lite combines live-updating algebraic entry with an RPN stack that shows the full expression behind every value. Reuse past work with a tap, switch modes anytime, and audit every step. Upgrade to BVCalc to unlock • Unlimited history tape & memory (Lite supports up to 2 items in memory and 4 calculations in the history tape) • Additional color theme & settings • No helper popups on scientific keys • Full external-keyboard letter shortcuts Core features in Lite • Live result as you type — no ā€œ=ā€ key • Reuse expressions from the tape/stack, not just values • Shared tape/stack with readable infix history • Switch between Algebraic ↔ RPN mid-calculation • Touch-friendly stack gestures (tap to swap/roll) • Basic & Scientific keyboards; copy/paste; edit history • Color-coded parentheses, themes, high-contrast mode • Memory for reusable snippets • No ads BVCalc Lite makes partial-step workflows fast and reliable: what you see is the math you actually entered.

About

Calculator Ultra

Features
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Calculator Ultra is a fast, accessible calculator designed for everyday use. CALCULATE WITH CONFIDENCE • Large, easy-to-tap keys • Live expression and result display • Memory functions, percentages, sign changes, and scientific tools • Calculation history with notes MORE THAN A CALCULATOR • Convert units and currencies • Calculate durations and date differences • Use the interactive Home Screen widget • Work in portrait or a dedicated landscape layout • Everyday calculations work offline; currency rates refresh online when available MAKE IT YOURS • Four polished themes stored on your device • Midnight, Graphite, Porcelain, and Forest styles • Consistent colors throughout the interface BUILT FOR EVERYONE • English is the default language • Supports Thai, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic • VoiceOver-friendly labels and right-to-left layout support No account or sign-in is required.

Screenshots

BVCalc Lite4 screens
Calculator Ultra3 screens

Verdict

The call

BVCalc Lite and Calculator Ultra are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BVCalc Lite versus Calculator Ultra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBVCalc LiteCalculator Ultra
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian Kenneth Vogelphakin chatngamapichat

In-app purchases

None

BVCalc Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Calculator Ultra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BVCalc Lite free?
BVCalc Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calculator Ultra free?
Calculator Ultra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BVCalc Lite or Calculator Ultra have ads?
Neither BVCalc Lite nor Calculator Ultra shows ads.

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