# DayCalc vs SimpleCaclulator

The clearest difference is rating: DayCalc at 4.7 against SimpleCaclulator's 3.8. DayCalc also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 67%) and ratings volume (126 vs 9). SimpleCaclulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SimpleCaclulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

DayCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayCalc has 126 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of DayCalc's written reviews are positive against 67% of SimpleCaclulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayCalc | SimpleCaclulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycalc-note-calculator/id661506264/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecaclulator/id1590751914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 170 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [良峰 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/654444245) | [Yaniv Belo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547982194) |

## What reviewers say

### DayCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycalc-note-calculator/id661506264)

This app combines a powerful calculator with a comprehensive unit converter. It offers standard, scientific, and fraction calculations, along with over 600 units across 20 categories. Users can customize units, add notes to calculations, and enjoy a visually appealing interface with multiple themes.

**Highlights:** Standard, scientific, and fraction calculator, Live voice calculator, Add notes to calculations, Over 600 units in 20 categories, Custom unit creation, Automatic currency exchange rate updates, 50+ themes and dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Constants Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Unit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Complete Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and convenient
- 💯 All-in-one calculator with multiple functions
- ✨ Customizable themes and backgrounds
- 🧮 Supports fraction calculations
- 📈 History and memory functions available

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Some users experience update issues
- ❌ Weight conversions not always available
- 🔊 Unwanted sound effects
- ❓ Ad-free cost unclear for cross-platform

**Reported bugs**

- Update issues, stuck in update loop
- Cannot install after removal
- Weight conversion not showing
- Keys making sound unexpectedly
- App not working after professional version update

**Requested features**

- Add Pi button
- Improve currency conversion navigation
- iCloud support for syncing across devices
- Add background running feature
- Ability to change app icon


### SimpleCaclulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecaclulator/id1590751914)

A free scientific calculator designed for iPad, offering both basic and scientific modes. It provides detailed explanations for each mathematical function to enhance user understanding of operations.

**Highlights:** Free scientific calculator, Basic and scientific modes, Detailed math function info, iPad optimized

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayCalc free?

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

### Is SimpleCaclulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DayCalc or SimpleCaclulator?

DayCalc is rated higher. DayCalc averages 4.7 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while SimpleCaclulator averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do DayCalc or SimpleCaclulator have ads?

DayCalc shows ads; SimpleCaclulator does not.

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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.*