Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator vs GAUGE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator
This app functions as a scientific calculator with a multiline editable display. It allows users to view and modify formulas as they are entered, preventing errors. Past calculations can be reused, and variable memory enables efficient recalculations.
- Multiline editable formulas
- Re-calculation of past formulas
- Cursor-based editing and swipe navigation
- Copy and paste formulas
- Formula and answer history
- Number base conversion (binary, octal, decimal, hex)
- Variable memory
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[Description] Panecal is a scientific calculator app that allows you to display and modify formulas. It allows you to enter formulas while checking them, which prevents you from typing incorrectly or making calculation errors. It is also possible to reuse past formulas and use variable memory to change only certain values to calculate them. The display shows the cursor, and you can tap or press the arrow keys to quickly navigate to where you want to edit. It has a powerful, flexible and intuitive user interface with support for swiping to scroll through formulas and long-tap to copy and paste. [Features] - Re-calculation by using past formula - Easy editing by using a cursor operation and swipe the screen - Copy and paste formulas text - Formulas history and answers history table - Binary numbers, octal numbers, decimal numbers, hexadecimal numbers calculation and conversion (Max.32bits) - M+/M- memory functions and variable(A-F) memory - Arithmetic operations, inverse trigonometric functions, logarithmic functions, power functions, power root functions, factorials, absolute values, percent calculations, modulo calculation, polar and cartesian coordinate conversion - Angle units (DEG, RAD, GRAD) - Result format with Normal(standard), Fix (fixed decimal mode), Sci (significant figures), and Eng (index is in multiples of 3) - Decimal point character and grouping separator settings [Disclaimer] Please note in advance that Appsys is not responsible for any damage or lost profits caused by the use of this software, or any claims from third parties.
GAUGE
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Level, ruler, protractor, compass, stopwatch, counter, and plumb bob — seven precision measurement tools in one beautifully crafted app. No ads. One-time purchase. Industrial design aesthetics on your phone. Hard, precise haptic feedback that feels like calibrated hardware. Launch and measure instantly. No tutorials. No accounts. RULER Millimeter-precision markings. Two-point measurement + edge mode with case offset correction. LEVEL 1:1 square canvas with crosshair guides. Haptic click when level is achieved. PLUMB Gravity-aligned vertical and horizontal reference lines. Camera through-view for checking walls and columns. TIMER Monospaced real-time display. Lap function with AVG/BEST readouts. COUNTER Tap to count. Target setting + rate calculation per minute. Great for inventory or exercise tracking. COMPASS Strip and circular rose display modes. Haptic notch every 45 degrees. PROTRACTOR Rotating dial with snap modes (5/10/30/45 degrees). Camera through-view for measuring real objects. ■ Light and dark mode ■ Haptic feedback on every tool ■ No ads, no tracking ■ Works completely offline ■ One-time purchase — no ads on your instruments
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GAUGE at every 2 days against Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator's every 3 months. Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator costs $2.99 and GAUGE $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator ships an update every 3 months, GAUGE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator | GAUGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (363 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 363 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noriyasu Kutsuzawa | Hirosuke Yonekubo |
In-app purchases
Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator
No in-app purchases
GAUGE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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