Comparison

Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator vs Numerical³

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

[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.

About

Numerical³

A powerful and beautifully designed calculator app that offers advanced scientific functions, automatic bracket handling, and a unique no-equals button interface. It integrates seamlessly with iOS features like widgets and keyboards for calculations anywhere.

Highlights
  • No equals button interface
  • Automatic bracket handling
  • Full scientific keypad
  • Today Widget integration
  • Numerical² Keyboard for any app
  • Equation editing
  • Customizable themes
Features
Read full description

Numerical³ is still the calculator without equal. The first Numerical shipped in 2014—v3 brings long-requested improvements and the same focus on delightful, minimalist utility apps.MAC TOONumerical runs natively on macOS: multiple windows, tabs, resizing, desktop widgets, full keyboard support, and synced history. Download it on the Mac App Store.WIDGETSLock screen and Home Screen widgets—modernized on iPhone and iPad.THEMESBrand-new neo-morphic themes alongside our most popular picks—each with light and dark variants that follow your iOS appearance settings. Use the Theme Picker to preview them all.ICONSTheme Home Screen icons match iOS 26 with glass effects, Dark Mode, and tints.HISTORYYour equations stay visible on screen—above the keyboard on iPhone (portrait) and to the side on iPad and Mac. iCloud keeps history in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.KEYBOARDSExternal keyboards are fully supported on iPhone, iPad, and macOS—including the shortcuts you expect.SOUND FXSounds and clicky feedback on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Haptics on iPhone.14+ LANGUAGESThe entire app is localized in 14+ languages—including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Russian—with international digits and formats. Missing yours? Let us know.Mana Machines—Numerical³ and upcoming apps from a studio focused on delightful, minimal, human-centered utilities. More on the way.Questions or feedback: manamachineventures@gmail.comDeveloped by Andrew J Clark. Designed by Andrew J Clark & Alex Vanderzon.

Screenshots

Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator4 screens
Numerical³4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Numerical³ at Free against Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator's $2.99. Numerical³ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 363). Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Numerical³ is free to download; Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator against 4.8 for Numerical³. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 363 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator's written reviews are positive against 75% of Numerical³'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator ships an update every 3 months, Numerical³ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator versus Numerical³: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanecal Plus Sci. CalculatorNumerical³
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (363 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews — better75.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3631.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoriyasu KutsuzawaAndrew J Clark

Customer experience

Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator

All ratings363 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative11.7%

Numerical³

All ratings1,338 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative15.2%

Bugs and requests

Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Numerical³

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unresponsive keys
  • Calculation errors
  • Crashes on startup

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add scientific functions (square root, trigonometry, etc.)
  • Implement an equals button
  • Add more theme options
  • Develop an iPad version
  • Bring back widget support

In-app purchases

None

Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Numerical³

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator free?
Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numerical³ free?
Numerical³ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator or Numerical³?
Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator and Numerical³ are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 363 and 1.3K ratings respectively.
Do Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator or Numerical³ have ads?
Neither Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator nor Numerical³ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator or Numerical³?
Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator ships an update every 3 months, and Numerical³ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Panecal Plus Sci. Calculator was updated on October 2, 2026 and Numerical³ on October 1, 2026.

Other comparisons