Mac Tools vs Calc.X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mac Tools
This app transforms your iOS device into a sound and vibration detection tool. It helps pinpoint defective parts in vehicles and machinery by analyzing rattles, squeaks, and grinding sounds. Requires additional hardware for full functionality.
- Sound and vibration detection
- Pinpoints defective parts
- User-friendly interface
- Analog and digital display options
- Adjustable sound settings
- Informative user guide
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Developed for the service technician in mind, the Mac Tools SmartEAR LITE Sound & Vibration Detection app will assist in locating and pinpointing defective or worn parts in automobiles, heavy machinery or industrial equipment. When used to diagnose vibration, rattles, squeaks and grinding sounds, the SmartEAR LITE will simplify the task of locating and pinpointing the troubled area or part with ease. When used with our specially designed hardware kits your iOS device will be able to transform into a state of the art Sound & Vibration Detection Tool allowing for ease of locating and pinpointing those hard to find troubled areas or parts. ****NOTE: Additional hardware is required to use this app. For information on how to purchase hardware please contact your local Mac Tools Distributor or call 1-800-MAC-TOOLS**** Features: User friendly interface and intuitive operation. Sound level reading displays average, peak and real-time values. Sound level readings are displayed in either Analog or Digital. Analog and Digital readings have 2 display panels the user can choose from. Analog Meter or Analog Wave-Form. Digital Numeric or Digital Bar Graph. Background sound off-setting, sample rates, decibel off-setting can be manually be set. Reset/Refresh buttons reset/refresh values to default settings. Sound Level Reading Sampling Rate Decibel Off-set Master Volume Control User information guide includes informative facts about sound perception and permissible noise level exposure as well as a sound level comparison reference chart. Additional Information: Required: Any iOS device running iOS 5.0+. Recommended: iPhone 4 and newer/ iPod Touch 4 and newer. Compatible: iPad 2 and newer.
Calc.X
A straightforward calculator designed for basic arithmetic tasks. It offers a clean interface for solving everyday calculations without complex features. Ideal for quick computations.
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Clean user interface
- Easy to use
- Quick calculations
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A simple calculator for simple problems!
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Verdict
Mac Tools and Calc.X both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Mac Tools's written reviews are positive against 0% of Calc.X's. Calc.X's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mac Tools against 5.0 for Calc.X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Mac Tools's written reviews are positive against 0% of Calc.X's.
Mac Tools ships an update every 28 months, Calc.X daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mac Tools | Calc.X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JS Products, Inc. | Kristopher Jackson |
Customer experience
Mac Tools
Calc.X
In-app purchases
Mac Tools
No in-app purchases
Calc.X
No in-app purchases
