Comparison

Mathintosh vs Cursed Countdowns

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

Head to head
About

Mathintosh

This versatile utility app combines a simple calculator, scientific calculator, tip calculator, and unit converter into one powerful tool. It offers additional modes for fractions and the Pythagorean theorem, with extensive customization options and an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Simple and scientific calculator modes
  • Tip calculator with rounding and splitting
  • Unit converter with currency and timezone
  • Fraction and Pythagorean theorem modes
  • Customizable themes, fonts, and icons
  • Paper tape history and cross-app sharing
  • Apple Watch app and widget support
Features
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A calculator, a tip calculator, and a unit converter in one beautifully themed app. No ads, no tracking, and every feature is free. Mathintosh is a fast, fun, multi-function calculator for iPhone, iPad, iPhone Duo, and Apple Watch, packed with helpful tools, beautiful themes and plenty of ways to make it your own. Four Core Modes • Calculator: fast, easy, and every basic covered. • Scientific: trigonometry, logarithms, powers, factorials, memory and more. • Tip Calculator: pick your percentage, round the total up or down, and split the bill. • Converter: dozens of units across 10 categories, including live currency rates and time zones. Three More Modes • Fraction: separate whole-number, numerator and denominator pads, with step-by-step working. • Pythagoras: enter any two sides of a right triangle to find the third. • Quadrilaterals: solve for any four-sided shape. Made for Every Screen • iPhone Duo: Mathintosh adapts to every pose. Half-open, the display sits above the fold and the keys below; turn it sideways and your paper tape sits alongside. • iPad: big, comfortable keypads with a consistent look in every mode. • Apple Watch: a calculator on your wrist that syncs your theme from iPhone. Make It Yours • 23 themes, from classic terminals to vibrant colors and retro-inspired tech. PDP-11 and Luminosity are free, each with light and dark modes; 21 more come with a one-time purchase. • Choose your fonts, button shapes, and glass, flat or 3D button styles. • The same purchase unlocks 11 alternate app icons. Handy Extras • Paper tape: a clear history of every calculation, ready to review, pin and share. • Send a value from one mode to another with a tap. • Widgets, Control Center controls and Quick Actions. • Built-in support for VoiceOver, Dynamic Type and other accessibility features. Mathintosh is actively developed, and new features arrive regularly.

About

Cursed Countdowns

Create visually striking countdowns for any event, from exciting trips to mysterious happenings. This app offers dark, atmospheric themes and shareable designs to make waiting an unforgettable experience. Add widgets to your home screen and Apple Watch for easy tracking.

Highlights
  • Striking, modern design
  • Dark and eerie themes
  • Unlimited countdowns
  • Day-accurate tracking
  • Shareable designs
  • Home screen and Apple Watch widgets
Features
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Count the days to your most thrilling, mysterious, or downright terrifying events. Cursed Countdowns turns any date into a story worth sharing – from epic trips and celebrations to ominous, unexplained moments only you understand. Whether you’re planning a Halloween party, waiting for a horror movie release, or setting a date with a cryptic twist, Cursed Countdowns makes the wait unforgettable. FEATURES: • Striking, modern design with bold skull iconography • Dark and eerie themes for maximum atmosphere • Create unlimited countdowns – as many as you want • Day-accurate tracking for every event you add • Shareable design that sparks curiosity when shown to friends or posted online • Widgets for your home-screen and Apple Watch PERFECT FOR: • Halloween events & haunted houses • Horror movie and game releases • Inside jokes & mysterious reminders • Apocalyptic memes and viral social posts • Trips, concerts, and milestones – with a spooky edge HOW IT WORKS: 1. Name your cursed event 2. Pick the date 3. Choose your cursed style 4. Watch the days disappear Unlike standard countdown apps, Cursed Countdowns is built to be fun, bold, and shareable. It’s designed to grab attention when you show it to friends, post it on social media, or stream it live during events. It’s not just a countdown – it’s an experience. Cursed Countdowns Pro unlocks additional themes, and removes watermarks from social media exports. Privacy Policy: https://fivesheep.co/privacy/cursedcountdowns End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mathintosh4 screens
Cursed Countdowns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cursed Countdowns at every 3 days against Mathintosh's monthly. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Mathintosh sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cursed Countdowns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathintosh ships an update monthly, Cursed Countdowns every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mathintosh versus Cursed Countdowns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathintoshCursed Countdowns
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJustin FlemingFiveSheep OU

Customer experience

Mathintosh

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cursed Countdowns

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mathintosh

One-time1
  • Premium Themes$2.99
2 purchases

Cursed Countdowns

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Mathintosh free?
Mathintosh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cursed Countdowns free?
Cursed Countdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mathintosh or Cursed Countdowns have ads?
Neither Mathintosh nor Cursed Countdowns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathintosh or Cursed Countdowns?
Mathintosh ships an update monthly, and Cursed Countdowns every 3 days. Most recently, Mathintosh was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cursed Countdowns on October 30, 2026.

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