Mathintosh vs Showcase Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Showcase Clock
Personalize your device with a unique clock that displays custom video backgrounds. Choose between digital or analog styles, manage video playlists, and enjoy silent playback. Multitask on iPad with multiple clock windows, each running its own video playlist.
- Digital and analog clock styles
- Rotating message display on analog clocks
- Silent video playback
- Multiple video playlist management
- Multitasking on iPad with multiple windows
- Adjustable video playback speed
- Customizable digital clock fonts and sizes
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Features: - Choose between elegant digital or classic analog clock styles - Display rotating messages on your analog clock - Enjoy silent video playback—no audio interruptions - Create and manage multiple video playlists - Multitask on iPad with multiple windows, each playing its own playlist - Adjust video playback speed to match your mood - Shuffle videos for a fresh experience every time - Customize digital clock fonts and sizes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mathintosh at Free against Showcase Clock's $1.99. Mathintosh also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Showcase Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Mathintosh is free to download; Showcase Clock costs $1.99 up front. Mathintosh sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Showcase Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mathintosh holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Mathintosh ships an update monthly, Showcase Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathintosh | Showcase Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better | 4.7 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Fleming | Daniel Fu Keung Kwan |
Customer experience
Mathintosh
Showcase Clock
In-app purchases
Mathintosh
- Premium Themes$2.99
Showcase Clock
No in-app purchases
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