# GOLD vs Parallel

The clearest difference is rating: Parallel at 5.0 against GOLD's 3.8. Parallel also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months). GOLD's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Parallel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

GOLD ships an update every 7 months, Parallel every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GOLD | Parallel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-calculator/id6747351907/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-multi-calculator/id6794806258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Pulatov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786693056) | [Evgenii Chizhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794806260) |

## What reviewers say

### GOLD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-calculator/id6747351907)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Parallel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-multi-calculator/id6794806258)

Perform multiple calculations simultaneously with a drag-and-drop interface. Features a scientific calculator, currency and crypto converter, and history saving with optional privacy locks. Customize with themes and fonts.

**Highlights:** Run 2, 3, or 4 calculations side-by-side, Drag and drop calculation arrangement, Scientific calculator mode, Currency and crypto converter, Save calculation history with notes, Face ID/passcode lock for privacy, Home screen widget and Quick Menu access

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GOLD free?

GOLD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Parallel free?

Parallel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GOLD or Parallel?

Parallel is rated higher. GOLD averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Parallel averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GOLD or Parallel have ads?

Neither GOLD nor Parallel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GOLD or Parallel?

GOLD ships an update every 7 months, and Parallel every 6 days. Most recently, GOLD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Parallel on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*