Comparison

PrefixCalc vs Numby

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

Head to head
About

PrefixCalc

Features
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This calculator supports Metric‑prefix such as kilo and giga. The calculator supports quetta (10^30) and quecto (10^-30), which were added in 2022. Main Functions ・Support for arithmetic operations (+ - ×÷) ・Results converted to Japanese numerals for display ・Delete one character at a time with the "DEL" button  Press and hold to delete all ・Press and hold to copy calculation formulas and results  English (Short scale, Long scale) and  Chinese numerals can also be selected. ・Calculations that include prefixes such as 2M+1k, 2M×1μ, etc. Note: ・Very large numbers that exceed 200 digits may be rounded off for display and calculation purposes.  Please note this when precision is required. ・Short scale and Long scale are currently supported up to 10^198. ・Kanji notation is supported up to 10^72.  If it is greater than the number, it will be displayed in Arabic numerals.

About

Numby

Features
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Numby is a calculator reimagined with design at its core. Tired of cluttered, outdated calculator apps? Numby offers a refreshingly clean experience with bold, easy-to-read numbers and a thoughtfully minimal interface. Why Numby? Beautiful Typography — Large, high-contrast display makes results instantly readable. Color-Coded Operators — Blue for division, red for multiplication. Recognize operations at a glance. Minimal Design — No clutter, no distractions. Just clean, focused calculations. Expression Preview — See your current calculation below the result. Everyday tools deserve great design. Try Numby today.

Screenshots

PrefixCalc2 screens
Numby3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PrefixCalc at 3 against Numby's 1. PrefixCalc also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PrefixCalc versus Numby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrefixCalcNumby
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYONAGARE LABTEAM MILESTONE GP.

In-app purchases

None

PrefixCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Numby

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrefixCalc free?
PrefixCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numby free?
Numby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrefixCalc or Numby have ads?
Neither PrefixCalc nor Numby shows ads.

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