PrefixCalc vs Numby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrefixCalc
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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.
Numby
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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 Tired of cluttered, outdated calculator apps?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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PrefixCalc | Numby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YONAGARE LAB | TEAM MILESTONE GP. |
In-app purchases
PrefixCalc
No in-app purchases
Numby
No in-app purchases
Questions
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