First Five vs Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Five
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Beat procrastination with science-backed micro-commitments FirstFive transforms overwhelming tasks into gentle 5-minute starts. Based on research from Tim Pychyl's Procrastination Lab and the Zeigarnik Effect, our pressure-free timer helps you bypass emotional resistance and build natural momentum. Why 5 minutes works: • 90% of people continue interrupted tasks (Zeigarnik Effect) • Micro-commitments reduce procrastination more than traditional methods • No pressure = no fight-or-flight response blocking productivity • Perfect for ADHD, autism spectrum, and anxiety-sensitive users Features: • Countdown to zero, then counts up indefinitely • No harsh alarms or forced stops • 5 beautiful themes with smooth animations • Gentle completion celebration with smile • Works with your natural rhythms, not against them Transform "I can't start" into "I'll just do 5 minutes" and watch momentum build naturally.
Calc
This app emulates the classic TI-59, TI-58, and TI-58C calculators with cycle-accurate precision. It includes virtual magnetic cards, a printer, software modules, and a CPU-level debugger for in-depth analysis. Bring your old programs back to life or explore the inner workings of these vintage machines.
- Cycle-accurate TI-59, TI-58, TI-58C emulation
- Virtual magnetic card reader/writer
- PC-100C printer emulation
- CPU-level debugger
- Solid State Software module support
- iCloud syncing for state files
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Calc-U-59 is a TI-59, TI-58, and TI-58C emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It runs the original ROM, so every program, module, and quirk works exactly as it did on the real hardware — with virtual magnetic cards, a PC-100C printer, all fourteen Solid State Software modules, and a CPU-level debugger for anyone who wants to look under the hood. CYCLE-ACCURATE EMULATION The TMC0501 processor is emulated at the cycle level, reproducing the exact behaviour of the original hardware — including the TI-58C's constant memory, preserved across restarts. The Master Library ROM and many more modules are included. INTEGRATED DEBUGGER Inspect program memory, data registers, CPU state, and internal SCOM registers live as the machine runs. Step through instructions one at a time, or let the emulator run and freeze it at any point. You can even run your own assembly programs! On iPad in landscape and on the Mac it sits beside the calculator; on iPhone and in portrait, turn on the debugger page in Settings. PAPER TAPE PRINTER A functional recreation of the PC-100C thermal printer with dot-matrix font rendering. Trace exactly what programs print and why. Copy output as plain text or as a high-resolution bitmap. MAGNETIC CARD READER Load and save programs and data registers as card files, stored on your device and synced via iCloud. Bring old listings back to life and run them under the debugger. STATE FILES Load .ti59 and .ti58(c) state files to instantly configure the machine with a program, registers, and flags — ideal for sharing reproducible scenarios or revisiting known machine states. SOLID STATE MODULES Select a Solid State Module and run programs from there. Whether you're bringing an old program back to life, running the Master Library modules, or exploring how these machines actually worked under the hood, Calc-U-59 gives you a faithful TI-59 in your pocket. Calc-U-59 is free software under the GPLv3; the source code is on GitHub.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: First Five at 16.0 against Calc's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | First Five | Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mattias Ahlstrom | Martin Erzberger |
In-app purchases
First Five
No in-app purchases
Calc
No in-app purchases









