Comparison

GoldCal vs Arca

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

Head to head
About

GoldCal

Features
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GoldCal - Your Personal Gold Jewelry Calculator Make informed decisions when buying gold jewelry! GoldCal helps you calculate the true value of gold jewelry by breaking down: * Live gold rate * Pure gold cost * Making charges * Taxes and fees * Total investment value FEATURES: - Accurate gold price calculations - Support for multiple currencies - Save calculation history - Beautiful charts and visualizations - Export results as PDF - iCloud sync across devices Perfect for jewelry buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts who want to understand exactly what they're paying for! EASY TO USE: 1. Enter gold rate per gram 2. Input jewelry weight 3. Add making charges and taxes 4. Get instant breakdown Whether you're at a jewelry store or planning a purchase, GoldCal gives you the confidence to negotiate and make smart decisions. Download now and never overpay for gold jewelry again!

About

Arca

Features
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Introducing Arca — a beautifully simple AI-powered expense tracker designed to make budgeting effortless. Quickly capture your expenses and let Arca organize everything for you automatically. Whether you're tracking everyday spending, managing your monthly budget, or monitoring expenses while traveling, Arca helps you stay on top of your finances with minimal effort. EFFORTLESS EXPENSE TRACKING Add expenses in seconds using voice input, image scanning, or manual entry. Simply say something like “Spent 5 bucks on coffee and 24 on groceries today” and Arca will intelligently categorize and organize your expenses automatically. Track travel expenses effortlessly across multiple currencies and keep all your spending organized in one place. Create unlimited accounts in different currencies BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE DESIGN Arca combines powerful budgeting tools with a calm, modern interface designed to feel fast, lightweight, and effortless to use every day. With thoughtfully crafted interactions, elegant visuals, and an intuitive layout, Arca makes expense tracking feel less like accounting — and more like a natural part of your routine. SUBSCRIPTIONS Arca offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions for premium features and AI-powered tools. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://nickmoro.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-ToS-3546852dc8d1800ba9bbf044234bad0a

Screenshots

GoldCal4 screens
Arca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arca at every 9 days against GoldCal's every 4 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GoldCal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoldCal ships an update every 4 months, Arca every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GoldCal versus Arca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoldCalArca
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIbrahim SulthanNikolai Morozov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GoldCal

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Arca

Subscriptions2
  • Arca Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Arca Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is GoldCal free?
GoldCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arca free?
Arca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GoldCal or Arca have ads?
Neither GoldCal nor Arca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoldCal or Arca?
GoldCal ships an update every 4 months, and Arca every 9 days. Most recently, GoldCal was updated on October 9, 2026 and Arca on October 16, 2026.

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