# Daily Reflections vs f(x) Calc

The clearest difference is ads: f(x) Calc at none against Daily Reflections's shown. f(x) Calc also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Daily Reflections's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Reflections sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and f(x) Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Daily Reflections against 5.0 for f(x) Calc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Reflections has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Daily Reflections ships an update weekly, f(x) Calc every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Reflections | f(x) Calc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-reflections-roots/id6756069074/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-calc/id6760609257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LMT Digital Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/640455461) | [David Russell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104864276) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily Reflections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-reflections-roots/id6756069074)

Explore timeless wisdom from great thinkers through short, easy-to-understand lessons. Discover practical techniques for managing anxiety, building resilience, and finding calm and purpose in daily life. This app offers guided learning paths and reflection questions to help you apply philosophical ideas to everyday challenges.

**Highlights:** 2-3 minute philosophy lessons, Practical techniques for anxiety and calm, Stoic and Buddhist insights, Guided learning paths, Reflection questions, New content added regularly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| A Year of Clarity | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| A Year of Clarity | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $79.99 | one-time |


### f(x) Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-calc/id6760609257)

A full-featured scientific calculator designed for math and science students. It offers natural math entry and includes built-in examples to aid learning. A simplified Junior mode is available for everyday use.

**Highlights:** Natural Maths entry, Built-in learning examples, Junior mode for everyday use, Ideal for math and science study, Full-featured scientific calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Reflections free?

Daily Reflections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is f(x) Calc free?

f(x) Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daily Reflections or f(x) Calc?

f(x) Calc is rated higher. Daily Reflections averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while f(x) Calc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Daily Reflections or f(x) Calc have ads?

Daily Reflections shows ads; f(x) Calc does not.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Reflections or f(x) Calc?

Daily Reflections ships an update weekly, and f(x) Calc every 10 days. Most recently, Daily Reflections was updated on October 30, 2026 and f(x) Calc on October 31, 2026.

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