Comparison

TableCalc vs Mathpad

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

Head to head
About

TableCalc

Features
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Simplicity of calculators. Power of spreadsheets You must have encountered numerous times the need to sum up a long list of numbers, but the calculator character limit and one-line display bothered you much. With TableCalc, this has never been easier: your input is displayed in tabular format automatically, with subtotal displayed for each item you entered. You can edit any item you want anytime. While optimized for this, you can also use this calculator as drop-in replacement of regular calculators. All features are packed into one single interface nicely, without the need to alter between different specialized calculators. When your work is done on mobile devices, the export feature can generate complete functional spreadsheets for major spreadsheet software. Functionalities: - Tables: visualize calculator inputs in tabular formats, with subtotal for each item. - Functions: aggregate functions and scientific functions - Variables: allows you to reuse results and build complex workflows - History: save calculations and edit them later - Files and folders: save to files and organize them in folders - Export CSV: export CSV files with formula compatible with Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers - Templates: reuse formula in new calculations - Custom templates: add your files to template list to open as template - Themes: customize your own calculator, with dark mode available for each theme Built-in templates: - Bills - BMI calculator - Savings calculator - Mortgage calculator Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mathpad

Features
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Mathpad is a notebook that calculates as you write. Type "rent = 1800" on one line, "rent x 12" on the next — the answer appears right beside your words, updating live as you edit. No equals button, no app-switching between calculator and notes. WRITE MATH LIKE YOU THINK • Variables: coffee = 6, lunch = 18, then coffee + lunch • Percentages: 80 x 20%, price - 15% • Running totals: sum, average for any block of lines CONVERT ANYTHING INLINE • Units: 5 miles to km, 72 f to c, 500 sqft to sqm • Currency: 100 usd to eur with live exchange rates • Dates: today + 90 days, deadline = today + 3 weeks PLAN REAL LIFE • Ready-made templates: monthly budget, trip planning, job offer comparison, hourly rate and more MADE TO STAY • iCloud sync across your devices • Create up to 5 notes free, then unlock unlimited for a one-time purchase • No subscription, no ads, no tracking

Screenshots

TableCalc3 screens
Mathpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

TableCalc and Mathpad are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TableCalc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mathpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TableCalc versus Mathpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTableCalcMathpad
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEUNG NICOL文杰 饶

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TableCalc

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro - Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Mathpad

One-time1
  • Mathpad Pro$2.99

Questions

Is TableCalc free?
TableCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathpad free?
Mathpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TableCalc or Mathpad have ads?
Neither TableCalc nor Mathpad shows ads.

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