# Shorty vs Freestyle Calculator

The clearest difference is rating: Freestyle Calculator at 5.0 against Shorty's 1.0. Freestyle Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Shorty's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shorty sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Freestyle Calculator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Freestyle Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freestyle Calculator has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shorty ships an update every 4 months, Freestyle Calculator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shorty | Freestyle Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shorty/id6757529887/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freestyle-calculator-sci-and-fx/id6760956908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2767200 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513542842) | [锋 邹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863829052) |

## What reviewers say

### Shorty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shorty/id6757529887)

Manage your short-form video consumption across multiple platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Customize your viewing experience, set daily time limits, and block apps to regain control of your screen time. All your data stays private on your device.

**Highlights:** Customizable video players, Daily time budget setting, App-wide blocking, Hide UI elements, Autoplay control, Activity tracking, Privacy-focused local storage

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shorty Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Shorty Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Shorty Premium — Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Freestyle Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freestyle-calculator-sci-and-fx/id6760956908)

This app offers real-time expression editing with instant results as you type, eliminating the need for an equals button. It features a searchable history, unit conversions, and customizable keyboard layouts and themes for a personalized calculation experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time expression preview, Live editing with cursor repositioning, Searchable, annotated calculation history, Unit conversions for various metrics, Customizable keyboard layouts and themes, Cloud sync for backup and restore

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CalcStudio Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CalcStudio Pro Annual | $3.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| CalcStudio Pro Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shorty free?

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

### Is Freestyle Calculator free?

Freestyle Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shorty or Freestyle Calculator?

Freestyle Calculator is rated higher. Shorty averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Freestyle Calculator averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Shorty or Freestyle Calculator have ads?

Shorty shows ads; Freestyle Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shorty or Freestyle Calculator?

Shorty ships an update every 4 months, and Freestyle Calculator weekly. Most recently, Shorty was updated on October 31, 2026 and Freestyle Calculator on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*