Comparison

LumiCalc vs Calcula Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

LumiCalc

Features
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LumiCalc combines a calculator with your keyboard: bring it up in any app to calculate, convert units, and type—with themes and colors you choose. Look good, work well Preset themes (Caramel Dune, Aurora Night, Violet Night, and more)—switch in one tap Custom keycap colors and backlight, including mosaic-style gradients Adjustable keycap and highlight corners for your own style Calculate & convert Basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division—free to use Scientific (SCI): trig, log, square root, and more—requires subscription after trial Unit conversion (UNIT): length, weight, temperature, area, and more—requires subscription after trial English and Chinese UI and unit labels supported Subscription 3-day free trial. During the trial you can use scientific and unit conversion; after the trial, SCI and UNIT require a subscription. Themes, custom colors, saving designs, and other premium features also require a subscription. Built for anyone who wants a keyboard that’s both useful and looks the way you like. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Calcula Keyboard

Features
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Calcula is a lightweight scientific math keyboard for iPhone. After you add the keyboard, you can type expressions in chats, notes, browser search bars, or any system text field, and insert the result at the current cursor position. Version 1.0 focuses on the core workflow: a basic keyboard, an f(x) scientific panel, DEG / RAD trigonometric input, in-keyboard history, and a companion app for setup guidance, basic settings, and About. It does not include accounts, cloud sync, or online computation. Settings stay on the device.

Screenshots

LumiCalc4 screens
Calcula Keyboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calcula Keyboard at none against LumiCalc's 1. LumiCalc's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. LumiCalc sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Calcula Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
LumiCalc versus Calcula Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumiCalcCalcula Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer阳 赵锦珍 黄

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LumiCalc

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Premium — Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
None

Calcula Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LumiCalc free?
LumiCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calcula Keyboard free?
Calcula Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LumiCalc or Calcula Keyboard have ads?
Neither LumiCalc nor Calcula Keyboard shows ads.

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