Comparison

CalcBoard vs Meowulator

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

Head to head
About

CalcBoard

Perform multiple calculations simultaneously on one screen, compare prices side-by-side, and access various modes like scientific and programmer. This ad-free utility offers precise results and stores your data locally.

Highlights
  • Multiple independent calculator panels
  • Side-by-side price comparison
  • Scientific, programmer, and unit converter modes
  • Visible expression history
  • Shared value tray for chaining calculations
  • Named variables for complex formulas
  • Ad-free and no tracking
Features
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CalcBoard is a calculator with no ads, no subscriptions, and no tracking. Compare prices side by side, run multiple calculations at once, and get precise results — without a single pop-up interrupting your math. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. EVER. CalcBoard will never interrupt your calculations with pop-ups, banners, or full-screen ads. Premium features are available through a single one-time purchase — no monthly charges, no recurring fees. COMPARE PRICES SIDE BY SIDE Shopping for the best deal? Open two calculators on the same screen and compare unit prices, discounts, or totals without switching back and forth. CalcBoard is the fastest way to figure out which option actually saves you money. MULTIPLE CALCULATORS, ONE SCREEN Run up to eight independent calculator panels simultaneously. Compare prices, check homework, run different scenarios, or calculate tips for a split bill — all without losing your place. SEE YOUR WORK Every expression stays visible as you type — no more guessing what you entered. Every calculation is saved automatically; bookmark and label the important ones, and with Premium search your full history and export it to CSV. FOUR POWERFUL MODES • Basic — Clean, fast arithmetic for everyday math • Scientific — Trig, logs, exponents, and advanced functions • Programmer — Hex, binary, octal, and decimal shown at the same time, with bitwise operations • Unit Converter — 79 units across 10 categories: length, mass, temperature, area, speed, time, data, volume, energy, pressure SHARED VALUE TRAY Push any result to the shared value tray and pull it into another panel. Chain calculations across panels without retyping numbers. NAMED VARIABLES Type tax=0.0825 once, then use price*tax in any panel. Your variables persist between sessions and work in every calculator mode. INSTANT ACCESS FROM CONTROL CENTER (iOS) Add CalcBoard to your iPhone's Control Center and launch it in a single tap from any screen — no hunting through your home screen. Open Settings → Control Center to add the CalcBoard control. PRECISE RESULTS CalcBoard uses arbitrary-precision decimal arithmetic. No floating-point rounding errors. 0.1 + 0.2 = 0.3, exactly. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No ad SDKs, no analytics trackers, no unnecessary permissions. Your calculations are stored locally and never leave your device. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • VoiceOver and TalkBack labels on every key • Light and dark themes with 8 color options and 6 button styles • Large touch targets and haptic feedback on every button • Full iPad support with Split View and hardware keyboards FREE TO START, PAY ONCE TO UNLOCK Two calculator panels and basic mode are free, forever. One purchase unlocks everything — scientific mode, programmer mode, full unit converter, extra panels, shared value tray, full history with search and export, themes, and more. No subscriptions. No recurring charges.

About

Meowulator

Features
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Meowulator turns everyday math into the cutest thing on your phone. Every key is a soft plush kitten. Tap to do your sums, hear an adorable meow, and feel a gentle purr of haptic feedback with every press. • A whole keypad of fuzzy felt cats • Cute meow sounds — pick your favorite kitty voice • Satisfying tap feedback on every key • A friendly mascot cat watching over your numbers • More adorable skins on the way A simple, full calculator — add, subtract, multiply, divide — wrapped in the coziest cat theme. Meow your way through the numbers.

Screenshots

CalcBoard4 screens
Meowulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meowulator at none against CalcBoard's 1. Meowulator also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). CalcBoard's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads 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. CalcBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Meowulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcBoard ships an update every 3 months, Meowulator every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CalcBoard versus Meowulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcBoardMeowulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColby ClarkShanghai Runesmith Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CalcBoard

One-time1
  • CalcBoard Premium$2.99
None

Meowulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcBoard free?
CalcBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meowulator free?
Meowulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalcBoard or Meowulator have ads?
Neither CalcBoard nor Meowulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcBoard or Meowulator?
CalcBoard ships an update every 3 months, and Meowulator every 9 days. Most recently, CalcBoard was updated on October 28, 2026 and Meowulator on October 28, 2026.

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