Comparison

Glo vs G1RL

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

Head to head
About

Glo

This scientific calculator features a unique rainbow glow animation and haptic feedback for each button press. It offers a full range of scientific functions, DEG/RAD mode switching, and a calculation history that can be easily copied to your clipboard.

Highlights
  • Scientific functions (sin, cos, tan, log, ln, sqrt, exponents)
  • DEG/RAD mode switching
  • Calculation history
  • Copy results to clipboard
  • Haptic feedback on button press
  • Rainbow glow animation
Features
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Glo-CALCULATO is a fully original scientific calculator wrapped in a continuously rotating rainbow glow - built from the ground up by De'Jahn Bell and FOOD4THOTH. Every button pulses with a full-spectrum rainbow border. The calculator body swirls with color. A hand-drawn smiley face greets you on launch and gently fades when you start calculating - bring it back by tapping AC. SCIENTIFIC FUNCTIONS - Sine, Cosine, Tangent (sin, cos, tan) - Log base-10 (log) and Natural Log (ln) - Square Root, Exponents (^) - Pi and Euler's number (e) - Parentheses for complex expressions - All standard arithmetic: +, -, x, / DEG / RAD MODE Tap the DEG/RAD badge on the display to switch angle modes instantly. In DEG mode, sin(90) = 1, exactly as expected. Trig functions automatically adjust to the selected mode. CALCULATION HISTORY Every result you calculate is saved to a scrollable history panel above the calculator. Tap any past result to load it back into the display and continue from where you left off. Clear history any time with one tap. COPY TO CLIPBOARD Tap the copy icon on the display to copy your current expression or result to the clipboard. A confirmation flash shows you exactly what was copied - paste it anywhere. HAPTIC FEEDBACK Every button press responds with a precise haptic tap. The equals button gives a stronger pulse for that satisfying finish. COMPLETELY FREE No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No account required. Just open it and calculate. Glo-CALCULATO is born from the creative universe of FOOD4THOTH - where math meets color, and every calculation feels magical.

About

G1RL

This app provides a fully functional graphing calculator with all essential TI-84 functions. It offers a customizable experience with various themes and key styles, including a unique 'Girl Math' mode for quick calculations. The free version is fully functional with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Graphing calculator with TI-84 functions
  • Customizable themes and key styles
  • Girl Math toggle for quick calculations
  • Recent calculations strip
  • Full calculation history log
  • DEG/RAD toggle for trig functions
Features
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Math just got cute. G1RL is a real graphing calculator. Every TI-84 function you actually need, wrapped in themes that finally feel like yours. What it does: - Graph anything you can write: sin(x), 0.5x, cos(x*2), all of it - Real trig, logs, powers, roots, factorial, pi, percent - DEG/RAD toggle for trig the way you actually need it - Recent calcs strip on the calc screen so you can copy yesterday work forward - Full history log of every calculation - Girl Math toggle: tip and discount math the way it works in your head (10% off $50 = $45) Make it yours: - 4 free themes: Y2K Hot Pink, Bubblegum, Cotton Candy, Millennial - 5 premium themes: Y2K Mirror, Aqua Glass, Sunset Lava, Iridescent, Candy Shop - 5 premium key styles: chrome, liquid glass, lava lamp with heart blobs, charms, holo Pricing: - G1RL Pro Pass: $4.99 one-time. Every theme plus every style plus Holo. Yours forever. - Or grab any single theme or style for $0.99 - Free version works completely. No nags, no countdown, no walls. What we do not do: - No subscriptions - No ads, ever - No accounts required - No data collection. Your calculations stay on your device. Made for anyone who wants real math AND a calculator that actually slaps.

Screenshots

Glo4 screens
G1RL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glo at none against G1RL's 10. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. G1RL sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Glo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Glo against 5.0 for G1RL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glo ships an update every 3 weeks, G1RL fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glo versus G1RL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGloG1RL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeJahn BellMIGUEL GARCIA

Customer experience

Glo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

G1RL

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Glo

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

G1RL

One-time10
  • Y2K Mirror$0.99
  • Aqua Glass$0.99
  • Sunset Lava Theme$0.99
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  • Iridescent$0.99
  • Candy Shop$0.99
  • Chrome$0.99
  • Liquid Glass$0.99
  • Lava Lamp$0.99
  • Charms$0.99
  • G1RL Pro Pass$4.99

Questions

Is Glo free?
Glo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is G1RL free?
G1RL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glo or G1RL?
Glo and G1RL are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Glo or G1RL have ads?
Neither Glo nor G1RL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glo or G1RL?
Glo ships an update every 3 weeks, and G1RL fortnightly. Most recently, Glo was updated on October 31, 2026 and G1RL on November 5, 2026.

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