Comparison

Glo vs ShadowCalc

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

ShadowCalc

Calculate in style with this persona-inspired calculator app. It offers unique themes, customizable icons, and haptic feedback, all with hand-drawn assets.

Highlights
  • Persona-inspired themes
  • Customizable icons
  • Haptic feedback
  • Unique hand-drawn assets
  • Multiple theme support
Features
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I am a shadow, the true self! For all the Investigation Team Members, Phantom Thieves, and SEES members, calculate in a new way with this stylized, persona-inspired calculator! ShadowCalc is a free application inspired by the Persona video game series. Features Include: - Support for 5+ different themes inspired by three of the video games! - Haptic Feedback setting! - Customizable Icons to match each theme! - Completely unique and hand drawn assets for each of the themes! Download today and begin calculating in style! Persona and other trademarks are property of ATLUS and not of my own creation.

Screenshots

Glo4 screens
ShadowCalc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glo at none against ShadowCalc's 3. Glo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). ShadowCalc's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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. ShadowCalc sells 3 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 ShadowCalc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShadowCalc has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Glo versus ShadowCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGloShadowCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better5.0 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeJahn BellAhmed Aslam Juvale

Customer experience

Glo

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

ShadowCalc

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Glo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ShadowCalc

One-time3
  • Level 1 Tip$0.99
  • Level 2 Tip$2.99
  • Level 10 Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Glo free?
Glo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShadowCalc free?
ShadowCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glo or ShadowCalc?
Glo is rated higher. Glo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ShadowCalc averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.
Do Glo or ShadowCalc have ads?
Neither Glo nor ShadowCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glo or ShadowCalc?
Glo ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShadowCalc weekly. Most recently, Glo was updated on October 31, 2026 and ShadowCalc on November 5, 2026.

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