f(x) Calc vs Pinyin Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
f(x) Calc
A full-featured scientific calculator designed for math and science students. It offers natural math entry and includes built-in examples to aid learning. A simplified Junior mode is available for everyday use.
- Natural Maths entry
- Built-in learning examples
- Junior mode for everyday use
- Ideal for math and science study
- Full-featured scientific calculator
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Full-featured Scientific Educational calculator with Natural Maths entry. Ideal for Maths and Science study with a built-in examples that will help you to learn how to use your calculator. The perfect backup when you don't have your school calculator. Try the Junior mode for every-day use, with easy access to the most essential functions.
Pinyin Reader
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Learn Chinese pinyin step by step with clear audio for every sound. Practice initials, finals, whole syllables, and the four tones—perfect for beginners starting Mandarin. Need a simple way to hear standard Mandarin pronunciation? Tap any card to listen, repeat, and track your progress with built-in study stats. No account required. • Initials (shengmu): b, p, m, f and full set • Finals (yunmu): a, o, e, i, u, ü and combinations • Whole syllables (yinjie): zhi, chi, shi, ri… • Tone chart with audio for each tone • Learning statistics to see your practice • Offline-friendly: lessons work without Wi‑Fi Ideal for parents, teachers, and self-learners building a solid pinyin foundation before reading Chinese characters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: f(x) Calc at Free against Pinyin Reader's $1.99. Pinyin Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On 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
f(x) Calc is free to download; Pinyin Reader costs $1.99 up front. f(x) Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pinyin Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | f(x) Calc | Pinyin Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Russell | Xiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
f(x) Calc
- Full AccessFree
Pinyin Reader
No in-app purchases
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