Comparison

OmniCalc vs Chain Calculator

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

Head to head
About

OmniCalc

This calculator app allows you to add notes to numbers and calculations, group related results for easy totaling, and keep projects separate. It features a searchable history and customizable appearance options for everyday math needs.

Highlights
  • Add notes to numbers and calculations
  • Total multiple results with one tap
  • Keep projects separate with calculation pages
  • Searchable and reusable calculation history
  • Live result previews and customizable appearance
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Give every number a meaning. OmniCalc is a calculator with notes, saved history, and one-tap totals, so you can keep track of both the answer and how you got there. ADD NOTES TO NUMBERS AND CALCULATIONS Label individual numbers as price, quantity, shipping, or anything else you need. Add a note to the whole calculation to make it easy to understand later. TOTAL MULTIPLE RESULTS Keep related calculations on one page and add up all results with one tap. Useful for grocery lists, travel expenses, and everyday spending. KEEP PROJECTS SEPARATE Create separate calculation pages for costs, quotes, and budgets. Enter your own numbers and expressions, then keep the steps for future reference. FIND AND REUSE YOUR HISTORY Search by title or notes, filter by date, and reopen saved calculations to continue working. Share calculation records as images. EVERYDAY MATH, YOUR WAY Use arithmetic, parentheses, and percentages with live result previews. Choose 0–10 decimal places, thousands separators, light or dark appearance, and eight keyboard color themes. Supports English and Simplified Chinese.

About

Chain Calculator

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[Key Features] - Edit & Auto-Update : Modify any past value and watch all connected results update in real-time. - Save History : Save your frequently used formulas to your favorites and reuse them whenever you need. - Dark Mode Support : Enjoy a sleek, eye-friendly dark mode that adapts to your system settings. - Ad-Free Experience : Enjoy a clean, distraction-free environment with absolutely no ads.

Screenshots

OmniCalc4 screens
Chain Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OmniCalc at every 3 days against Chain Calculator's monthly. Chain Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OmniCalc ships an update every 3 days, Chain Calculator monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OmniCalc versus Chain Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmniCalcChain Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer飞龙 杨seongkuk park

In-app purchases

None

OmniCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Chain Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OmniCalc free?
OmniCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Calculator free?
Chain Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OmniCalc or Chain Calculator have ads?
Neither OmniCalc nor Chain Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OmniCalc or Chain Calculator?
OmniCalc ships an update every 3 days, and Chain Calculator monthly. Most recently, OmniCalc was updated on October 31, 2026 and Chain Calculator on October 31, 2026.

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