Comparison

Lyrello vs Calc

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

Head to head
About

Lyrello

Record your voice to narrate a library of classic children's books, allowing your kids to hear stories in your voice anytime. Features include voice cloning, progress tracking, multiple voice profiles, and kid-friendly controls.

Highlights
  • Voice cloning from short recording
  • Library of classic children's books
  • Chapter-by-chapter playback
  • Multiple voice profiles
  • Kid-friendly mode
  • Parent controls with PIN
  • Sleep timer and playback speed
Features
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Read bedtime stories in your own voice, even when you're not there. Lyrello lets you clone your voice with a quick 30-second recording, then uses it to narrate a library of classic children's books. Your kids hear your voice reading their favorite stories anytime they want. HOW IT WORKS 1. Record a short voice sample 2. Browse the library of classic children's books 3. Tap play -- hear the story in your voice FEATURES - Voice cloning from a single short recording - Library of beloved public domain children's books - Chapter-by-chapter playback with progress tracking - Multiple voice profiles for different family members - Kid-friendly mode with simplified controls - Parent controls with PIN protection - Sleep timer and playback speed adjustment - 5 reading styles: Bedtime, Adventure, Funny, Dramatic, Calm PERFECT FOR - Traveling parents who want to stay connected at bedtime - Busy schedules when you can't be there for story time - Grandparents who live far away - Families who love the magic of a personalized story Built with love for families. Your voice data is stored securely and never shared. Terms of Use (EULA): https://lyrello.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://lyrello.com/privacy

About

Calc

This app adds a fun, interactive calculator experience with cute character reactions and customizable designs. It also features a unique 'Performance Mode' for playing music and hidden 'SP Answer Actions' for special character responses.

Highlights
  • Cute character reactions with button presses
  • Customizable calculator themes
  • Performance Mode for music playback
  • Hidden SP Answer Actions
  • Paid character DLCs available
  • Voice lines for each character
Features
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A little more joy in your calculations, every day. Desktop Mate now has a sister app! Calculator - Desktop Mate Widgets is a digital calculator you can use with your favorite characters — and the first release in the new Desktop Mate Widgets series. ■ Enjoy Cute Character Reactions Every time you press a calculator button, the character will speak that number and strike a pose. Press "=" to get the answer — though sometimes they might struggle a little to figure it out! Pet or poke the character's head for special reactions too. Enjoy your favorite character's movements and expressions as you calculate. ■ Customize with Character-Themed Designs Swap out the calculator buttons and background to match your character's style. Each character comes with multiple design options, so you can mix and match to suit your mood or the moment. ■ Performance Mode: Play Music on Your Calculator! Tap the music note button to switch from calculator mode to Performance Mode. The calculator keys function like piano keys, and the character will sing along to whatever you press. Hold "+" or "-" to shift notes by a semitone, and multi-key presses are supported too. With a little practice, you might be able to pull off a real performance! Share your session on social media and enjoy it with everyone. ■ SP Answer Actions: Find the Hidden Numbers Certain calculation results trigger special character reactions. From a triple "777" to fun number combinations, each character also has their own unique numbers that set off a special response. See how many hidden reactions you can find! ■ Ready to Use Right Away: Aieru-tan Launch the app and you're ready to go with Aieru-tan, the official mascot character of infiniteloop. Aieru-tan is a 16-year-old high school student who works part-time at infiniteloop. She loves programming and gaming, and her occasionally sharp tongue is all part of her charm. Since her debut in 2012, she has appeared in Desktop Mate and many other projects as a beloved face of infiniteloop. ■ More Character DLCs for a More Personal Experience This app also offers paid additional character DLC. The "Hatsune Miku DLC" will be available at launch, with more characters to be added over time in step with the Desktop Mate series lineup. Each DLC features newly recorded voice lines tailored to each character, so you can enjoy your favorite character's voice and reactions every time you use the calculator. More characters will be added over time, in line with the Desktop Mate series lineup. And this is just the beginning — more Desktop Mate Widgets apps are on the way. Stay tuned! Note: When using additional character DLC, please also review the guidelines set by each character's rights holder.

Screenshots

Lyrello4 screens
Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lyrello at 5.0 against Calc's 4.1. Lyrello also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Calc's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Lyrello sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Calc sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lyrello holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calc has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lyrello ships an update every 3 days, Calc weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lyrello versus Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLyrelloCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews—77.1% of reviews
Number of ratings151 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEigen Software LLCインフィニットループ

Customer experience

Lyrello

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

Calc

All ratings46 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral10.9%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative15.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lyrello

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Annual$59.991 Year
10 purchases

Calc

One-time10
  • Kasane Teto$2.99
  • Zundamon$2.99
  • Koharu Rikka$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Natsuki Karin$2.99
  • Additional Character MEIKO$2.99
  • Additional Character KAITO$2.99
  • Additional Character Kagamine Rin$2.99
  • Additional Character Kagamine Len$2.99
  • Additional Character Megurine Luka$2.99
  • Additional Character Hatsune Miku$2.99

Questions

Is Lyrello free?
Lyrello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calc free?
Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lyrello or Calc?
Lyrello is rated higher. Lyrello averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Calc averages 4.1 from 51 ratings.
Do Lyrello or Calc have ads?
Neither Lyrello nor Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lyrello or Calc?
Lyrello ships an update every 3 days, and Calc weekly. Most recently, Lyrello was updated on November 5, 2026 and Calc on November 10, 2026.

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