Parse vs Calcandy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parse
Effortlessly divide restaurant bills by scanning receipts. The app automatically itemizes expenses, allowing friends to claim their orders via QR code. Settle up instantly with personalized Venmo requests, eliminating manual calculations and awkward discussions.
- Receipt scanning for automatic itemization
- QR code sharing for order claiming
- Instant Venmo request generation
- Eliminates manual bill calculation
- Reduces awkward payment conversations
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Parse makes splitting the dinner bill effortless. Scan your receipt, and Parse reads every item automatically. Share a QR code with your table — friends tap to claim what they ordered, and everyone gets a Venmo request for their exact share. No math, no awkward conversations.
Calcandy
Personalize your calculations with a wide array of themes, fonts, and color options. This powerful calculator offers standard arithmetic, multiple number formats, and automatic history saving. Enjoy a private and customizable experience with offline functionality and optional iCloud sync.
- Dozens of built-in themes
- Over a hundred display fonts
- Customizable button shapes and colors
- Standard arithmetic with parentheses
- Multiple number formats
- Automatic calculation history
- Optional iCloud sync
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Calcandy is a beautifully customizable calculator designed to match your personal style. Choose from dozens of built-in themes, over a hundred display fonts, and fine-tune every detail — from button shapes to individual colors. MAKE IT YOURS • handcrafted themes across 16 collections — from pastels to neons, noir to vintage • Create unlimited custom themes with full control over 12+ color elements • Choose from over a hundred display fonts including serif, sans-serif, monospace, and decorative styles • Adjust button shape, roundness, text size, and stretch to your preference • Light and dark mode support for every theme POWERFUL CALCULATOR • Standard arithmetic with parentheses support • Multiple number formats: standard, currency, percentage, and scientific notation • Customizable decimal separator and thousands grouping • Negative number display options • Haptic feedback for a tactile experience NEVER LOSE A CALCULATION • Full calculation history saved automatically • Review and reuse past results anytime • Optional iCloud sync across all your devices • Clear individual entries or your full history PRIVACY FIRST • Works completely offline — no internet required • No account needed • No data collection or tracking • Optional Face ID / Touch ID protection • iCloud sync is optional and stays in your private iCloud Designed for iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Parse at 5.0 against Calcandy's 4.5. Parse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Calcandy's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Calcandy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Parse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Parse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calcandy has 60 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Parse ships an update monthly, Calcandy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parse | Calcandy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (60 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 60 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aiden Magarian | Life Utility Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
Parse
Calcandy
In-app purchases
Parse
No in-app purchases
Calcandy
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$14.99









