Comparison

Parse vs Calcandy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Receipt scanning for automatic itemization
  • QR code sharing for order claiming
  • Instant Venmo request generation
  • Eliminates manual bill calculation
  • Reduces awkward payment conversations
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Parse3 screens
Calcandy4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calcandy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Parse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parse ships an update monthly, Calcandy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Parse versus Calcandy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParseCalcandy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings160 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAiden MagarianLife Utility Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Parse

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

Calcandy

All ratings60 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Parse

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Calcandy

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is Parse free?
Parse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calcandy free?
Calcandy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parse or Calcandy?
Parse is rated higher. Parse averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Calcandy averages 4.5 from 60 ratings.
Do Parse or Calcandy have ads?
Neither Parse nor Calcandy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parse or Calcandy?
Parse ships an update monthly, and Calcandy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Parse was updated on October 15, 2026 and Calcandy on October 1, 2026.

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