# BM Record vs Calc

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BM Record at none against Calc's 11. Calc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calc sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. BM Record asks for nothing beyond the download.

BM Record ships an update every 4 days, Calc weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BM Record | Calc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-desktop-mate-widgets/id6782669667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **42** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shinichi Doui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887162153) | [インフィニットループ](https://appshunter.io/developer/507088117) |

## What reviewers say

### BM Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bm-record/id6761163621)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-desktop-mate-widgets/id6782669667)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kasane Teto | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zundamon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Koharu Rikka | $2.99 | one-time |
| Natsuki Karin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hanakuma Chifuyu | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character MEIKO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character KAITO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Kagamine Rin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Kagamine Len | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Megurine Luka | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Hatsune Miku | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BM Record free?

BM Record is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Calc free?

Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BM Record or Calc have ads?

BM Record shows ads; Calc does not.

### Which is updated more often, BM Record or Calc?

BM Record ships an update every 4 days, and Calc weekly. Most recently, BM Record was updated on September 29, 2026 and Calc on October 18, 2026.

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