Comparison

CalcLog vs Nova Calc

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

Head to head
About

CalcLog

Features
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CalcLog - A visual calculator that records every step as a receipt tape. [Key Features] - Receipt Tape: Every equation and result stacks vertically for easy review. - Notes: Label any item so you remember what each number was for. - Strikethrough: Swipe to exclude items from the total. - Session Archive: Save calculation sets and reopen them anytime. - Scientific Mode: sin, cos, tan, ln, log and more scientific functions. - Live Grand Total: Running total always visible at the top. - Result Recall: Tap any previous result to load it into your input. - Dark Mode support. - 16 languages supported. - Privacy First: All data stays on your device. No ads, no tracking. [Perfect For] - Grocery shopping price tracking - Comparing quotes in meetings - Simple daily expense logging - Keeping records of engineering calculations Contact: helpdesk@redcandle.co.kr

About

Nova Calc

Edit numbers and operators in existing calculations to see updated results instantly. Save past calculations with notes and reuse them in new ones. Ideal for everyday math tasks like managing expenses or checking bills.

Highlights
  • Edit numbers and operators in existing calculations
  • Save and reuse past calculations with notes
  • View entire calculation history
  • Hide keypad for more screen space
  • Copy results, expressions, or full calculations
  • Supports percentages, decimals, and parentheses
Features
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Change a number. Keep your work. Adding up expenses, checking a bill, or trying a different amount? Nova Calc lets you edit your calculation and see the updated result without typing everything again. EDIT WITHOUT STARTING OVER Tap a number or operator to change it. Correct an entry or try a different value while keeping the rest of your calculation. KEEP RESULTS YOU CAN USE AGAIN Completed calculations are saved with a date and time. Add a note so you remember what a total was for, then bring that result into your next calculation. SEE THE WHOLE CALCULATION Long expressions wrap across multiple lines. Scroll through your history and current calculation in one continuous view on iPhone. MORE ROOM WHEN YOU NEED IT On iPhone, scrolling through your calculations automatically hides the keypad. Tap the floating keyboard button to bring it back and keep calculating. COPY WHAT YOU NEED Copy a result, an expression, or a complete calculation to use in a message, note, or document. EVERYDAY MATH, WITH LESS REPETITION Work with percentages, decimals, and parentheses. Continue from a previous result, revisit a saved calculation, or change an amount to compare totals. Useful for shopping totals, household expenses, bills, and all the calculations you may want to check again.

Screenshots

CalcLog4 screens
Nova Calc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CalcLog at every 3 weeks against Nova Calc's every 2 months. CalcLog also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CalcLog ships an update every 3 weeks, Nova Calc every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CalcLog versus Nova Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcLogNova Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRedCandle Co.,Ltd.飞 成

In-app purchases

None

CalcLog

No in-app purchases

None

Nova Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcLog free?
CalcLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nova Calc free?
Nova Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalcLog or Nova Calc have ads?
Neither CalcLog nor Nova Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcLog or Nova Calc?
CalcLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nova Calc every 2 months. Most recently, CalcLog was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nova Calc on October 31, 2026.

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