# Alpha vs Simple Calculator

The clearest difference is price: Simple Calculator at $0.99 against Alpha's $9.99. Alpha's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Alpha costs $9.99 and Simple Calculator $0.99 up front. Simple Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alpha asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha | Simple Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$0.99** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Size | 14 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Richardson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887851473) | [SMART BIT K.K](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896559487) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-board/id6773685704)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-calculator-soft-keys/id6789476119)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Skin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha free?

Alpha costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Calculator free?

Simple Calculator costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Alpha or Simple Calculator have ads?

Neither Alpha nor Simple Calculator shows ads.

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