Comparison

SciCalc vs Remote Desktop

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

Head to head
About

SciCalc

Features
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SciCalc is the scientific calculator that finally feels right on iPhone and iPad — fast, beautiful, and powerful enough for real math, yet simple enough to grab for a quick sum. Type a whole expression the way you'd write it on paper, press =, and get the exact answer. Operator precedence, parentheses, and constants are all handled correctly. No clunky one-number-at-a-time entry. GRAPHING — NOW FREE TO TRY • Plot a function of x — sin(x), x²−3, 1/x, e^x, and more • Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, and trace to read exact coordinates • Smart handling of asymptotes so curves never smear across the screen • Go Pro to graph up to six functions at once, each in its own color A REAL MATH ENGINE • Full order of operations with nested parentheses • Trigonometry in degrees or radians (sin, cos, tan + inverses) • Logarithms (log, ln), powers, roots, and exponentials • Factorials — including non-integers via the gamma function • Constants π and τ as proper symbols, plus e • Memory keys (M+, M−, MR) and a running Ans BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU WORK • A scrolling tape remembers every calculation • Tap any past line to reuse its expression or result • Tap anywhere on the input line to place the cursor exactly where you want it • A dedicated landscape keypad puts every function on one screen • Clean, high-contrast design that's easy on the eyes day or night SCICALC PRO The free version is supported by ads. Upgrade to Pro with an auto-renewable subscription to: • Remove all ads • Graph up to six functions at once • Keep unlimited history — no 50-entry limit • Sync your history across all your devices with iCloud Subscriptions are offered Monthly or Annually. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/scicalc/privacy.html

About

Remote Desktop

Features
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Your computer, in your pocket. Remote Desktop lets you see and control your Mac or Windows PC right from your iPhone or iPad — anywhere you have internet. No complicated setup, no servers to run, no port forwarding, no monthly fees. Install the free host app on your computer, select your device, and you're connected. Beautifully simple Most remote desktop tools are built for IT departments. This one is built for you. There's nothing to configure. Open the app, click once, and your computer appears on screen — live, with sound, and fully controllable. What you can do • See your computer's screen in crisp, real-time video • Hear your computer's audio streamed straight to your device • Tap, scroll, and drag with an intuitive touch-cursor • Type with your on-screen or hardware keyboard • Use a connected trackpad or mouse for precise control • Works great on both iPhone and iPad Set up in seconds Download the free Mac or Windows host app Sign in with the same Apple Account on both devices Select the device you want to control Done — you're connected Private by design Your connection is direct and end-to-end. Pairing only works between devices signed into your own Apple Account, so no stranger can ever reach your computer. There's no middle-man server storing your screen or your data — the video, audio, and controls flow straight between your devices. • Free to use • No account to create • No router settings to change • No subscriptions • Just works Whether you need to grab a file, check on a long-running task, run a desktop app on the go, or help yourself from the couch — Remote Desktop keeps your whole computer one tap away. Note: Requires the free companion host app for Mac or Windows, and both devices must be signed into the same Apple Account. A reliable internet connection is recommended for the best experience.

Screenshots

SciCalc4 screens
Remote Desktop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Desktop at none against SciCalc's 2. Remote Desktop also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SciCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SciCalc versus Remote Desktop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSciCalcRemote Desktop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMatthew WongMichael Inal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SciCalc

Subscriptions2
  • SciCalc Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • SciCalc Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Remote Desktop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SciCalc free?
SciCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Desktop free?
Remote Desktop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SciCalc or Remote Desktop have ads?
SciCalc shows ads; Remote Desktop does not.

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