Comparison

Sumhold vs CalcuMem

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

Head to head
About

Sumhold

This utility app offers a clean and intuitive calculator experience with a unique swipe-to-save feature. It handles basic calculations, running totals, and automatic parentheses for enhanced readability, with convenient copy/paste functionality.

Highlights
  • Swipe to save calculations
  • Basic calculator functions
  • Running total display
  • Automatic parentheses
  • Copy/Paste support
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It's a calculator with swipe-to-save. And it's pretty. Features: - Swipe to save - You know, basic calculator stuff - Running total - Automatic parentheses for readability - Copy/Paste Support

About

CalcuMem

This calculator app offers a unique approach to memory functions, allowing users to add comments and photos to saved calculations. It's designed for everyday use, from budgeting to loan analysis, with an enhanced interface for better performance.

Highlights
  • Editable memory buttons
  • Comments for memory entries
  • Photo attachments to memory
  • Comprehensive memory storage
  • Enhanced performance interface
  • Everyday calculation tools
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CalcuMem reinvents the "Math to Memory" Interaction with its spectacular new look for enhanced performance! Introducing Editable Memory Buttons (with comments) that will forever retire the “MR”, “MC”, “M+” and “M-“ buttons. More Comprehensive Memory Storage (supporting the addition of comments and photos) will enhance saved choices and let you retrieve them when needed with a finger touch. These unique Memory Capabilities are ideal for handling your shopping activities, budget management, feasibility study, loan analysis and everyday calculations. Just let CalcuMem do the math for you!

Screenshots

Sumhold3 screens
CalcuMem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CalcuMem at 5.0 against Sumhold's 3.9. CalcuMem also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Sumhold's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (74% vs 50%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. CalcuMem sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sumhold asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CalcuMem holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sumhold has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Sumhold's written reviews are positive against 50% of CalcuMem's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sumhold ships an update every 24 months, CalcuMem every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sumhold versus CalcuMem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSumholdCalcuMem
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (12 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChad VossMohamed Asser Reda

Customer experience

Sumhold

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative13.0%

CalcuMem

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sumhold

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CalcuMem

One-time1
  • "Purchase 40 Rows"2 variants$3.99

Questions

Is Sumhold free?
Sumhold is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalcuMem free?
CalcuMem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sumhold or CalcuMem?
CalcuMem is rated higher. Sumhold averages 3.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while CalcuMem averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sumhold or CalcuMem have ads?
Neither Sumhold nor CalcuMem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sumhold or CalcuMem?
Sumhold ships an update every 24 months, and CalcuMem every 3 months. Most recently, Sumhold was updated on October 7, 2026 and CalcuMem on October 3, 2026.

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