# Tydlig vs Solves

The clearest difference is price: Solves at Free against Tydlig's $1.99. Solves also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Tydlig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 382). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Solves is free to download; Tydlig costs $1.99 up front. Solves sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Tydlig asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tydlig against 4.9 for Solves. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tydlig has 2.6K ratings behind it against 382, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

Tydlig ships an update monthly, Solves every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tydlig | Solves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tydlig/id721606556/reviews) | **[4.9 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solves-calculator-for-all/id1394359548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 382 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 90.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tydlig Software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/922197427) | [Oleg Barinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394359547) |

## What reviewers say

### Tydlig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tydlig/id721606556)

This app reimagines the calculator experience with a freeform canvas, dynamic results, and linked numbers. It allows for easy everyday calculations, real-time graphing, and annotation, making complex math visualization intuitive.

**Highlights:** Freeform canvas for calculations, Responsive and linked results, Real-time graphing, Infinite scrolling history, Annotate numbers with text, Slider for tweaking values, Export as PDF or image

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 💡 Innovative approach to calculations
- 🔍 Ability to see calculation history
- 📊 Helpful graphing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Lack of ability to save/load multiple canvases
- 🔀 No way to organize calculations into separate sheets/pages
- 🔀 Inability to add notes or labels to calculations
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔀 No support for fractions or complex math functions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use graphing feature
- Calculation history disappears after app restart
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Labeling calculations with non-Latin characters causes display issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple canvases/sheets to save and load calculations
- Implement ability to add notes, labels, and annotations to calculations
- Expand math functions to include fractions, combinations, permutations, etc.
- Introduce iCloud/cloud sync to access calculations across devices
- Add option to snap objects to a grid for better organization


### Solves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solves-calculator-for-all/id1394359548)

A powerful and versatile calculator for all your Apple devices. Edit complex expressions, sync history across devices, and enjoy a clean, ad-free experience. Unlock advanced features like unit conversion and fraction support with an optional upgrade.

**Highlights:** Edit expressions without limitations, Instant results, Sync calculation history across devices, Unit conversion (currencies, physical units), Fraction support, Customizable themes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Option #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Option #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Option #3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Option #4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Solves+ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip Option #5 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent calculator app
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 🔒 No ads or data collection
- 💡 Useful features like history, comments, and unit conversions
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs after updates
- 🐛 Issues with certain mathematical operations
- 🐛 Family sharing not working properly
- 🐛 Lag or performance issues on some devices
- 💡 Desire for more advanced features like fractions, base conversions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when pressing certain buttons
- Issues with parsing complex expressions
- Incorrect results for some calculations
- Problems with history clearing or syncing

**Requested features**

- Add support for fractions and mixed numbers
- Implement a widget for quick access
- Allow resizing the app window on Mac
- Provide more customization options
- Add support for Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tydlig free?

Tydlig costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tydlig or Solves?

Solves is rated higher. Tydlig averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Solves averages 4.9 from 382 ratings.

### Do Tydlig or Solves have ads?

Neither Tydlig nor Solves shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tydlig or Solves?

Tydlig ships an update monthly, and Solves every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tydlig was updated on October 18, 2026 and Solves on October 15, 2026.

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