Comparison

malc vs HotDog App

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

Head to head
About

malc

Features
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malc is an ease-of-use calculator app with a memory function [CALCULATION] - Calculates Remainders : It's helpful for picking tasks in Pharmacies, Logistics warehouse, and for Knitting calculations. - Percentage calculation : It’s used to calculate discounts, taxes, etc. - Supports standard arithmetic operations and adheres to the order of operations and parentheses. [Memory & Editing Functions] - Calculation history : It records the history of expressions and answers. Allows to reuse them with a single tap. Long-press on a history item to reuse or reenter an intermediate number. Quickly reuse all elements of a formula except for a single value, minimizing re-entry. - Equation editing : Equipped with cursor and delete keys for easy correction of input errors. [Others] β€” Supports a wide range of color options and allows for customization. β€” Enables customizable key layouts, including calculator and phone styles, and the ability to rearrange keys left and right. β€” Offers the option to turn key sound effects on or off. β€” Allows you to choose whether or not to use the calculation result in the next equation. β€” Multi regions (US, UK, DE, FR, CN, IN…) : multiple number formatting (comma, period and space), digit grouping size, decimal separator, division symbol Ex: Indic notation "15,00,000" is supported. β€” Enables efficient input of large numbers by allowing digit grouping characters (e.g., inputting β€œ1,200,000” as β€œ1,2,” ) : It helps to prevent entering the wrong digits, when you calculate an estimate of a large number. (e.g., β€œ1,221,390*0.33% β‰’ 1,2, * 0.33% = 3,960”)

About

HotDog App

Features
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Keep your dog safe and yourself safer. The HotDog app connects to the HotDog sensor and gives you real-time temperature and alerts when thresholds are reached. Features: - Real-time temperature monitoring in the car - Alerts when temperature goes above/below the desired threshold - Long battery life (up to 12 months) - Reliable coverage (NB-IoT, where available) - Easy installation and clear display How it works: 1) Place the sensor in your car. 2) Connect it to the app. 3) Get live data and alerts – even when you’re away from the car (where coverage is available). Disclaimer: HotDog is not a substitute for supervision. Always follow local regulations and never leave pets unattended for long periods of time. Requires HotDog sensor. Learn more at `https://hotdogsensor.com`.

Screenshots

malc1 screens
HotDog App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HotDog App at Free against malc's $1.99. HotDog App also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

HotDog App is free to download; malc costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

malc ships an update every 5 months, HotDog App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
malc versus HotDog App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermalcHotDog App
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.014.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopercrenieqSelsaas Development AS

In-app purchases

None

malc

No in-app purchases

None

HotDog App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is malc free?
malc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotDog App free?
HotDog App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do malc or HotDog App have ads?
Neither malc nor HotDog App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, malc or HotDog App?
malc ships an update every 5 months, and HotDog App every 6 weeks. Most recently, malc was updated on September 14, 2026 and HotDog App on September 12, 2026.

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