malc vs ChatCat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
malc
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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 : Itβs 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, INβ¦) : 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 β1,200,000β as β1,2,β ) : It helps to prevent entering the wrong digits, when you calculate an estimate of a large number. (e.g., β1,221,390*0.33% β 1,2, * 0.33% = 3,960β)
ChatCat
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A app that allows you to interact seamlessly with ChatGPT using your own API key. β’ Flexible Model Selection: Choose from a variety of models, including o1 models, to suit your needs and preferences. β’ Customizable Proxy/Endpoint: Set up your own custom domain for the proxy or endpoint, giving you full control over your interactions. β’ Unlimited Prompts: Create and manage as many unique prompts as youβd like, ensuring tailored and personalized experiences every time. β’ Intuitive Interface: Enjoy smooth, responsive gestures and haptic feedback for a pleasant, user-friendly experience. β’ No Hidden Costs: No subscriptions, advertisements, or data collectionβjust a clean, transparent app focused on your privacy and ease of use. Experience the freedom of ChatGPT with total control and no distractions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ChatCat at Free against malc's $1.99. malc's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
ChatCat is free to download; malc costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
malc ships an update every 5 months, ChatCat every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | malc | ChatCat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months β better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | crenieq | θ΅ ε |
In-app purchases
malc
No in-app purchases
ChatCat
No in-app purchases









