malc vs CalcLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 : 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] — Supports a wide range of color options and allows for customization. — Enables customizable key layouts, including calculator and phone styles, and the ability to rearrange keys left and right. — Offers the option to turn key sound effects on or off. — Allows you to choose whether or not to use the calculation result in the next equation. — 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. — Enables efficient input of large numbers by allowing digit grouping characters (e.g., inputting “1,200,000” as “1,2,” ) : It helps to prevent entering the wrong digits, when you calculate an estimate of a large number. (e.g., “1,221,390*0.33% ≒ 1,2, * 0.33% = 3,960”)
CalcLink
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1. Key Features CalcLink - Calculator for Windows is a calculator app that lets you quickly send calculation results from your iPhone or iPad to a Windows PC, and also use your device as a numpad-style input helper. Instead of stopping at calculation, CalcLink helps you enter results directly into Windows or use your iPhone or iPad as a simple input pad. It is useful for spreadsheets, accounting software, browser forms, and other PC tasks that involve frequent numeric input. 2. Overview CalcLink works as a standard calculator, and by connecting with the Windows app Koyomi-Link, it can send calculation results and numpad input to your Windows PC. You can choose between Direct Input and Copy and Paste sending modes. You can also add Enter or Tab after sending a value, making repetitive data entry smoother. Even without Windows integration, CalcLink can be used as a regular calculator and scientific calculator. 3. Feature List - Standard calculator - Scientific calculator - Tax included / tax excluded calculation - Memory functions - Send calculation results to Windows - Direct Input / Copy and Paste sending modes - Enter / Tab after sending - Numpad-style Windows input helper - Tab / Enter / Backspace / Delete / arrow keys - Copy / Paste operations - Japanese and English support 4. Feature Details ■ Standard Calculator CalcLink provides a simple and easy-to-use calculator for everyday arithmetic. It also supports tax included / tax excluded calculation and memory functions, making it useful for shopping, office work, and accounting tasks. ■ Scientific Calculator In addition to standard calculation, CalcLink includes a scientific calculator mode. You can switch modes within the same app when you need more advanced calculations. ■ Send Results to Windows By connecting with Koyomi-Link, CalcLink can send calculation results to your Windows PC. You can choose between Direct Input and Copy and Paste sending modes. ■ Enter / Tab After Sending CalcLink can automatically add Enter or Tab after sending a calculation result. This is useful when you want to send a value and move to the next cell or input field in spreadsheets, accounting software, or forms. ■ Numpad-Style Windows Input Helper The numpad tab lets you send numbers and symbols to Windows. It also supports Tab, Enter, Backspace, Delete, arrow keys, Copy, and Paste, allowing your iPhone or iPad to work as a simple numpad and input helper. 5. Summary CalcLink - Calculator for Windows is designed for users who want to calculate at hand and quickly enter the result into a Windows PC. You can use it as a regular calculator, and enable Windows integration or numpad input support when needed. It is recommended for anyone who wants to make numeric input during PC work smoother and faster. Note: Windows integration requires the separate Windows app Koyomi-Link.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CalcLink at Free against malc's $1.99. CalcLink also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
CalcLink 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, CalcLink every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | malc | CalcLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | crenieq | Satoshi Sakuma |
In-app purchases
malc
No in-app purchases
CalcLink
No in-app purchases









