# SituationBF vs Calc

The clearest difference is ads: Calc at none against SituationBF's shown. Calc also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). SituationBF's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (397 vs 42). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SituationBF sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Calc sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SituationBF holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SituationBF has 397 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of SituationBF's written reviews are positive against 78% of Calc's.

SituationBF ships an update monthly, Calc weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SituationBF | Calc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/situationbf/id725336470/reviews)** | [4.2 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-desktop-mate-widgets/id6782669667/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **397** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 78.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CREATIVE FREAKS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/486692626) | [インフィニットループ](https://appshunter.io/developer/507088117) |

## What reviewers say

### SituationBF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/situationbf/id725336470)

Immerse yourself in a vast collection of voice recordings from popular voice actors, designed to be experienced with headphones for maximum impact. Explore over 4000 unique audio scenarios featuring various character archetypes and enjoy the free content offered.

**Highlights:** Over 4000 voice recordings, Features popular voice actors, Dummy microphone recordings, Headphone recommended for best experience, Various character archetypes

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Pack 3 ~ Chapter 39.5℃ ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 1 ~ Day 2 ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 2 ~ Day 3 & 4 ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 3 ~ Day 5 & 6 ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 4 ~ Day 7 ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 4 ~ In His Room ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 3 ~ Locker Room Date ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| 11:30PM In Bed… | $1.99 | one-time |
| Can I…get closer? | $1.99 | one-time |
| We're alone, aren't we? | $1.99 | one-time |
| In my room with you… | $1.99 | one-time |
| Firsts with You… | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 1 ~ Chapter 37.5℃ ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 2 ~ Chapter 38.2℃~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 4 ~ Chapter 36.8℃ ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 1 ~ Let's Clean! ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 2 ~ Let’s Game! ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 3 ~ Afternoon Hour ~ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Voice Pack 4 ~ Sleep Over ~ | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art and illustrations
- 🎙️ Excellent voice acting
- 🌟 Variety of characters and scenarios
- 🎧 Immersive audio experience
- 💤 Helps relax and unwind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Navigation and menus in Japanese
- 💰 Some content locked behind paywalls
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📢 Intrusive ads at the bottom

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard getting stuck after certain actions
- Coin rewards not working properly after watching ads
- Frequent crashes when accessing the store

**Requested features**

- English translations for menus and profiles
- More interactive features beyond just listening
- Ability to create custom playlists
- Offline mode to listen without internet


### Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-desktop-mate-widgets/id6782669667)

This app adds a fun, interactive calculator experience with cute character reactions and customizable designs. It also features a unique 'Performance Mode' for playing music and hidden 'SP Answer Actions' for special character responses.

**Highlights:** Cute character reactions with button presses, Customizable calculator themes, Performance Mode for music playback, Hidden SP Answer Actions, Paid character DLCs available, Voice lines for each character

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zundamon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Koharu Rikka | $2.99 | one-time |
| Natsuki Karin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hanakuma Chifuyu | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character MEIKO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character KAITO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Kagamine Rin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Kagamine Len | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Megurine Luka | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Hatsune Miku | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SituationBF free?

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

### Is Calc free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SituationBF or Calc?

SituationBF is rated higher. SituationBF averages 4.5 out of 5 from 397 ratings, while Calc averages 4.2 from 42 ratings.

### Do SituationBF or Calc have ads?

SituationBF shows ads; Calc does not.

### Which is updated more often, SituationBF or Calc?

SituationBF ships an update monthly, and Calc weekly. Most recently, SituationBF was updated on October 11, 2026 and Calc on October 15, 2026.

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