Global Maps vs FernCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Global Maps
Explore countries and cities with this application. It provides a way to discover different locations around the world.
- Explore countries
- Discover cities
- World exploration
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Global Maps - Explore countries and cities
FernCalc
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FernCalc — Beautifully Simple. Surprisingly Powerful. A calculator should be beautiful, dependable, and enjoyable to use. FernCalc combines an elegant everyday calculator with a powerful scientific mode—all in one thoughtfully designed app. Whether you're balancing expenses, working through everyday calculations, or exploring more advanced mathematics, FernCalc gives you the tools you need without unnecessary clutter. STANDARD MODE Everything you need for everyday calculations: • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Percentage calculations • Large, easy-to-read results • Automatic thousands separators • Backspace and clear functions • Repeated calculations using the equals button SCIENTIFIC MODE Go beyond basic arithmetic with: • Trigonometric functions: sine, cosine, and tangent • Inverse trigonometric functions • Degrees and radians • Powers, squares, and square roots • Logarithmic and natural logarithmic functions • Exponential calculations • Mathematical constants π and e • Parentheses and order of operations • Clearly displayed mathematical expressions DESIGNED TO BE DIFFERENT FernCalc features a distinctive deep-emerald interface, elegant gold accents, responsive controls, and a carefully crafted layout. Switch effortlessly between Standard and Scientific modes whenever your calculations demand more. THE FERNIQUE PROMISE • No advertisements • No subscriptions • No in-app purchases • No tracking or analytics • No accounts required • No hidden fees Just a beautiful, capable calculator that respects you. FernCalc by Fernique LLC. Thoughtfully designed. Simply useful.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FernCalc at every 2 months against Global Maps's every 15 months. Global Maps's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Global Maps ships an update every 15 months, FernCalc every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Global Maps | FernCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hagens Media, LLC. | Fernique LLC |
In-app purchases
Global Maps
No in-app purchases
FernCalc
No in-app purchases








