Numerical³ vs Walking School Bus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Numerical³
A powerful and beautifully designed calculator app that offers advanced scientific functions, automatic bracket handling, and a unique no-equals button interface. It integrates seamlessly with iOS features like widgets and keyboards for calculations anywhere.
- No equals button interface
- Automatic bracket handling
- Full scientific keypad
- Today Widget integration
- Numerical² Keyboard for any app
- Equation editing
- Customizable themes
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Numerical³ is still the calculator without equal. The first Numerical shipped in 2014—v3 brings long-requested improvements and the same focus on delightful, minimalist utility apps.MAC TOONumerical runs natively on macOS: multiple windows, tabs, resizing, desktop widgets, full keyboard support, and synced history. Download it on the Mac App Store.WIDGETSLock screen and Home Screen widgets—modernized on iPhone and iPad.THEMESBrand-new neo-morphic themes alongside our most popular picks—each with light and dark variants that follow your iOS appearance settings. Use the Theme Picker to preview them all.ICONSTheme Home Screen icons match iOS 26 with glass effects, Dark Mode, and tints.HISTORYYour equations stay visible on screen—above the keyboard on iPhone (portrait) and to the side on iPad and Mac. iCloud keeps history in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.KEYBOARDSExternal keyboards are fully supported on iPhone, iPad, and macOS—including the shortcuts you expect.SOUND FXSounds and clicky feedback on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Haptics on iPhone.14+ LANGUAGESThe entire app is localized in 14+ languages—including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Russian—with international digits and formats. Missing yours? Let us know.Mana Machines—Numerical³ and upcoming apps from a studio focused on delightful, minimal, human-centered utilities. More on the way.Questions or feedback: manamachineventures@gmail.comDeveloped by Andrew J Clark. Designed by Andrew J Clark & Alex Vanderzon. Terms of Use: https://www.manamachineventures.com/terms
Walking School Bus
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WSB App: Your Walking School Bus Companion The Walking School Bus (WSB) program, initiated by parents and carers at a local primary school in Sydney, Australia, is a community-driven project developed in collaboration with the school, local police, and the City Council. The WSB App was designed to enhance communication and streamline administrative tasks, such as record-keeping, within the school community. It is available for free download. Key Features: Student & Volunteer Management: Easily access and manage the list of students and volunteers. Daily & Weekly Planner: Organise and plan activities with a user-friendly interface. Change Requests: Submit and manage changes with ease. Instant Notifications: Stay informed with push notifications and WhatsApp updates. Real-Time GPS Broadcasting: Volunteers can broadcast their location live, ensuring transparency and safety. Live GPS Tracking: Track the WSB’s movements in real time for peace of mind. Multi-Login Support: Conveniently switch between multiple logins for different users. This app is designed to support the school community and provide a safer, more efficient experience for everyone involved. Terms of Use: The standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numerical³ at none against Walking School Bus's 2. Numerical³ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Walking School Bus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Walking School Bus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Numerical³ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Numerical³ ships an update every 2 weeks, Walking School Bus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Numerical³ | Walking School Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew J Clark | G&H IT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD |
Bugs and requests
Numerical³
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unresponsive keys
- Calculation errors
- Crashes on startup
Requested features
5 requests- Add scientific functions (square root, trigonometry, etc.)
- Implement an equals button
- Add more theme options
- Develop an iPad version
- Bring back widget support
Walking School Bus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Numerical³
No in-app purchases
Walking School Bus
- Walking School Bus Monthly$2.991 Month
- Walking School Bus Yearly$29.991 Year
