Comparison

Numerical³ vs TechniCalc Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • No equals button interface
  • Automatic bracket handling
  • Full scientific keypad
  • Today Widget integration
  • Numerical² Keyboard for any app
  • Equation editing
  • Customizable themes
Features
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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.

About

TechniCalc Calculator

This app offers a modern, intuitive interface for complex calculations, supporting scientific, engineering, and advanced mathematical functions. It allows natural equation entry, provides a formula book, and includes unit and currency converters. Available across Apple devices, it caters to students and professionals needing a powerful calculation tool.

Highlights
  • Natural equation entry
  • Advanced math engine
  • Formula book and equations
  • Unit and currency converter
  • Statistics mode
  • Equation solvers
  • Supports multiple Apple devices
Features
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TechniCalc is every bit functional as it is beautiful. The modern interface that makes a clean break from traditional pocket calculators. Equations are entered in a natural way, adhering to every detail of hand-written maths. The advanced maths engine also makes this the only calculator you'll ever need. ◉ FEATURES ▸ Runs on iPhone, iPad, and macOS - with an Apple Watch companion ▸ Dark mode ▸ Supports split screen and wireless keyboards ▸ Shows the full equation as you type ▸ Basic calculations (+, -, ×, ÷, %) ▸ Brackets ▸ Square and cubic roots ▸ Exponents and logarithms ▸ Trigonometry (sin, cos, tan) ▸ Degrees, radians, and gradians ▸ Constants (pi, e, and over 100 other physical constants) ▸ Formula book and equations ▸ Calculation history ▸ Unit converter ▸ Currency converter ▸ Statistics mode ◉ ADVANCED MATHS ▸ Almost unlimited number sizes - over 1,000,000 factorial ▸ Square roots and logarithms with any base ▸ Factorial, nPr, nCr, and gamma ▸ Hyperbolic trigonometry (sinh, cosh, tanh) ▸ Vectors and matrices ▸ Imaginary and complex numbers ▸ Series sums and products ▸ Numerical integration and differentiation ▸ Binary, octal, and hexadecimal ▸ Programmer mode ◉ EQUATION SOLVERS ▸ Quadratic ▸ Cubic ▸ Systems of 2 and 3 linear equations ▸ Root finder

Screenshots

Numerical³4 screens
TechniCalc Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Numerical³ at Free against TechniCalc Calculator's $7.99. Numerical³ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 81). TechniCalc Calculator's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 75%). On rating, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Numerical³ is free to download; TechniCalc Calculator costs $7.99 up front. TechniCalc Calculator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Numerical³ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Numerical³ against 4.7 for TechniCalc Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numerical³ has 1.3K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Numerical³'s written reviews are positive against 84% of TechniCalc Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numerical³ ships an update every 2 weeks, TechniCalc Calculator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Numerical³ versus TechniCalc Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumerical³TechniCalc Calculator
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.7 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better81
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew J ClarkJacob Parker

Customer experience

Numerical³

All ratings1,338 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative15.2%

TechniCalc Calculator

All ratings81 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral13.2%
Negative2.6%

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

TechniCalc Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Numerical³

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TechniCalc Calculator

One-time4
  • Every Little Helps$0.99
  • Coffee-Sized Tip$2.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$4.99
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  • Pizza-Sized Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Numerical³ free?
Numerical³ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TechniCalc Calculator free?
TechniCalc Calculator costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Numerical³ or TechniCalc Calculator?
Numerical³ is rated higher. Numerical³ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while TechniCalc Calculator averages 4.7 from 81 ratings.
Do Numerical³ or TechniCalc Calculator have ads?
Neither Numerical³ nor TechniCalc Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numerical³ or TechniCalc Calculator?
Numerical³ ships an update every 2 weeks, and TechniCalc Calculator monthly. Most recently, Numerical³ was updated on September 19, 2026 and TechniCalc Calculator on September 23, 2026.

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