Comparison

Numerical³ vs Desktop 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. Terms of Use: https://www.manamachineventures.com/terms

About

Desktop Calculator

Perform calculations directly from your home screen with interactive widgets. Customize themes, fonts, and even add unique sound effects for a personalized experience. Access quick calculations via Control Center and Lock Screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Home Screen Interactive Widgets
  • Real Voice Pronunciation (Male/Female)
  • Display Calculation Formulas
  • Over 40 UI Themes
  • Custom Sound Effects
  • Customizable Fonts and Layouts
  • Lock Screen Widget
Features
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A powerful calculator that allows you to calculate on home screen without opening the app, tailor-made for iOS 18/26 interactive widgets! Highly customizable to suit your DIY personality, with endless possibilities for creativity! 【Key Features】 • Home Screen Widget Calculator (Interactive Widgets) • Control Center Widget • Real Voice Pronunciation: Male and Female Voices • Display calculation process formulas + - × ÷ • Over 40+ UI Theme • Settings: Thousands Separator, Decimal Places • Calculation History: Supports Summation • Advanced Features: Random Sound Effects, Random Skins • Custom Sound Effects: Wooden Fish, Piano, Guzheng, Bubbles, Keyboard, Water Drops • Custom Fonts: Font Size, Font Type • Custom Layout: Spacing, Margins, Corners, Background Color, Text Color • Lock Screen Widget for Quick Access • Traditional CalculationPressing + − × ÷ will immediately evaluate the expression, no need to press =. If you enjoy this app, please consider supporting the independent developer. More features are on the way... Suggestions and feedback: Email us The6XStudio@gmail.com

Screenshots

Numerical³4 screens
Desktop Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numerical³ at none against Desktop Calculator's 1. Numerical³ also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 202). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Desktop Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.8 for Desktop Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numerical³ has 1.3K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numerical³ ships an update every 2 weeks, Desktop Calculator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Numerical³ versus Desktop Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumerical³Desktop Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (202 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews — better74.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better202
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew J Clark6X Studio LLC

Customer experience

Numerical³

All ratings1,343 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews490 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative15.5%

Desktop Calculator

All ratings199 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative16.0%

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

Desktop Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Numerical³

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Desktop Calculator

One-time1
  • Pro Plan$1.99

Questions

Is Numerical³ free?
Numerical³ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desktop Calculator free?
Desktop Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Numerical³ or Desktop Calculator?
Desktop Calculator is rated higher. Numerical³ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Desktop Calculator averages 4.8 from 202 ratings.
Do Numerical³ or Desktop Calculator have ads?
Neither Numerical³ nor Desktop Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numerical³ or Desktop Calculator?
Numerical³ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Desktop Calculator fortnightly. Most recently, Numerical³ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Desktop Calculator on October 27, 2026.

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