Comparison

Numerical³ vs Beacon Softphone

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

Beacon Softphone

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Beacon Softphone brings your business phone system to your iPhone. Make and receive calls using your work number, access voicemail, and manage multiple lines – all from your mobile device. Designed exclusively for use with Beacon hosted voice services, this app transforms your iPhone into a full-featured business phone extension. Make and receive calls using your business number with HD audio quality. Visual voicemail lets you see, play and manage messages at a glance without dialling in. Handle multiple concurrent calls with full line support, and keep track of your communications with call history synchronised across your phone system. Your device contacts are available for quick dialling, and you can transfer calls, place callers on hold, and set up conferences just as you would from your desk phone. Push notifications ensure you never miss an incoming call. Beacon Softphone requires an active Beacon hosted voice account. Contact your system administrator or visit our website to learn more about Beacon business phone services.

Screenshots

Numerical³4 screens
Beacon Softphone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Beacon Softphone at every 5 days against Numerical³'s every 2 weeks. Beacon Softphone also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Numerical³'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numerical³ ships an update every 2 weeks, Beacon Softphone every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Numerical³ versus Beacon Softphone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumerical³Beacon Softphone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew J ClarkNetavo Global Data Services 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

Beacon Softphone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Numerical³

No in-app purchases

None

Beacon Softphone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Numerical³ free?
Numerical³ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beacon Softphone free?
Beacon Softphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Numerical³ or Beacon Softphone have ads?
Neither Numerical³ nor Beacon Softphone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numerical³ or Beacon Softphone?
Numerical³ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Beacon Softphone every 5 days. Most recently, Numerical³ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Beacon Softphone on October 12, 2026.

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