Comparison

Numerical³ vs DaysBetween

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

DaysBetween

Features
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DaysBetween helps you calculate precise intervals between any two dates, add or subtract time periods, and see clear breakdowns relative to today. Designed for accuracy, clarity, and flexibility. Switch between two display modes — Row (a single interval) and Grid (all intervals at once), optionally include or exclude Week and Month, quickly swap dates, and navigate through your date history. Each calculation comes with structured statistics showing progress across year, quarter, month, and week, with visual indicators that clearly distinguish past and future values. For extra context, the app also provides Western and Chinese horoscope information based on the selected dates — a broader perspective beyond pure numbers. Key features: • Calculate intervals between any two dates • Add or subtract time intervals • Today-relative breakdowns • Row and Grid display modes • Optional Week & Month values • Year, Quarter, Month, and Week statistics • Clear past and future indicators • Western and Chinese horoscope insights • Collapsible cards for an organized layout • Date history navigation • Fast, intuitive date adjustments • Clean, easy-to-use interface

Screenshots

Numerical³4 screens
DaysBetween4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numerical³ at none against DaysBetween's 1. Numerical³ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). DaysBetween's advantage is iOS requirement (16.7 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DaysBetween sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Numerical³ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numerical³ ships an update every 2 weeks, DaysBetween every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Numerical³ versus DaysBetween: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumerical³DaysBetween
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew J ClarkDmitrii Sokolov

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

DaysBetween

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Numerical³

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DaysBetween

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is Numerical³ free?
Numerical³ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DaysBetween free?
DaysBetween is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Numerical³ or DaysBetween have ads?
Neither Numerical³ nor DaysBetween shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numerical³ or DaysBetween?
Numerical³ ships an update every 2 weeks, and DaysBetween every 3 months. Most recently, Numerical³ was updated on October 14, 2026 and DaysBetween on October 5, 2026.

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