Comparison

Pascal vs Calculator²

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

Head to head
About

Pascal

This app offers a powerful 3-in-1 calculator experience, combining scientific, graphing, and programmer functionalities. The scientific calculator is free, while graphing and programmer modes require an in-app purchase, with trials available for testing.

Highlights
  • Scientific calculator (degree, radian, gradian modes)
  • RPN mode
  • Graphing calculator with smart tape and adaptive sampling
  • Programmer calculator (8, 16, 32, 64-bit bitwise)
  • Multiple numeral systems (binary, octal, decimal, hex)
  • Unicode and ASCII character encoding
Features
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Pascal (formerly Calculator³) is a professional-grade 3-in-1 scientific, graphing and programmer calculator. Scientific Calculator¹ - Supports degree, radian and gradian modes - Decimal factorials - Modulo operator - Permutations (nPr) and combinations (nCr) - Standard memory functions - RPN mode Graphing Calculator² - Includes all functions the scientific calculator offers - TI-like design - Perform calculations on a smart tape (i.e. no need to close parenthesis, multiply out brackets, real-time syntax highlighting) - Plot graphs using adaptive sampling algorithm to generate precise results - Show or hide roots/intersections and trace values Programmer Calculator³ - Supports 8, 16, 32, and 64-bit bitwise calculations - Binary (base-2), octal (base-8), decimal (base-10), and hexadecimal (base-16) numeral systems too - Unicode (UTF-16) and ASCII character encoding - A binary table that shows you in real time the binary representation of the current operand - RPN mode

About

Calculator²

This app offers a suite of specialized calculators, including scientific, financial, programmer, and basic functions. It also features a currency converter and a comprehensive unit converter for various needs.

Highlights
  • Scientific calculator with advanced functions
  • Financial calculator for loan and tax calculations
  • Programmer calculator for number base conversions
  • Currency converter with real-time rates
  • Unit converter for over 200 units
  • Basic calculator for everyday use
Features
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The smart calculator for iOS. Scientific Calculator An advanced calculator with a comprehensive set of mathematical functions including trigonometric, hyperbolic, logarithmic, exponential, factorial, combination and permutation. Over 125 mathematical and physical constants are accessible in an easy-to-navigate list. Implicit multiplication and operator precedence are supported for faster input, while the unique memory mode also provides a facility for statistical functions. Financial Calculator* A calculator with a variety of functions for performing financial calculations, such as determining the monthly payments on a loan or the price of an item after tax has been applied. Individual rates can be set for markup, discount, tax and interest. Perfect for students and professionals who wish to verify the results of time value of money calculations. Programmer Calculator A powerful tool for conversions between decimal, hexadecimal, octal and binary number bases, with a unique view for entering ASCII keys. Bitwise operations including AND, OR, XOR and NOT are available, in addition to functions not usually found in a programmer calculator, such as square and factorial. Basic Calculator A simple, easy-to-use calculator for quick, everyday calculations. Currency Converter* A currency calculator providing accurate conversions between 150+ World currencies. The exchange rates are easily updated to real-time values from the Open Exchange Rates API, while favourite currency conversions can be saved for easy comparisons. Unit Converter A comprehensive unit converter with over 200 units across 26 categories, including temperature, fuel consumption, viscosity, radiation and more. * The Financial Calculator and Currency Converter are unlocked by an in-app purchase

Screenshots

Pascal3 screens
Calculator²4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Calculator² at Free against Pascal's $2.99. Calculator² also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). Pascal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Calculator² is free to download; Pascal costs $2.99 up front. Pascal sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Calculator² sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pascal ships an update every 2 weeks, Calculator² every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pascal versus Calculator²: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPascalCalculator²
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew WeiRichard Walters

Customer experience

Pascal

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative26.2%

Calculator²

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pascal

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes after updates
  • Premium features reverted to basic
  • Cannot enter numbers with iPad Magic Keyboard
  • RPN logic not selectable
  • Key response slow or nonexistent on watch
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  • Lost programming calculator after update
  • App crashes when typing '='
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Fonts are blurry on iPhone 6
  • Bug with exponentiation (adds random digit 2)
  • Cannot swipe to change calculator modes
  • Making a number negative results in incorrect value

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add RPN to Apple Watch app
  • Improve iPad Magic Keyboard support
  • Make themes free for all users
  • Add a backspace button to Apple Watch app
  • Add Arabic language support
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  • Change app icon for better recognition
  • Option to disable or change click sounds
  • Improve navigation for editing equations
  • Make graph view full screen
  • Add polar graph instructions or functionality
  • Add a tape for DEG mode
  • Add a widget for iOS 8

Calculator²

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pascal

One-time3
  • Theme Pack$0.99
  • Graphing Calculator$1.99
  • Programmer Calculator$1.99
3 purchases

Calculator²

One-time3
  • Financial Calculator$0.99
  • Currency Converter$0.99
  • Calculator² Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Pascal free?
Pascal costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Calculator² free?
Calculator² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pascal or Calculator² have ads?
Neither Pascal nor Calculator² shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pascal or Calculator²?
Pascal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calculator² every 3 months. Most recently, Pascal was updated on October 21, 2026 and Calculator² on October 1, 2026.

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