# jCalc vs SimpleCaclulator

The clearest difference is rating: jCalc at 4.6 against SimpleCaclulator's 3.8. jCalc also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and ratings volume (259 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

jCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: jCalc has 259 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of jCalc's written reviews are positive against 67% of SimpleCaclulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | jCalc | SimpleCaclulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcalc-scientific-calculator/id885770968/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecaclulator/id1590751914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 14.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jon Ericksen](https://appshunter.io/developer/706765908) | [Yaniv Belo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547982194) |

## What reviewers say

### jCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jcalc-scientific-calculator/id885770968)

This app is a powerful yet easy-to-use scientific calculator designed for students, teachers, and professionals. It simplifies complex calculations involving fractions, decimals, and advanced equations with flexible answer formats and smart conversions.

**Highlights:** Fractions and decimals calculations, Flexible answer formats, Smart conversions, Advanced math functions, Memory recall, Auto parentheses

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free and ad-free calculator app
- 🎨 Multiple customizable themes and color schemes
- 📜 Running tape/history feature to review calculations
- 🔢 Fraction, decimal, and mixed number support
- ⚡ Fast and efficient performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Display rendering issues with character visibility
- 🐛 App freezing and crashing problems
- 📱 Landscape mode not working on iPhone
- 🔌 Limited button size for users with larger fingers
- 📢 Intrusive ad banner at top of screen

**Reported bugs**

- Display characters not rendering correctly (about 1/4 of characters missing)
- Fraction buttons not working as intended
- iPhone landscape mode does not rotate or display split view
- App freezes during use
- Character display issues with numbers 0-9 appearing incomplete

**Requested features**

- Widget support for home screen
- Scientific calculator functions (sin, cos, tan, square root, squaring)
- Original version 1.0 color scheme option
- Running tape format in newer versions
- Screen rotation lock for landscape mode


### SimpleCaclulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecaclulator/id1590751914)

A free scientific calculator designed for iPad, offering both basic and scientific modes. It provides detailed explanations for each mathematical function to enhance user understanding of operations.

**Highlights:** Free scientific calculator, Basic and scientific modes, Detailed math function info, iPad optimized

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is jCalc free?

jCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimpleCaclulator free?

SimpleCaclulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, jCalc or SimpleCaclulator?

jCalc is rated higher. jCalc averages 4.6 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while SimpleCaclulator averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do jCalc or SimpleCaclulator have ads?

Neither jCalc nor SimpleCaclulator shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*