xCalc vs Parrot Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
xCalc
A straightforward and user-friendly calculator app for performing basic arithmetic, tax calculations, and unit conversions. It offers memory functions, a calculation history, and customizable background colors for a personalized experience.
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Memory functions
- Tax calculation
- Calculation history
- Unit Converter
- Customizable background colors
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xCalc is a simple and easy-to-use calculator app. Key Features: ・Basic arithmetic operations ・Memory functions ・Tax calculation ・Calculation history ・Unit Converter ・Customizable background colors ・Wallpaper support (iPhone only) ・Tap and hold to copy results
Parrot Timer
A charming timer app featuring cute, dancing parrots that celebrate when your countdown ends. Unlock new parrot friends through regular use, adding fun to everyday time management tasks.
- Parrot-themed timer interface
- Dancing parrot celebrations
- Unlockable parrot characters
- Simple and effective time management
- Versatile for kitchen or general use
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Discover the adorable Parrot Timer app, a delightful timer with a parrot theme. It's designed to add a dash of fun to your time management. Features include: - Engaging visuals where cute parrots grace the timer screen. As the countdown ends, these parrots celebrate by dancing. - Initially, you have access to 5 charming parrots. Frequent use of Parrot Timer rewards you with the addition of new parrot friends. - Beyond its adorable appeal, Parrot Timer offers simplicity and effectiveness for all your timing needs. *While primarily envisioned as a kitchen timer, Parrot Timer's versatility allows it to function perfectly as a general timer too.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Parrot Timer at Free against xCalc's $0.99. Parrot Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (16.3 vs 26.2). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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
Parrot Timer is free to download; xCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
xCalc ships an update every 8 months, Parrot Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | xCalc | Parrot Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 16.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kouichi Abe | hidekazu seto |
Customer experience
xCalc
Parrot Timer
In-app purchases
xCalc
No in-app purchases
Parrot Timer
No in-app purchases
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