Comparison

xCalc vs Touchless Countdown

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Memory functions
  • Tax calculation
  • Calculation history
  • Unit Converter
  • Customizable background colors
Features
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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

About

Touchless Countdown

Features
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Countdown without touching *This app uses the proximity sensor located next to the front camera. The proximity sensor detects when your hand is close to the front camera, allowing you to operate the app without touching it. 1. Tap the button for the time (seconds) you want to count down. 2. Hold your hand near the front camera to start the countdown.

Screenshots

xCalc4 screens
Touchless Countdown1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Touchless Countdown at Free against xCalc's $0.99. Touchless Countdown also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 26.2). xCalc's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Touchless Countdown is free to download; xCalc costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xCalc ships an update every 8 months, Touchless Countdown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
xCalc versus Touchless Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxCalcTouchless Countdown
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.8.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKouichi AbeHideaki Uchikoshi

In-app purchases

None

xCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Touchless Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xCalc free?
xCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Touchless Countdown free?
Touchless Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do xCalc or Touchless Countdown have ads?
Touchless Countdown shows ads; xCalc does not.
Which is updated more often, xCalc or Touchless Countdown?
xCalc ships an update every 8 months, and Touchless Countdown fortnightly. Most recently, xCalc was updated on September 26, 2026 and Touchless Countdown on August 2, 2026.

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