Calculator83 vs Helm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator83
A minimalist calculator app focused on simplicity and a clean workflow. It offers both basic and scientific modes, allowing users to perform calculations without complex settings. Get started quickly with this straightforward tool.
- Minimalist design
- Clean workflow
- Basic mode
- Scientific mode
- Easy to use
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Calculator83 is a minimalist calculator designed with simplicity to the core and an emphasis on a clean workflow. Be up and running in seconds! Featuring two modes of operation, basic and scientific. The goal of this app is to allow users to have a powerful calculator without the fuss of learning all the settings of a powerful calculator.
Helm
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac. Helm connects over SSH on your local network — no cloud, no third-party servers, just direct control. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FREE: • Trackpad — Move your cursor with smooth gestures, tap to click, scroll naturally • Keyboard — Quick clipboard shortcuts: copy, paste, cut, select all • Audio — Adjust volume, mute/unmute, quick presets • Power — Sleep, lock, restart, or shut down your Mac remotely UNLOCK HELM PRO: • Media Control — Now playing info, playback controls, seek, shuffle & repeat for Music and Spotify • Brightness — Adjust display brightness with a simple slider • Appearance — Toggle dark mode and change your Mac's accent color • Bluetooth — View connected devices with battery levels, connect and disconnect • Apps — See running apps, quit or force quit with one tap • Browser Tabs — Manage Safari and Chrome tabs remotely • Screenshot — Capture your Mac's screen and save to your iPhone • Storage — Monitor disk usage, view volumes, eject external drives HOW IT WORKS: 1. Enable Remote Login (SSH) on your Mac 2. Connect Helm on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Start controlling — that's it WHY HELM? • Privacy First — All data stays on your local network. No cloud. No tracking. • Auto-Discovery — Finds your Mac automatically via Bonjour • Multiple Devices — Save and switch between multiple Macs • Secure — Passwords stored in iOS Keychain with SSH host key verification • Beautiful Design — Premium dark interface with smooth animations and haptic feedback Perfect for developers, power users, and anyone who wants to control their Mac from the couch. Download Helm and take control today. Privacy Policy: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://cappsule.com.tr/helm/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator83 at none against Helm's 1. Calculator83 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). Helm's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Helm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator83 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calculator83 ships an update every 20 months, Helm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator83 | Helm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lyker Labs LLC | Cappsule Teknoloji |
In-app purchases
Calculator83
No in-app purchases
Helm
- Helm Pro$4.99
