Comparison

Range vs Formula Calculator #

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

Head to head
About

Range

Measure distances to targets using your device's camera and GPS. Aim at an object, move a set distance, and aim again to get an estimated distance and altitude. Best for distances under 500 meters.

Highlights
  • Measure distance to targets
  • Estimate target altitude
  • Works best under 500 meters
  • Requires clear sky view for GPS
  • Calibrate movement distance
Features
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Range-Finder IT REALLY WORKS!! Measure distances from your device to a Target! Works best on distances less than 500 meters. How it works: - Aim a Target and press A button. - Walk to left or right at specific distance (default 6 meters). - Aim same target again and press B button. - The estimate distance and altitude of target will appear on your screen. Use it with confidence in the field or at your favourite activities. Warning! - For accurate results, don't shake your hands while aiming the target. - Have a clear view of the sky to achieve better GPS signal. - Walk exactly distance to left or right. You can calibrate any time from settings panel.

About

Formula Calculator #

Perform calculations with a vast library of built-in formulas or create your own. Save and sync custom formulas to the cloud for easy access across devices. Includes a comprehensive scientific calculator.

Highlights
  • Extensive built-in calculation formulas
  • Create and save custom formulas
  • Cloud synchronization for custom formulas
  • Share custom formulas with others
  • Comprehensive scientific calculator
Features
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The formula calculator comes with a wide range of built-in calculation formulas, allowing you to complete calculations simply by entering the required parameters. It also features built-in custom formulas, catering to individual needs. Once a custom formula is set up, you only need to input the parameters during your next calculation to quickly obtain the results, thereby improving efficiency. Moreover, you can share your custom formulas with friends or other devices for convenient calculations. After logging in with your account, you can synchronize your custom formulas to the cloud to prevent any loss. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive scientific calculator that meets various calculation needs.

Screenshots

Range2 screens
Formula Calculator #4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Formula Calculator # at 100% against Range's 0%. Formula Calculator # also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.8). Range's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

Formula Calculator # is free to download; Range costs $1.99 up front. Formula Calculator # sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Range asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Formula Calculator # holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Range's written reviews are positive against 100% of Formula Calculator #'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Range ships an update every 8 months, Formula Calculator # every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Range versus Formula Calculator #: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRangeFormula Calculator #
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSavvas Petrou威 刘

Customer experience

Range

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Formula Calculator #

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Range

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Formula Calculator #

One-time4
  • 1 month subscription$1.49
  • 3 months subscription$2.49
  • 6 months subscription$3.49
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  • 1 year subscription$4.49

Questions

Is Range free?
Range costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Formula Calculator # free?
Formula Calculator # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Range or Formula Calculator #?
Formula Calculator # is rated higher. Range averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Formula Calculator # averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Range or Formula Calculator # have ads?
Formula Calculator # shows ads; Range does not.
Which is updated more often, Range or Formula Calculator #?
Range ships an update every 8 months, and Formula Calculator # every 5 weeks. Most recently, Range was updated on October 7, 2026 and Formula Calculator # on October 2, 2026.

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