Comparison

tinyCalc 3 vs TouchLink

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

Head to head
About

tinyCalc 3

A customizable calculator app and widget for iPhone and iPad. It offers a full suite of functions in a minimalistic design, allowing users to focus on calculations. Widgets can be compact or fully displayed, and button configurations sync between the app and widget.

Highlights
  • Full-featured calculator app
  • Compact and expandable widget
  • Customizable buttons
  • Syncs app and widget configurations
  • Works without unlocking device
  • Copy/paste functionality
  • Shake to undo
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tinyCalc is a custom calculator app & widget for iPhone & iPad. Full-featured, yet simple. tinyCalc allows you to see all of your functions- no need to rotate your phone to get to everything, and the minimalistic design lets you focus on what matters. Widgets should be compact, but comfortable to use. The tinyCalc widget was designed with this in mind. Collapse into compact mode or show the entire calculator. You can even customize the buttons in the app, and your configuration will sync with the widget. From students to professionals, tinyCalc is the calculator for everybody. "This custom calculator has a lot going for it." -AppAdvice User testimonials: "tinyCalc is fast [...] almost every calculator I've ever tried for my iPhone or iPad has been slow as molasses." "I have an iPhone 6 plus and I love [having] the calculator on the lower half of the screen which makes it easy to use with one hand." "Great for most purposes. Love the widget function!" Features: - widget works without even unlocking your device on iPhone and iPad - all standard scientific calculator functions - customize buttons- press and hold to enable drag and drop - open app from anywhere by tapping the top area of the widget - copy/paste the currently typed number - shake to undo in the app - now with easter eggs... - settings include: > degree/radian modes and optional animations > 8 great themes > move the numpad to the bottom to make tinyCalc more like traditional calculators Please note: tinyCalc is a simple, single-step/immediate execution calculator. You will have to keep this in mind to preserve order of operations (ex. 1+2*3 = 9, but 3*2+1 = 7). The one exception is the '%' function, which allows for tip calculation (ex. 100 + 20% = 120). We are considering adding an option for formula calculation in the future! If you love tinyCalc, we would love if you left a good review. We'll never bother you to do so with pop-ups or ads while you're using the app! tinyCalc is made by DiNiCo, an independent software company in Boston, MA, USA. Follow us on Twitter at @tinyCalc, and let us know if you have questions or concerns! If you find any issues, we'll aim to fix them in the next update! Thanks for downloading our app!

About

TouchLink

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad & keyboard for your Mac. Whether you're controlling your Mac from across the room, moving the cursor during a presentation, or relaxing on the couch, TouchLink turns the iPhone in your hand into a trackpad for your Mac. No extra hardware needed. Just connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi. [Features] - Smooth trackpad Move the cursor smoothly with one finger. Tap to left-click, two-finger tap to right-click, press and hold to drag. - Mac-style gestures Two-finger scroll, pinch to zoom, three-finger swipe for Mission Control and switching Spaces. - Keyboard input Type directly from your iPhone to your Mac. Modifier keys (Command / Option / Shift) and shortcuts like Command-C and Command-V. Arrow keys and Backspace supported. - App Launcher (TouchLink Pro) Launch and bring your favorite Mac apps to the front with one tap. Running apps are highlighted. Open favorite websites in your Mac browser with a tap. Quick buttons for Spotlight, Screenshot, Mission Control and more. - Easy connection Automatic discovery and connection over the same Wi-Fi. No pairing needed. [Before you start] - A free Mac companion app is required: https://tl-mac.vercel.app/ - Connect your iPhone and Mac to the same Wi-Fi network. - The trackpad and keyboard are free. The App Launcher is unlocked with a one-time purchase, TouchLink Pro. [Requirements] - iPhone: iOS 16.0 or later - Mac: macOS 13.0 or later (free Mac app required)

Screenshots

tinyCalc 34 screens
TouchLink2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tinyCalc 3 at none against TouchLink's 1. tinyCalc 3 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). TouchLink's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TouchLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. tinyCalc 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tinyCalc 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, TouchLink every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
tinyCalc 3 versus TouchLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertinyCalc 3TouchLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael DiNicolaFRE:X DESIGN INC.

In-app purchases

None

tinyCalc 3

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TouchLink

One-time1
  • TouchLink Pro$6.99

Questions

Is tinyCalc 3 free?
tinyCalc 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TouchLink free?
TouchLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do tinyCalc 3 or TouchLink have ads?
Neither tinyCalc 3 nor TouchLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tinyCalc 3 or TouchLink?
tinyCalc 3 ships an update every 2 weeks, and TouchLink every 3 days. Most recently, tinyCalc 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and TouchLink on October 28, 2026.

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