# Control Panel vs ACalc

The clearest difference is rating: Control Panel at 5.0 against ACalc's 4.3. Control Panel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). ACalc's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ACalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Control Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Control Panel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACalc has 82 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Control Panel ships an update fortnightly, ACalc every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Panel | ACalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-panel/id950598404/reviews)** | [4.3 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acalc-scientific-calculator/id957798727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **82** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [广东保伦电子股份有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/933187149) | [Netviking AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/425652251) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-panel/id950598404)

This app acts as a centralized hub for managing smart home devices, conference broadcasts, and video matrices. It allows users to control various systems through a personalized graphical interface on their iPad, enabling interactive command execution via TCP/IP network.

**Highlights:** Centralized device management, Customizable graphical control editor, TCP/IP network connectivity, Interactive command execution, Smart home linkage control, Conference broadcast control, Video matrix management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ACalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acalc-scientific-calculator/id957798727)

A straightforward scientific calculator with large, easy-to-use buttons and a clear display. It handles basic arithmetic and advanced functions like trigonometry and exponentials, with memory storage capabilities.

**Highlights:** Basic arithmetic operations, Trigonometric functions, Hyperbolic functions, Exponential functions, Memory storage (STO/ALPHA), Large buttons and display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Panel free?

Control Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ACalc free?

ACalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Control Panel or ACalc?

Control Panel is rated higher. Control Panel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ACalc averages 4.3 from 82 ratings.

### Do Control Panel or ACalc have ads?

ACalc shows ads; Control Panel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control Panel or ACalc?

Control Panel ships an update fortnightly, and ACalc every 6 months. Most recently, Control Panel was updated on October 14, 2026 and ACalc on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*