Comparison

Fomcal vs ingCalc

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

Head to head
About

Fomcal

This app allows you to create and save custom calculation formulas for daily use. It supports complex functions, logical operations, and parameter studies, with options to export results as CSV. An optional numeric pad enhances input efficiency.

Highlights
  • Save and reuse custom formulas
  • Support for logical and comparison functions
  • Parameter study for variable analysis
  • Export results as CSV
  • Optional enhanced numeric pad
  • Extended syntax for branching and iteration
Features
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Fomcal is a calculator to calculate quickly with formula inputted already. Since you can register formulas used in daily routine by yourself, there is no need to search or to develop the dedicated calc app. Moreover, Fomcal can be also available as a general function calculator pad (option). Registered formula can be utilized as a function in the other formula or on the calcpad. And constants or variables can be used in these. Fomcal can show descriptions and a figure, about formulas and variables. In addition to the numeric functions such as trigonometric functions, you can also use the logical or comparison functions. By describing separated multiple of a formula with a semicolon';', you will be able to calculate these at the same time. Temporary variables are available in formula definition as followings. exp) x=1;x+2 result) 3 You can try a parameter study with specifying an initial value, a incrementation and a repeat number. The result can be exported as CSV data. Following formulas are preset as samples. ・Hypotenuse of Right Triangle - Geometry ・Cross-sectional Performance of Rectangle - Mechanics of materials ・Roots of quadratic equation - Mathematics ・Compound interest calculation - Business ・Number of years to become N times with compound interest calculation After purchase of "Enhancements (former Restriction Release)" with In-App purchase, you will be able to following functions. ・Export/import of formula data. ・A special numeric pad will be utilized for efficient inputting. ・Function calculator pad. ・Parameter study. From Ver.3.3, "Extended Syntax" feature is available. With $IF, $FOR, $WHILE or etc., branch or iterative operation is easily specified.

About

ingCalc

This calculator app allows you to view photos alongside your calculations, eliminating the need to switch between apps. Save and share calculation histories with associated images. Enjoy a playful interactive element with cat-themed surprises.

Highlights
  • Attach photos to calculations
  • Take photos with the camera
  • View 10 calculation histories with images
  • Share results with friends
  • Interactive cat surprises
Features
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“ingCalc” is a Calculator App where you can see a photo of your receipts and other photos. Say good bye to the bothersome way in going between photo library and calculator. Long press a first cat image then you can set your photo. You can take a new photo from a camera button. It has 10 histories of a couple of the result and a pic. You can share the results with your friends easily. To have an enjoyable time to use “ingCalc” press “3” many times. The cats will surprise you.

Screenshots

Fomcal4 screens
ingCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ingCalc at Free against Fomcal's $1.99. ingCalc also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Fomcal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence 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

ingCalc is free to download; Fomcal costs $1.99 up front. Fomcal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ingCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fomcal ships an update every 3 months, ingCalc every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 2 level
Fomcal versus ingCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFomcalingCalc
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNOBORU IMAIYuka Okada

Customer experience

Fomcal

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

ingCalc

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fomcal

One-time1
  • Enhancements$1.99
None

ingCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fomcal free?
Fomcal costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ingCalc free?
ingCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fomcal or ingCalc have ads?
ingCalc shows ads; Fomcal does not.
Which is updated more often, Fomcal or ingCalc?
Fomcal ships an update every 3 months, and ingCalc every 4 months. Most recently, Fomcal was updated on September 9, 2026 and ingCalc on August 22, 2026.

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