Comparison

Fomcal vs Time

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

Time

Calculate time durations with hours and minutes. Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with features like calculation history, memory keys, and customizable preset buttons for quick time additions. Choose from various color themes.

Highlights
  • Calculate hours and minutes
  • Add, subtract, multiply, divide time
  • Calculation history saved
  • Memory keys for subtotals
  • Preset keys for one-touch time addition
  • Customizable color themes
Features
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This application allows you to calculate time (hours and minutes). You can calculate things like 1:30+0:50. When you enter a number, ":" is automatically inserted to separate the hour and minute, so you can calculate quickly. This is useful for calculating total work hours, time spent on daily errands, and travel time. You can add, subtract, multiply, and divide. The calculation history is automatically saved, so you can check it later. A memory key is provided, allowing you to save and add subtotals. Minutes that are often used for calculations (15 minutes, 30 minutes, etc.) can be registered and used for one-touch addition. A button to add 24 hours is provided for calculations when crossing days. It comes in a variety of colors such as orange, green, cyan, pink, and black, and you can choose the one you like best. [ List of functions ] You can calculate hours and minutes, or minutes and seconds. You can check the calculation history, and touch the answer displayed in the history to reuse it for calculations. The memory keys can be used to save, add, and subtract subtotals. By setting the preset keys, you can use the most frequently used time (minutes) for calculation with a single touch. The color of the application can be selected.

Screenshots

Fomcal4 screens
Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time at none against Fomcal's 1. Time also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Fomcal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). On price, ads, 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

Fomcal costs $1.99 and Time $1.99 up front. Fomcal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fomcal ships an update every 3 months, Time every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fomcal versus Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFomcalTime
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNOBORU IMAIYUTAKA KENJO

Customer experience

Fomcal

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

Time

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fomcal

One-time1
  • Enhancements$1.99
None

Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fomcal free?
Fomcal costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Time free?
Time costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fomcal or Time have ads?
Neither Fomcal nor Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fomcal or Time?
Fomcal ships an update every 3 months, and Time every 14 months. Most recently, Fomcal was updated on September 9, 2026 and Time on September 21, 2026.

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