PandaCalc vs Bright Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PandaCalc
This free calculator app simplifies common calculations like sales tax with its percent function. It also features constant calculations for repetitive operations and customizable themes and display settings. Designed for ease of use on iOS devices.
- Percent calculations
- Constant calculation (Casio-style)
- Input up to 12 digits
- Customizable themes
- Customizable display
- Decimal rounding settings
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One use of this free app, and you’ll never want to be without it. Percent calculations make calculating sales tax easy. Calculator supports the following features. [Percent Calculation] 500×5%25 500÷5%10000 500-5%475 500+5%525 [Constant Calculation] Constant calculations follow the Casio-style. After inputting the desired number, tap the desired operator twice to set it as the constant. Ex) When you want to constantly add 100 100++ 1000=1100 2000=2100 Calculator does not support function operations. It uses Sharp-style calculation formulas. [Main Functions] - Input up to 12 digits. - Supported for iPad. - Customizable themes. - Customizable display - Set the rounding of decimals - Set the rounding place of decimals - Constant calculation (Casio-style) Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc. ©Rico PT
Bright Calc
This calculator app offers extensive customization options, allowing users to personalize its appearance and functionality. Tailor button styles, color schemes, and more to create a calculator that perfectly suits your preferences and workflow.
- Customizable colors
- Customizable button types
- Personalized appearance
- Tailored functionality
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A calculator that allows you to customize colors, button types and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bright Calc at none against PandaCalc's 1. PandaCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. PandaCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bright Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.
PandaCalc ships an update every 2 weeks, Bright Calc monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PandaCalc | Bright Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | woodsmall inc. | Upside Software |
Customer experience
PandaCalc
Bright Calc
In-app purchases
PandaCalc
- Hide Ads$3.99
Bright Calc
No in-app purchases
