PandaCalc vs TypeHelper
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
TypeHelper
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TypeHelper is a powerful custom keyboard app that integrates multiple utilities into one convenient keyboard. Access AI text generation, clipboard history, calculator, dice, and spin wheel directly while typing—without switching apps. Streamline your workflow and boost productivity with instant access to essential tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PandaCalc at 6.0 against TypeHelper's 16. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and TypeHelper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PandaCalc ships an update every 2 weeks, TypeHelper every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PandaCalc | TypeHelper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | woodsmall inc. | Wang KuanHua |
In-app purchases
PandaCalc
- Hide Ads$3.99
TypeHelper
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
- Buy Me a Meal$7.99
- Support Dev Devices$14.99
