Comparison

CMCalc vs Matrix Widget

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

Head to head
About

CMCalc

This app emulates a classic 1980s computer math calculator, offering decimal arithmetic, binary conversions, and logic functions. It supports parentheses for complex calculations and includes modern features like copy/paste and landscape mode.

Highlights
  • Decimal arithmetic
  • Binary conversions (decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal)
  • Binary logic functions
  • Operator grouping with parentheses
  • Hexadecimal input (A-F)
  • Copy and paste results/functions
  • Landscape mode
Features
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The CMCalc application is a replica of the Casio CM-100 Computer Math Calc solar powered calculator that was sold in the mid 1980’s. It performs simple decimal arithmetic and basic binary conversions (decimal - binary - octal - hexadecimal) and binary logic functions. While it is a standard infix calculator, it supports operator grouping with parentheses. For hexadecimal calculations, the input keys include A through F. CMCalc application performs all the same functions as the calculator, and has the same look as the original. There are a couple features that were not conceivable in the 1980’s on a calculator … such as the ability to copy and paste the results or the entered function, and a landscape mode for devices with 4 inch or larger screens. The face of the calculator can be viewed in two modes including a traditional application style, and a photo replica of the original calculator face.

About

Matrix Widget

Features
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Matrix Widget is a simple customization app for creating a retro-style matrix widget for your iPhone Home Screen. Track your days, preview your widget, and fine-tune the layout so it looks right on your device. The app gives you simple controls for adjusting the widget’s appearance and making it fit your style. Features: • Matrix-style Home Screen widget • Day and month tracking display • Live widget preview • Simple layout controls • Clean, minimal setup Matrix Widget is designed to be lightweight, visual, and easy to use.

Screenshots

CMCalc4 screens
Matrix Widget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CMCalc at 12.0 against Matrix Widget's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CMCalc versus Matrix Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMCalcMatrix Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 45 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam DavidBoaz Burnett

In-app purchases

None

CMCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Matrix Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CMCalc free?
CMCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matrix Widget free?
Matrix Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CMCalc or Matrix Widget have ads?
Neither CMCalc nor Matrix Widget shows ads.

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