Nummeric
FEATURE COMPARISON
Every feature. Every competitor.
One clear winner.
26 features across 8 apps. Nummeric is the only calculator that checks every box — and it's free.
| Feature | Nummeric | Apple Calc | PCalc | Calcbot | Soulver | Mathway | Photomath | Desmos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculator | ||||||||
| Scientific Functions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Basic | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| RPN Mode | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Programmer / Base Mode | ✓ | Basic | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Matrix Algebra | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | Basic |
| Expression Editing | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Graphing | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Paid | ✕ | ✓ |
| Unit Converter | ✓ | Basic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Tip & Split | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 214 Specialized Calculators | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Solver & Learning | ||||||||
| Step-by-Step Solver | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Paid | Paid | ✕ |
| Practice Mode | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Camera Scan | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI Chat (On-Device) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Cloud | Cloud | ✕ |
| Productivity | ||||||||
| Math Notebook | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Editable History | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Voice Input | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Interactive Widget | ✓ | ✕ | Display | Display | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| iCloud Sync | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Themes / Customization | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | Limited | Limited | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Scenario Comparison | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Privacy & Platform | ||||||||
| No Ads | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| No Ads / No Ad Tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Some | Some | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| No Account Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Optional |
| Apple Watch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Face ID History Lock | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Free — No Subscription | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
HEAD TO HEAD
Four matchups. One outcome.
Nummeric vs
Apple Calculator
26
7
Step-by-step solver with practice mode
Interactive Home Screen widget
214 specialized calculators
Math notebook with live variables
Nummeric vs
Mathway
26
4
Free solver — no $9.99/mo paywall
On-device AI, not cloud-dependent
Zero tracking, zero ads
Full calculator + notebook + converter
Nummeric vs
PCalc
26
12
Graphing, solver, and notebook included
Interactive widget vs. display-only
Free vs. $9.99 upfront
214 specialized calculators
Nummeric vs
Soulver
26
7
Notebook + full scientific calculator
Graphing, solver, and RPN mode
Free vs. $34.99 upfront
Apple Watch + Vision Pro support
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26 features. $0. No compromises.
The calculator Apple should have built. Now you know why.
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