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Calculators & Converters (60 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Free to download. Open-source software. Comes with apps database. Cross-platform.
    CONS: Some applications may not work.
  2. PROS: Has word count. Auto-save feature. Can edit images. Can support many file types.
    CONS: Doesn’t save properly sometimes. Prone to crashing. File types are limited. Not a lot of features.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Over 200 new features. Facebook integration. Full iCloud integration. Notification center. Games Center. Dictation feature.
    CONS: Requires trackpad for optimum benefit.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  5. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Doesn't require a virtual environment. Runs Windows applications natively in OS X.
    CONS: Not reliable in opening EXE files. Hardly any kind of interface.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: One of the most processor-friendly calculators. The calculator display will fade slightly when inactive. Results can be saved for future reference. Parentheses can be entered.
    CONS: Hotkeys cannot be customized. Long strings of numbers may disrupt longitudinal calculations. The window cannot be easily moved within the desktop display. Not designed for algebra or graphic functions.
  7. PROS: Has a wide range of lessons to try. Can judge both speed and number of errors.
    CONS: Interface is bland. May be too sophisticated for beginners.
  8. PROS: More than 100 conversions. Fast conversions. Award-winning app. Exclusively built for Apple devices.
    CONS: Needs a 64-bit system. No tutorial available. Conversion options list could be overwhelming initially. Not available for Android and Windows.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  10. PROS: Quick, easy access from the hotbar. Extensive customisation of both UI and display. Up to 40 numbers supported in display. Hotkey support for ease of use from keyboard.
    CONS: Requires payment after 50 calculations. Numerous free competitor calculator apps exist. Calculating percentages can be done for free online. User reports of high CPU usage.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  12. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports saving tape displays. Tape displays can be printed as well as exported. Supports automatic decimal notation for convenience. Built in support for basic accounting functions.
    CONS: Does not include scientific calculator functions. Despite claiming to support editable tapes, users report this does not work. Erroneous figures must be re-input from the start. Paid app when many competitors are free. Niche unique selling point.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: All-in-one tool for saving, converting, and creating backups. Plenty of customization options. Easy-to-use.
    CONS: Free version is limited to 50 emails.
  14. PROS: Multi-platform development environment. Clear easy-to-use interface design.
    CONS: Can run slowly especially on older machines. Updating to newer versions is unpredictable.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Four calculators in one. Easy to use. Versatile and feature-rich. Handy swipe and tap functionality.
    CONS: Colors may look tacky to some. Could be overwhelming for some. May not necessarily replace a physical scientific calculator. Requires a 64-bit system.
  16. PROS: Retina-ready graphics so you can zoom in. Only needs 2.5 MB of free space. Remembers your last conversion parameters. A clutter-free user interface.
    CONS: Dull overall design. Problems reported with live currency data. Pointless opacity control feature. No simple way of creating a favourite list of conversions.
  17. PROS: Easy to use. Allows various calculations. Supports different viewing sizes. Ability to take notes.
    CONS: Program becomes unresponsive quite often. The notes window can disappear in some instances. No frequent updates are provided. Application supports only 64-bit systems.

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