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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. 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.
  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. 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.
  7. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. PROS: No configuration needed. User-friendly interface. Stores output in memory. Calendar events and reminders can be saved natively.
    CONS: No multiple input modes. Output expressed in generic form. AM to PM must be manually changed. There are free apps offering the same service.
  11. PROS: Opens new features like themes. Speed up your phone. A user-friendly, unshackled UI.
    CONS: Does come with risks. Not great for beginners.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to get to grips with. Effective file sharing solution.
    CONS: Limited amount of free storage. No drag and drop feature.
  13. 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.
  14. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Updates automatically like a spreadsheet. Create variables with a few keystrokes. Does not need a network connection to function. Logic operations supported.
    CONS: Some users report unreliability from crashing. Not much support offered. Some standard conversion functions missing. HTML export function not always well formatted.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
  16. PROS: Supports several different conversions. Multi-purpose calculator app. Handy notepad feature. Multiple themes.
    CONS: Calculator cannot be resized. Synchronization across multiple Apple devices could be better. No running tape option. Not free.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac

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