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Full-featured scientific calculator.

4.4
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PCalc overview

PCalc is a full-featured, scriptable scientific calculator with support for hexadecimal, octal, and binary calculations, as well as an RPN mode, programmable functions, and an extensive set of unit conversions.

Includes a Notification Center widget, and support for Handoff with the iOS 8 version.

What’s new in version 4.10.8

Updated on Sep 27 2023

  • Fixed a graphical glitch with the buttons in the widget on macOS 14.
  • Fixed a crash on macOS 11 on Apple Silicon.
View older PCalc updates

Information

License

Commercial

Size

10.1 MB

Downloads

56439

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 10.13 or later
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nobody2011
nobody2011
Jan 6 2023
4.10.4
0.0
Jan 6 2023
0.0
Version: 4.10.4
Following Requirements from their webseite: PCalc 4 requires 10.10 or later, and is fully compatible with macOS 12 Monterey, and Macs with either Apple Silicon or Intel processors.
RogerKatz
RogerKatz
Jul 22 2018
4.5.3
0.0
Jul 22 2018
0.0
Version: 4.5.3
The current version is 4.5.7
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Sep 4 2015
4.2
5.0
Sep 4 2015
5.0
Version: 4.2
Best Calculator EVER. I use it both on my Mac and iPhone. I love the themes, the interface customization. I love that you can customize the keys to perform actions you want. I love the unit conversions. I love the ability to do Standard or Reverse Polish Notation calculations. PCalc is as easy to use or as heavy duty as you want. Highly recommended. The only calculator worth buying.
sam-kent-204
sam-kent-204
Dec 6 2014
4.1
5.0
Dec 6 2014
5.0
Version: 4.1
one of the best apps I've ever bought
Djiss
Djiss
Oct 16 2014
4.1
4.0
Oct 16 2014
4.0
Version: 4.1
I love this cal since the beginning as a MacOS 9 user. However, now that the world is 64bits everywhere, it needs to support numbers bigger than 48bits.
piquadratpi2
piquadratpi2
Apr 18 2014
4.0.1
5.0
Apr 18 2014
5.0
Version: 4.0.1
I love this calculator! Now in version 4 there were many new items added which makes it more compatible to the versions in iOS 7. It is my calculator since the beginning and so I realized the changes. The big layouts are wonderful for an old guy like me and the themes are very good. I didn't realize any big faults and the saved constants are a big help for me. It is fast, stable and worked in every OS X I ever used. Great! The number of digits could be a little bigger, but 15 is more than enough for the daily use I think. A big thank you to the developer and his continuous maintenance. Danke!
SickTeddyBear
SickTeddyBear
Dec 26 2012
3.8
0.0
Dec 26 2012
0.0
Version: 3.8
PCalc 20th Anniversary sale! Only $0.99 in the Mac and iOS app stores until December 29th: http://www.pcalc.com/mac_app_store/pcalc http://www.pcalc.com/itunes_store_link/pcalc
freevito
freevito
Oct 7 2012
3.8
5.0
Oct 7 2012
5.0
Version: 3.8
As a long-time user of DragThing, I expected PCalc to be an equally superb application, with support to match. I wasn't disappointed. I loved KoalaCalc, but I prefer PCalc, and it's worth every penny of the modest shareware fee.
Bazineta
Bazineta
Oct 3 2012
3.8
5.0
Oct 3 2012
5.0
Version: 3.8
Great looking, intuitive, powerful and easy to use app. Delighted to see this updated for Retina today.
outer
outer
Oct 3 2012
3.8
4.5
Oct 3 2012
4.5
Version: 3.8
Over many years, and many trials, this is the one calculator I come home to. It gives me what I need right there. It has earned a place in my Dock. The iOS version was the 1st app i bought for my iPad. Insanely great. Even worse, the developer is very responsive!
Philipwheelock
Philipwheelock
Jul 25 2012
3.7.1
5.0
Jul 25 2012
5.0
Version: 3.7.1
Simply the best. Strong support, updated regularly, stable, comprehensive functions, RPN mode, and looks great.
-M-S-
-M-S-
Jun 21 2011
3.7
5.0
Jun 21 2011
5.0
Version: 3.7
I've been using and enjoying PCalc for years, and I love the new icon :)
stonebox
stonebox
Dec 22 2010
3.6
5.0
Dec 22 2010
5.0
Version: 3.6
Could not ask for a more convenient Calculator.
Espiridion
Espiridion
Jan 27 2010
3.5.2
5.0
Jan 27 2010
5.0
Version: 3.5.2
I liked Koala Calc, mentioned by the previous reviewer. I don't recall the specifics of why I stopped using it. I do recall that the latest version is from 2005. These days I use PCalc. Great features, excellent support, and it is maintained regularly.
Lance-Hinek
Lance-Hinek
Jan 26 2010
3.5.2
0.0
Jan 26 2010
0.0
Version: 3.5.2
The calculator that i prefer is Koloa Calc. It is also free and the numeric entry is easier for me. http://www.macropodsoftware.com/
Ckueny
Ckueny
Jan 12 2010
3.5.1
5.0
Jan 12 2010
5.0
Version: 3.5.1
I tried this out quite a few years ago and didn't care for it (although I can't remember why). I tried it out recently and didn't care for the appearance, but I found that it was the only RPN calculator that works the way I like. I was looking for a replacement for J.M. Baker's 'RPN Calculator' which isn't developed anymore. I played around and found that the appearance, size, etc. are highly customizable, so now it looks great. PCalc has a combination of features that I couldn't find anywhere else--RPN, stack view, keyboard shortcuts that I like... I initially thought $19 was high for a calculator, but I soon found I couldn't live without it and registered. I took advantage of the offer to get the iPhone/iPod version too, for only $.99 more than the price of the desktop version. I keep finding features (like tons of physics unit conversions, for example) that are saving me a lot of time. It appears to have outstanding support as well. Best app I've (re)discovered in a long time.
Lee123
Lee123
Aug 14 2009
3.5
0.0
Aug 14 2009
0.0
Version: 3.5
This is only a comment in general not a swipe at this particular developer. Why does the mac app cost $20 and the iphone app is only $10 ? I am starting to wonder if all the mac apps are over priced.
Tomjwright
Tomjwright
Aug 13 2009
3.5
0.0
Aug 13 2009
0.0
Version: 3.5
This was the first piece of shareware I installed on my Mac SE back in the 1980s. It just gets better and better with every upgrade. James, you are a great contributor to the ease and enjoyment of using a Mac. DragThing and pCalc are absolutely the tops in their fields.
pcharles
pcharles
Mar 25 2009
3.4
0.0
Mar 25 2009
0.0
Version: 3.4
Seems to have lots of functionality, but is completely lacking in any useful instructions. It would be nice to have a desktop calculator to handle simultaneous and quadratic equations, but I cannot figure out how to use the functions. The conversions and constants are great, but whout knowing how to use the "advanced" features I cannot see how this is any more use than Apples FREE calculator.
Allergydetective
Allergydetective
Oct 19 2008
3.3.1
5.0
Oct 19 2008
5.0
Version: 3.3.1
Wow, I have never ever seen such a wonderful calculator! Why has no one every came up with a perfect calendar as this? Awesome! The developer must never sleep because he responds so quickly! Don't miss out!
micassaf1er
micassaf1er
Nov 18 2017
5.0
Nov 18 2017
5.0
Version: null
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Sep 4 2015
5.0
Sep 4 2015
5.0
Version: null
thegamer-399
thegamer-399
Jan 25 2015
4.0
Jan 25 2015
4.0
Version: null
RunTime
RunTime
Dec 13 2014
4.5
Dec 13 2014
4.5
Version: null
sam-kent-204
sam-kent-204
Dec 6 2014
5.0
Dec 6 2014
5.0
Version: null
Djiss
Djiss
Oct 16 2014
4.0
Oct 16 2014
4.0
Version: null
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
May 17 2014
5.0
May 17 2014
5.0
Version: null
piquadratpi2
piquadratpi2
Apr 18 2014
5.0
Apr 18 2014
5.0
Version: null
freevito
freevito
Oct 7 2012
5.0
Oct 7 2012
5.0
Version: null
Bazineta
Bazineta
Oct 3 2012
5.0
Oct 3 2012
5.0
Version: null
outer
outer
Oct 3 2012
4.5
Oct 3 2012
4.5
Version: null
Physhbourne
Physhbourne
Sep 13 2012
5.0
Sep 13 2012
5.0
Version: null
Edgecrusherr
Edgecrusherr
Aug 10 2012
5.0
Aug 10 2012
5.0
Version: null
Philipwheelock
Philipwheelock
Jul 25 2012
5.0
Jul 25 2012
5.0
Version: null
Azeitonas
Azeitonas
Apr 4 2012
4.0
Apr 4 2012
4.0
Version: null
brfer
brfer
Feb 8 2012
4.0
Feb 8 2012
4.0
Version: null
Aaron-Delia
Aaron-Delia
Dec 25 2011
1.0
Dec 25 2011
1.0
Version: null
Jeanmi
Jeanmi
Nov 11 2011
3.0
Nov 11 2011
3.0
Version: null
widethtripp
widethtripp
Nov 10 2011
1.0
Nov 10 2011
1.0
Version: null
-M-S-
-M-S-
Jun 21 2011
5.0
Jun 21 2011
5.0
Version: null
LucasH
LucasH
Apr 26 2011
5.0
Apr 26 2011
5.0
Version: null
Mediaformae
Mediaformae
Apr 12 2011
5.0
Apr 12 2011
5.0
Version: null
Knersus
Knersus
Apr 8 2011
4.0
Apr 8 2011
4.0
Version: null
Amadeus67
Amadeus67
Mar 23 2011
5.0
Mar 23 2011
5.0
Version: null
AlvaroDN
AlvaroDN
Mar 19 2011
2.5
Mar 19 2011
2.5
Version: null
Termite
Termite
Jan 6 2011
5.0
Jan 6 2011
5.0
Version: null
Peh
Peh
Jan 1 2011
4.0
Jan 1 2011
4.0
Version: null
P-Crossbow
P-Crossbow
Dec 24 2010
5.0
Dec 24 2010
5.0
Version: null
stonebox
stonebox
Dec 22 2010
5.0
Dec 22 2010
5.0
Version: null
Govtmule
Govtmule
Dec 4 2010
4.0
Dec 4 2010
4.0
Version: null
Espiridion
Espiridion
Jan 27 2010
5.0
Jan 27 2010
5.0
Version: null
Ckueny
Ckueny
Jan 12 2010
5.0
Jan 12 2010
5.0
Version: null
Allergydetective
Allergydetective
Oct 19 2008
5.0
Oct 19 2008
5.0
Version: null
asmeurer-1
asmeurer-1
Mar 6 2004
4.3
Mar 6 2004
4.3
Version: null
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