Calculator apps for Mac and iPhoneHead to head
Soulver vs Numi
Soulver ranks #1 and Numi ranks #2 in our guide to the best calculator apps for Mac and iPhone. Soulver is our pick for most people, and Numi is the best free option.
SoulverPick Soulver if you plan budgets or trip costs and want every step visible and easy to change.$59 onceBest free
NumiPick Numi if you convert currencies, units and time zones on your Mac several times a day.Free to startWhat decides it
- On price: Soulver is $59 once for Mac, iPad and iPhone, after a 60-day free trial. Numi is free to download. A $29.99 license adds unlimited notes and iCloud sync.
- Both run on Mac. Only Soulver runs on iPhone and iPad.
- Both are included with a Setapp subscription.
Side by side
Prices are checked every day.
| At a glance | Soulver | Numi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59 once for Mac, iPad and iPhone, after a 60-day free trial | Free to download. A $29.99 license adds unlimited notes and iCloud sync |
| How you pay | Pay once | Free, with paid upgrades |
| 3 years of use | $59 | Depends on the plan |
| Free trial | Yes | Free to start |
| Runs on | Mac, iPhone, iPad | Mac |
| Where to buy | Developer, App Store, Setapp | Developer, Setapp |
| Rating | 4.9 436 ratings | Too few ratings |
| Features | iCloud sync, Shortcuts, Free trial | iCloud sync |
| Made by | Zac Cohan | Not listed |
| Last updated | 30 Oct 2026 | 24 Oct 2026 |
The differences you'll notice every day
Both turn plain words like $40 in euros into answers line by line, convert currencies and units live, and work with Alfred. The choice comes down to 2 things: whether you need your sheets on an iPhone or iPad, and whether you want to pay $59 or start free.
| Day to day | Soulver | Numi |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Mac, iPad and iPhone from 1 App Store purchase. The Mac app needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later. | Mac, Windows and Linux, plus a terminal version. There is no iPhone or iPad app. |
| Sync | iCloud sync is built in. Global variables, custom units and saved places sync across devices too. | iCloud sync between Macs needs the $29.99 license. The free version doesn't sync. |
| Currency and units | Live and historical exchange rates back to 1999, plus crypto such as Bitcoin. Version 4 adds inflation, holidays, work hours and trip planning. | Rates update several times a day through Open Exchange Rates, with hourly crypto rates. Time zones and CSS units like px, pt and em are built in. |
| Totals and references | Type line1 to reuse any line's answer. Variables can have multi-word names, and #tags add up every line that carries them. | Use prev for the line above and sum or avg for the lines above, up to a blank line. Variable names can't contain spaces. |
| Extensibility | No scripting. You add custom units and global variables in a Definition sheet, and a bundled CLI lets scripts and coding agents run calculations. | JavaScript extensions add custom units, functions and global variables. Only a limited API is open so far. |
| Quick access | QuickSoulver opens a floating Spotlight-style calculator from the menu bar or a global hotkey. An Alfred workflow is available, and Soulver points Raycast users to Raycast's built-in calculator. | An Alfred workflow runs Numi math from Alfred after you install the Numi CLI. Its docs list no menu bar mode. |
| Price and Setapp | Free download, then $59 once for Mac, iPad and iPhone, or $15 for iPhone only. Soulver 3 owners upgrade for $29. Included in Setapp. | Free download. The $29.99 license adds unlimited notes and iCloud sync. Included in Setapp. |
Checked against both App Store listings and the developers' own pages on 31 Oct 2026.
Questions people ask
Is Soulver better than Numi?
If you want the same sheets on your iPhone and iPad, yes. Soulver also does more with each line, from line references to tagged totals. If you only calculate on a Mac and want JavaScript extensions, Numi does the job for free or $29.99.
Is Numi free?
Yes, the download is free. A $29.99 license adds unlimited notes and iCloud sync, and Setapp members get it included.
Does Soulver work on iPhone?
Yes. Soulver 4 runs on iPhone and iPad and syncs sheets with the Mac through iCloud. The full $59 purchase covers all 3, or you can buy the iPhone version alone for $15.
Is Soulver a subscription?
No. Soulver 4 is a one-time $59 purchase after a 60-day trial. An optional $26 a year App Store add-on brings live weather, stocks and a Wolfram|Alpha knowledge assistant.
Who should get which
Get Soulver if
You work out budgets, trip costs or unit conversions and want to see every step, not just a total.
Get Numi if
You work out prices, unit conversions and meeting times across time zones several times a day.
Skip Soulver if
Your math is the odd tip or sum; Spotlight and the built-in Calculator do that free.
Skip Numi if
You convert a currency once a month, and typing it into Spotlight gives the answer for free.
Our verdicts
Soulver
Every line in a Soulver sheet can use an earlier answer, so changing your rent figure updates the whole monthly budget beneath it. You write sums in plain words, convert currencies and units as you type, and version 4 adds trip planning and hashtag totals. At $59 for Mac, iPad and iPhone it is a serious purchase, so use the 60-day trial or get it through Setapp; Numi handles lighter math free.
Numi
Spotlight converts one thing at a time and forgets it the moment you close it. Numi keeps a running page of math written as plain text, like $40 in euros or today plus 3 weeks, with an answer on every line, plus time zones, crypto and named variables. The download is free, but unlimited notes and iCloud sync need the $29.99 license; Soulver costs $59 and adds iPhone and iPad versions.
What each one helps you do
Soulver
- Budget a month in plain words and numbers
- Plan a trip's dates and costs together
- Total every line tagged #work
- Convert currencies and units as you type
Numi
- Convert currencies and crypto as you type
- Work out times across time zones
- Reuse numbers with named variables
- Calculate from Alfred without opening the app
Where to get them
Soulver
$59 once for Mac, iPad and iPhone, after a 60-day free trial
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From the developer60-day free trial; when it ends, your sheets turn read-only until you buy$59Get it
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Mac App StoreWith in-app purchasesFree downloadMac App Store
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IncludedTry Setapp
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iPhone and iPad appCompanion app on the App StoreFree downloadApp Store
Numi
Free to download. A $29.99 license adds unlimited notes and iCloud sync
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From the developerThe $29.99 license is sold through Paddle. Also on Windows and LinuxFree downloadGet it
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IncludedTry Setapp
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