You often use the calculator on your iPhone to perform simple or complex calculations. Would you like to be able to view your calculation history , edit, share, or delete them?
We will explain how to display the calculator history on your iPhone , whether with the default application or with third-party applications.
Why display calculator history on iPhone?
Calculator history is a very useful feature that lets you see all the calculations you've performed on your iPhone. It offers several advantages:
- You can review previous calculations and share them with other applications, for example via email, message, or note.
- You can input or calculation errors
- You can save time and avoid redundancies by reusing previous results to perform new calculations.
default iPhone Calculator app does not have a built-in history function .
It only saves the last result displayed on the screen, and this is erased each time the application is closed or restarted. Furthermore, the iPhone Calculator app does not offer customization or advanced features, such as a dark mode, PIN lock, or a unit converter.
How do I display the calculator history on iPhone using the default app?
Even though the default iPhone Calculator there is a trick to view calculator history on iPhone with this app.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Open the Calculator app in scientific mode: Settings > Calculator > Scientific mode .
- Rotate your device to landscape mode: additional buttons will appear on the calculator (sin, cos, tan, etc.)
- Tap the number that appears at the top of the screen : a menu with Copy and Paste options will appear.
- Swipe up to see more previous results: displaying the history of all calculations you have performed since you opened the application.
To optimize the use of calculator history on iPhone with the default application, here are a few tips:
- Use the memory function to store and recall results :
- Press the M+ to add the current result to memory.
- Press the MR to recall the result from memory.
- and press the MC to clear the memory.
- Copy and paste the results into other applications :
- Press and hold on the result you want to copy to the history
- then press Copy,
- Go to the application where you want to paste the result,
- Then press and hold on the text field and press Paste.
- Clear unwanted results from the history :
- Press and hold on the result you want to delete from the history
- then press the trash can.
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How to view calculator history on iPhone with third-party apps?
If you are not satisfied with the default iPhone Calculator app, you can opt for third-party apps that offer and convenient history function .
There are many calculator apps for iPhone on the App Store . Of these, here are our top three:
PCalc:
A comprehensive and popular application offering a history function , customizable buttons, and advanced features. PCalc is a paid application costing €10.99, but it's well worth the price. It boasts a and customizable interface , allowing you to choose the theme, layout, and button size.
It also offers a scientific mode , a unit converter , an RPN mode , a memory function and a detailed history function .
With PCalc, you can view your calculation history by pressing the History button in the top right corner of the screen. You can then see all the calculations you have performed since installing the application, edit them, copy them, paste them, or delete them.
You can also share your history with other apps or back it up to iCloud .
Calcbot 2:
An elegant and easy-to-use application that offers a history function , a unit converter , and a scientific mode .
Calcbot 2 is a free app that offers in-app purchases to unlock additional features. It has a simple and clean interface , allowing you to perform quick and accurate calculations. It also includes a unit converter, enabling you to convert over 500 units across 22 different categories.
It also features a scientific mode, which allows you to access more complex functions by rotating your device. With Calcbot 2, you can view your calculation history by swiping down on the screen. You can then see all the calculations you've performed since opening the application, edit them, copy them, or paste them.
You can also access the memory function by pressing the M button in the top left corner of the screen.
Calculator+:
A free and customizable application that offers a history function , a dark mode and a PIN code lock .
Calculator+ is a free app that displays ads , which you can remove for €2.29. It has a modern and colorful interface , allowing you to change the theme and button sounds. It also offers a dark mode, which helps reduce eye strain when using the app in a dark environment.
It also features a PIN code lock, allowing you to protect your calculations from prying eyes. With Calculator+, you can view your calculation history by tapping the History button in the top right corner of the screen. You can then see all the calculations you've performed since installing the app, edit them, copy them, or paste them.
You can also clear your history by pressing the Clear all button at the bottom of the screen.
