You often use your iPhone's calculator to perform simple or complex operations. Would you like to be able to view the history of your calculations, modify them, share them or delete them easily?
We'll explain how to view calculator history on your iPhone , whether with the default app or with third-party apps.
Why show calculator history on iPhone?
Calculator History is a very useful feature that allows you to see all the calculations you have made on your iPhone. It has several advantages:
- You can review previous calculations and share them with other applications, for example by email, message or note.
- You can correct input or calculation errors by changing numbers or operators in the history.
- You can save time and avoid redundancies by reusing previous results to make new calculations.
default iPhone Calculator app does not have a built-in history feature .
It only keeps the last result displayed on the screen, and this is erased each time the application is closed or restarted. Additionally, the iPhone Calculator app doesn't offer customization or advanced features, like a dark mode, PIN lock, or unit converter.
How to view calculator history on iPhone with default app?
Even though the iPhone Calculator doesn't have a built-in history feature, 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 into landscape mode: appearance of additional buttons 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 appears.
- Swipe up to see more past results: Viewing the history of all the calculations you've done since you opened the app.
To optimize the use of the calculator history on iPhone with the default application, here are some tips:
- Use the memory function to store and recall results :
- press the M+ to add the current result to memory,
- on the MR to recall the result in memory,
- and press the MC to clear the memory.
- Copy and paste results into other applications :
- long press the result you want to copy to history,
- then press Copy,
- go to the application where you want to paste the result,
- then long-press the text field and tap Paste.
- Clear unwanted results from history :
- long press the result you want to clear in history,
- then tap 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 feature .
There are many calculator apps for iPhone on the App Store . Among these applications, here are the three best in our opinion:
PCalc:
A complete and popular application that offers a history function , custom buttons and advanced functions. PCalc is a paid application that costs €10.99, but is well worth the price. It has an elegant and customizable , which allows you to choose the theme, layout and size of the buttons.
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 the history of your calculations by tapping the History button at the top right of the screen. You can then see all the calculations you have made since you installed the application, modify 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:
A stylish and easy-to-use app that offers a history function , unit converter and scientific mode .
Calcbot 2 is a free app that offers in-app purchases to unlock additional features. It has a simple and clean interface , which allows you to make quick and precise calculations. It also offers a unit converter, which allows you to convert over 500 units in 22 different categories.
It also has 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 have made since you opened the application, modify them, copy or paste them.
You can also access the memory function by pressing the M button at the top left of the screen.
Calculator+:
A free, customizable app that offers a history feature , dark mode , and PIN lock .
Calculator+ is a free application that displays advertisements that you can remove by paying €2.29. It has a modern and colorful interface , which allows you to change the theme and sound of the buttons. It also offers a dark mode, which allows you to reduce eye strain when using the app in a dark environment.
It also has a PIN code lock, which allows you to protect your calculations from prying eyes. With Calculator+, you can view the history of your calculations by tapping the History button at the top right of the screen. You can then see all the calculations you have made since you installed the application, modify them, copy or paste them.
You can also clear your history by tapping the Clear All button at the bottom of the screen.
