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Dev tools · June 28, 2018

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An Open-Source iPad Calculator and Why Your App Won’t Make Any Money

An Open-Source iPad Calculator and Why Your App Won’t Make Any Money launched on June 28, 2018 with 10 votes, #879 of 2,653 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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This is an open-source calculator application designed for iPad. Launched in 2018, it serves as both a functional tool and an educational resource for developers interested in app development. The project demonstrates practical calculator functionality on iOS while examining the economic realities of app monetization, making it relevant for developers exploring why simple utility apps struggle financially in competitive app markets.

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