Gauss
Notepad calculator for Mac with units, currencies &dev tools
Gauss launched on March 31, 2026 with 2 votes, #5,166 of 23,380 launches that month.
What it does
Gauss is a notepad-style calculator for macOS. Type math the way you think — with words, units, and currencies — and get instant results on every line. No buttons, no equals sign, no separate conversion apps. 80+ unit conversions, 170+ live currencies, and developer tools like color conversion, base64, and timestamps. 4x cheaper than Numi ($4.99 vs ~$20). 7-day free trial, one-time license.
A free, open-source notepad-style calculator for macOS with natural language input, 80+ unit conversions, 170+ live currencies, and developer tools. Native Swift, MIT licensed.
A notepad-style calculator for macOS — the free, open-source alternative to Numi. Gauss is a notepad-style calculator for macOS. Type math the way you think — with words, units, and currencies — and get instant results on every line. No buttons, no equals sign, no separate conversion apps. Built for developers, designers, and anyone who does quick math throughout the day. Summon it with a hotkey, type your expression, and get back to work. Variables carry across lines, results auto-save, and everything runs locally on your Mac. Gauss is open source and free forever — no trial, no feature gating, no subscription. Type expressions the way you think. Write "20% of 150" or "$45 + tax" and get…from awesomemacapp.com
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