# next.calc: a modern calculator — simple, elegant, delightful

> Modern, free, ad-free calculator with advanced editing and personalization. (iPhone/iPad app by Josh Angelsberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcalc-a-modern-calculator/id1470313161 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Josh Angelsberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469949381)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcalc-a-modern-calculator/id1470313161/reviews.md

## What is next.calc?

next.calc is a beautiful and intuitive calculator, reimagined for the modern era, with many useful features:

Completely Free
- No cost, no ads, no tracking!

Themes
- Personalize to match your style

Live Activities
- Quickly jump back into an unfinished expression

Lock Screen Widgets
- Quickly access from the lock screen

One-Handed Keyboard
- Effortlessly use on larger phones and tablets

A Cursor
-  Allows for easy typing and editing, just like typing in Messages or Notes

Infix Calculations
- See the full expression, in context, as you type

Multi-Lined Expressions
- Making long expressions a pleasure to edit

Syntax Highlighting
- Makes expressions easier to digest

Real-Time Answers
- See the answer as you type

Infinite History
- Easily jump back to a previous expression or answer

Favorite Expressions with Notes
- Great for storing budgets, calculating tips, formulas, etc.

Intuitive Cursor Gestures
- Swipe left and right on the keyboard to quickly move the cursor

Intuitive Keyboard Gestures
- Swipe down (or long press) on keys with secondary values

Keyboard and Trackpad Support
- Works great with the Magic Keyboard

iPad Support & Multitasking
- Supports Split View and Slide Over

Copy, Cut, and Paste 
- Double tap on numbers to quickly select and edit them

Beautiful Handmade Animations and Icons
- Makes the app a delight and a pleasure to use

And more!

## Key features

- Free with no ads or tracking
- Customizable themes
- Live Activities and Lock Screen Widgets
- One-handed keyboard
- Infix calculations with syntax highlighting
- Infinite history and favorite expressions
- Cursor gestures and trackpad support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a slice of pizza | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a burrito | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcalc-a-modern-calculator/id1470313161/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This calculator is great!

*2025-07-17*

So I was fed up with the calculator that comes factory stocked on Apple! I hated that there was no C button instead you always had to hit the back button! So I went on a mission for a different calculator. The one on my iPad is no longer created! 

So after talking with Siri she suggested this calculator! 

It’s great! It does what I need it to do which is just basic figures! No fancy stuff. I love that I can change the buttons colors to my personality! 

I love that this app doesn’t track! It’s free and honestly there is NO ads, so what you waiting for??? Hit that install button and enjoy a great calculator all the way round!

**Developer response:** Wow, thank you sooo much for this wonderful review!! It really means a lot 🙏

### 5/5 — You Rock Josh

*2024-12-28*

I have been with the app since the beginning, it has been such a help to me! Since I am getting older I need a good calculator and more. Love the colors too.

### 5/5 — Thank you thank you thank you

*2024-06-23*

A must-have app!

### 5/5 — 很好的软件

*2024-06-21*

可以增加中文版本吗？

### 5/5 — Handy to have  on my iPad

*2024-06-16*

I’m so pleased that I was able to change the calculator colours to make it pretty for me. I like to use pretty things. I really appreciate that the developer doesn’t track or collect any of my information. I appreciate the respect for my privacy. I do my best not to download any apps that collect unnecessary information or track.

### 5/5 — My go-to calculator!

*2023-10-21*

I really love the color options with this calculator app. And I love that it saves my history too! Super intuitive calculator! No need to use the default Apple calculator anymore :)

### 5/5 — Very good for quick and complex calculations

*2023-01-12*

I think i found the best Calculator app for my Iphone.

### 5/5 — Awesome App

*2022-12-10, version 1.0.1*

App is great! Easy to work with. Love the color scheme! Thank you Josh!!!

## Frequently asked questions about next.calc

### Is next.calc free to use?

Yes, next.calc is completely free to use. The app explicitly states it has no cost, no ads, and no tracking, making it a fully free utility.

### Does next.calc have ads?

No, next.calc is ad-free. The app's description highlights that it offers 'no ads' as part of its free offering.

### What devices does next.calc support?

next.calc is available for both iPhone and iPad. It also supports multitasking features like Split View and Slide Over on iPads, and works with external keyboards and trackpads.

### How often is next.calc updated?

The latest version available is 2026.2, which was last updated on March 11, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance.

### Can I customize the look of next.calc?

Yes, next.calc offers personalization through themes. You can choose themes to match your style and make the app a delight to use.

### Does next.calc have a history feature?

Yes, next.calc features infinite history, allowing you to easily jump back to any previous expression or answer. It also allows you to save favorite expressions with notes.

### Is next.calc suitable for complex calculations?

Yes, next.calc is designed for complex calculations with features like infix calculations, multi-lined expressions, syntax highlighting, and real-time answers as you type.

### What is the user rating for next.calc?

next.calc has an excellent user rating of 5.0 stars based on 29 ratings. This high score suggests strong user satisfaction with the app's functionality and design.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.2 — 2026-03-11

I’m excited to announce the release of another new app, re:view 2.0! It's a beautiful scheduling app, powered by Apple Reminders & Calendar.

This build also includes 
- iOS 26 support - hello Liquid Glass!
- Live Activities for unfinished expressions - easily hop back in to edit
- An updated list of my other projects

And a few bug fixes
- Fixed an issue with order of operations in some cases
- Fixed an issue with the Lock Screen widget where the icon would disappear sometimes
- Fixed a crash when trying to add a Favorite item after reordering them
- Fixed an issue where next.calc would forget the order of your Favorite items. The fix involved resetting the items back to the order they were created in, but future reorders will be remembered correctly 

Thank you so much for checking out my apps. I hope you have a wonderful day and God bless!

### 2026.1 — 2026-03-05

I’m excited to announce the release of another new app, re:view 2.0! It's a beautiful scheduling app, powered by Apple Reminders & Calendar.

This build also includes 
- iOS 26 support - hello Liquid Glass!
- Live Activities for unfinished expressions - easily hop back in to edit
- An updated list of my other projects

And a few bug fixes
- Fixed an issue with the Lock Screen widget where the icon would disappear sometimes
- Fixed a crash when trying to add a Favorite item after reordering them
- Fixed an issue where next.calc would forget the order of your Favorite items. The fix involved resetting the items back to the order they were created in, but future reorders will be remembered correctly 

Thank you so much for checking out my apps. I hope you have a wonderful day and God bless!

### 2025.2 — 2025-02-23

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new app, re:timer! A simple, intuitive, and beautiful timer app that is powered by Apple Reminders.

This build also includes 
- some updates to the What's New screen
- a new support email
- some optimizations and enhancements to users downloading the app for the first time

Thank you so much for your support. I hope you have a wonderful day and God bless!

### v2025.1 — 2025-02-12

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new app, re:timer!

I’ve also added a brand new “What’s New” screen to highlight new features.

Thank you so much for your support. I hope you have a wonderful day and God bless!

### 2024.2 — 2024-06-26

Hey you! You are awesome — thank you so much for checking out my app, I hope you enjoy!

I have added a brand new lock screen widget: now you can quickly and easily access next.calc from the lock screen! 

Also this is the first build that supports iOS 17 only and above. So there has been lots of clean up to prepare for the future :)


v2024.1 Release Notes:

Since this app is free, with no ads, and no tracking, I need your help to get the word out and support future development. 

I have added three different ways you can help and if you can do any of them that would be amazing!

- I have added a tip jar, so that you can help support me and my family (thank you so much!)
- I have added a way to review the app, in the app (every review helps tremendously!)
- I have added a way to share the app with friends 

I have also
- added some on screen tips to help show hidden functionality
- added a new url scheme: “nextcalc://new” to launch the app and start a new calculation
- redesigned and restructured the Settings and About Me screens
- the drawer handle, at the top of the calcuator, is now a lot easier to tap

I don’t have any analytics so please email me with your thoughts, I would love to hear from you!

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## More apps by Josh Angelsberg

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All apps by Josh Angelsberg: https://appshunter.io/developer/1469949381

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