# Calcal vs Calculator Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator Widget at 4.4 against Calcal's 3.2. Calculator Widget also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). Calcal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Calculator Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Calcal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calculator Widget's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calcal | Calculator Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcal-calculator-notepad/id1438929984/reviews) | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-widget-calc-notes/id1621221370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Pietrasiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432739727) | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) |

## What reviewers say

### Calcal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcal-calculator-notepad/id1438929984)

This app functions as a calculator integrated with a notepad. Simply type your calculations and see instant results. It also supports unit conversions and the creation of reusable named values for complex calculations.

**Highlights:** Type calculations for instant results, Unit conversion, Create and reuse named values, Copy results to clipboard, Notepad integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calculator Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-widget-calc-notes/id1621221370)

This free calculator app offers a widget for quick access and extensive history management. Save, reuse, and organize calculations with unlimited history and folders, all with customizable options and dark mode support.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget support, Unlimited calculation history, Unlimited folders, Calculation history memo, Reuse of formula and results, Dark mode support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calcal free?

Calcal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Calculator Widget free?

Calculator Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calcal or Calculator Widget?

Calculator Widget is rated higher. Calcal averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Calculator Widget averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Calcal or Calculator Widget have ads?

Calculator Widget shows ads; Calcal does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*