Comparison

Atom Calculator vs CalcMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Atom Calculator

Features
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The atom calculator is a tool for calculating the atomic number and the mass number based on numbers of atom components - protons, neutrons, and electrons (or vice versa). In addition, you can define the charge of ions with known numbers of protons and electrons.

About

CalcMate

This app combines note-taking with a powerful calculator, allowing you to perform calculations directly within your text. It handles math, currency, unit conversions, and date calculations, offering a streamlined alternative to spreadsheets and traditional calculators.

Highlights
  • Calculate math within text
  • Currency and unit conversions
  • Date calculations
  • Organize notes with folders
  • iCloud syncing
  • Custom number keyboard
Features
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CalcMate is a powerful notepad with a built-in calculator that lets you write naturally while solving calculations instantly. Enter numbers, text, percentages, currencies, dates, and units—all in the same note. Whether you’re calculating invoices, tracking expenses, creating budgets, or making quick estimates, CalcMate eliminates the need to switch between a notes app, calculator, and spreadsheet. What you can do • Perform calculations directly inside your notes. • Calculate percentages, taxes, discounts, and tips. • Convert currencies and units. • Calculate dates and durations. • Create invoices, budgets, bills, and shopping lists. • Reference previous calculations and keep everything organized. Try these examples • 100 + 5 tip • 1000$ + 20% fee • 900$ + 20$ delivery + 1.5% • 500 USD in EUR • 10 BTC in USD • Today + 5 days • Tomorrow + 10 days • 1 kg in lb • subtotal — calculates the total of all previous lines • line5 — uses the result from line 5 • # this is a comment …and much more. Features • Smart note editor with live calculations • Organize notes with folders • Trash folder to restore or permanently delete notes • iCloud sync across your Apple devices • Optional custom number keyboard • Optional running total displayed above the keyboard We’d love your feedback Have questions, suggestions, or need help? Contact us at: lazyboardapp+calcmate@gmail.com

Screenshots

Atom Calculator4 screens
CalcMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CalcMate at Free against Atom Calculator's $2.99. CalcMate also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 35 months). Atom Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CalcMate is free to download; Atom Calculator costs $2.99 up front. CalcMate sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Atom Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atom Calculator ships an update every 35 months, CalcMate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Atom Calculator versus CalcMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtom CalculatorCalcMate
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—95.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—96 — better
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGorasiya Vishal NanjibhaiElsayed Hussein

In-app purchases

None

Atom Calculator

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

CalcMate

One-time5
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Buy me 2 coffees$1.99
  • Buy Me a burger$4.99
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  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Buy Me a pizza$9.99

Questions

Is Atom Calculator free?
Atom Calculator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalcMate free?
CalcMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Atom Calculator or CalcMate have ads?
CalcMate shows ads; Atom Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Atom Calculator or CalcMate?
Atom Calculator ships an update every 35 months, and CalcMate fortnightly. Most recently, Atom Calculator was updated on September 30, 2026 and CalcMate on October 17, 2026.

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