Programming Calculator vs Max Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Programming Calculator
This utility app allows users to instantly convert numbers between bases 2 and 30, perform calculations, and get accurate results. It features a developer-friendly interface with real-time updates and dark mode support.
- Base conversion (2-30)
- Developer-friendly calculations
- Real-time value updates
- Intuitive one-hand interface
- Dark mode support
- Supports multiple number systems
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Programming Calc is a convenient and powerful calculator designed for developers, engineers, students, and anyone working with different number systems. Instantly convert values between bases from 2 to 30, perform calculations, and get accurate results without mistakes. Key Features: Base conversion from 2 to 30 (bin, oct, dec, hex, and more) Developer-friendly calculator with fast operations and precise outputs Real-time value updates across all systems Clean, intuitive interface optimized for one-hand use Suitable for learning, programming, technical tasks, and everyday calculations Dark mode support Who is it for? Developers working with code, addresses, and bit structures Students studying number systems and preparing for exams Engineers performing technical calculations Anyone who needs quick and accurate base conversion Simple. Fast. Accurate. Programming Calc makes working with numbers easy and efficient.
Max Calc
This app offers a versatile calculation suite, combining standard, scientific, developer, and accounting functions. It also includes a unit converter and tools for health and date calculations, all within a user-friendly interface.
- Standard and Scientific Calculator
- Developer Calculator (hex, binary)
- Accounting Calculator
- 130+ Unit Converter
- Body and Date/Time Calculator
- History tracking
- Customizable result formatting
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Max Calc: Your All-in-One Calculator App Max Calc is more than just a calculator; it's a comprehensive toolset designed to simplify your calculations across various domains. With its six-in-one functionality, you can effortlessly handle everything from basic arithmetic to complex scientific computations, developer-specific tasks, financial calculations, unit conversions, and even personal health metrics. Key features include: * Standard and Scientific Calculator: Perform basic and advanced calculations with ease. * Developer Calculator: Work with hexadecimal, binary, and 7-64 bit numbers, along with integer/real number CPU representation and signed/unsigned arithmetic. * Accounting Calculator: Tackle financial calculations with dedicated functions. * 130+ Unit Converter: Convert between various units of measurement effortlessly. * Body and Date/Time Calculator: Calculate BMI, age, and more. Max Calc is designed with simplicity in mind, providing a user-friendly interface without compromising on functionality. Enjoy features like memory storage, history tracking, customizable result formatting, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Programming Calculator at none against Max Calc's 2. Programming Calculator also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Max Calc's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Max Calc sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Programming Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Programming Calculator against 5.0 for Max Calc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Programming Calculator has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Programming Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Max Calc's.
Programming Calculator ships an update every 4 weeks, Max Calc every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Programming Calculator | Max Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (38 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikhail Razin | Anatolii Mazkun |
Customer experience
Programming Calculator
Max Calc
In-app purchases
Programming Calculator
No in-app purchases
Max Calc
- 5 days Free Using All PremiumFree
- Premium features$4.99
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