# Calculator Keyboard vs CalcMate

The clearest difference is ads: Calculator Keyboard at none against CalcMate's shown. Calculator Keyboard also leads on ratings volume (493 vs 96) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). CalcMate's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 77%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CalcMate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CalcMate holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Keyboard has 493 ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Calculator Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 88% of CalcMate's.

Calculator Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, CalcMate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Keyboard | CalcMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (493 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-keyboard-calku/id1546065778/reviews) | **[4.9 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmate-notes-calculator/id6449422062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **493** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supagarn Pattananuchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488328374) | [Elsayed Hussein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332815700) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-keyboard-calku/id1546065778)

This app turns your keyboard into a powerful calculator, allowing you to perform calculations directly within any application. Avoid switching apps and copying numbers by calculating on the go, whether you're texting, taking notes, or browsing.

**Highlights:** Calculate within any app, Supports Dark Mode, Customizable decimal points, Scientific calculator functions, Calculation history access, Keyboard feedback options

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calku PRO (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Calku Pro - Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful application
- 🚀 Handy calculator within keyboard
- 💡 Innovative idea for an app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Respects user privacy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete the app
- 🐛 Buggy at times
- 🐛 Non-standard division/multiplication symbols
- 🐛 Incorrect calculations
- 🐛 Doesn't work on all apps initially

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot delete the app
- App is buggy sometimes
- Non-standard division and multiplication symbols not recognized by other apps
- Incorrect calculations (e.g., 3.10 / 1000 = 0)
- App only works on Apple Mail and Notes initially

**Requested features**

- Add thousands separator for numbers
- Haptic feedback on key presses
- Option to hide computation in text box
- History button on main page
- Option for standard multiplication and division


### CalcMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmate-notes-calculator/id6449422062)

This app combines a notepad with a live calculator, allowing you to perform calculations directly within your notes. It supports percentages, currency and unit conversions, date math, and tagged calculations. Organize your notes with folders and share them as PDFs.

**Highlights:** Calculate directly in notes, Live currency and crypto conversion, Unit and date conversion, Calculation tags, Folders for organization, Share notes as PDF, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 2 coffees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a burger | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a pizza | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Keyboard free?

Calculator Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CalcMate free?

CalcMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator Keyboard or CalcMate?

CalcMate is rated higher. Calculator Keyboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 493 ratings, while CalcMate averages 4.9 from 96 ratings.

### Do Calculator Keyboard or CalcMate have ads?

CalcMate shows ads; Calculator Keyboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator Keyboard or CalcMate?

Calculator Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and CalcMate fortnightly. Most recently, Calculator Keyboard was updated on November 3, 2026 and CalcMate on November 11, 2026.

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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.*