Comparison

Calc vs Calculi

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

Head to head
About

Calc

A visually appealing and straightforward calculator app for iPhone and iPad. It offers a unique user interface with support for basic and scientific calculations, various number base conversions, and currency and unit conversions.

Highlights
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
  • Basic and scientific calculations
  • Number base conversions (decimal, hex, binary, octal)
  • Currency and unit conversions
  • Scrollable calculation history
  • 10 color themes
Features
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Calc is a beautiful simple tape calculator for your iPhone and iPad with a uniq user interface. Features: - universal App for your iPhone and iPad - Slide Over and Split View support - basic calculation - lots of scientific functions - decimal, hexadecimal, binary and octal conversion and calculations - currency conversion - uniq and easy percentage concept - unit conversions - scrollable calculation history - calculation history can be shared - 10 color themes Privacy Policy: https://apps.micw.org/pp.php Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Calculi

A smart and powerful calculator designed for ease of use, offering advanced scientific functions, unit and currency conversion, and a supercharged history tape. It adapts to various devices and supports external keyboards for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Complex expression solving
  • Unit conversion (17 categories)
  • Currency conversion (30+ currencies)
  • Scientific constants
  • Supercharged history tape
  • iMessage app integration
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Calculators can be hard to use. Calculi plans to change all that. SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL Calculi is a smart calculator that is simple and easy to use, but with advanced features for power users. Whether you are trying to balance your checkbook or taking an advanced math class, this app will help you with all of your calculating needs. CALCULATE ANYTHING Calculi doesn’t just add two numbers together but can solve complex expressions using the order of operations. The multi-line display allows for small or large expressions. So go ahead and calculate anything and everything! Press the 2nd button to reveal more scientific functions. UNIT CONVERSION You can easily convert any of your calculations to a different unit across 17 categories such as length, area, and volume. Unit conversions are saved to your calculation history for easy review. A Calculi Pro subscription is required for this feature. CURRENCY CONVERSION Traveling abroad? Not sure how much your lunch costs? Calculi has you covered with support for over 30 different currencies around the globe (data is updated daily from the European Central Bank). A Calculi Pro subscription is required for this feature. CONSTANTS Common constants from both mathematical and scientific fields (astronomical, chemical, electromagnetic, etc.) are included for use in calculations. DESIGNED WITH iOS 18 AND iPadOS 18 IN MIND Calculi adapts to all the latest iOS and iPadOS devices. Even better, multitasking and multi-window support is available in all orientations on the iPad. Interactive widgets are included for calculations on your home screen, and Control Center widgets provide quick access. You can have Calculi wherever you need it. GESTURES Gestures are fun. So why not? - Long press the delete button to clear the display - Long press the equals button to use the previous result or expression - Long press the display to copy, paste, or share - Long press any calculation item to reuse the expression or result SUPERCHARGED HISTORY TAPE Calculations from the history tape can be bookmarked for later and notes can be added for additional context. You can search across notes, expressions, and answers to find the calculation that you are looking for. GET SHARING Don’t be selfish. This history tape can be shared either as a single thread or the entire tape using numerous methods such as email, messaging, or print. There is also an iMessage app so you can easily send calculations. CALCULATE ON YOUR WRIST Calculi is also available on Apple Watch! Besides a four-function calculator, you will also find a tip calculator and counter. EXTERNAL KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD SUPPORT Pair an external keyboard or trackpad to gain access to powerful shortcuts and full cursor support. You can hold down the command key on your keyboard to view all the available shortcuts. Finally, if you enjoyed Calculi, please take some time to leave a review. Feedback is always appreciated for future updates. CALCULI PRO This yearly subscription grants you access to the following: - Unit Conversions - Currency Conversions - App Themes - Colorful custom icons TIP JAR If you enjoy using the app and want to support an independent app developer, please consider sending a tip. Subscription Details – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.calculiapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.calculiapp.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Calc3 screens
Calculi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calculi at 4.4 against Calc's 3.9. Calculi also leads on ratings volume (383 vs 28). Calc's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 51%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Calc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Calculi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculi holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculi has 383 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Calc's written reviews are positive against 51% of Calculi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calc versus Calculi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcCalculi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (28 ratings)4.4 (383 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better51.3% of reviews
Number of ratings28383 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike WesemannMichael Natole, Jr.

Customer experience

Calc

All ratings28 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.2%

Calculi

All ratings374 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative41.0%

User reviews

Calc

From 28 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Free app
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 📜 Tape/history feature
  • 🎨 Customizable colors
  • 📤 Ability to email calculations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • 🔊 Annoying key click sounds
  • 📜 Scrolling to see recent calculations
  • 🔍 Overcrowded interface with too many functions

Calculi

From 383 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Better than stock iPhone calculator
  • 📈 History screen with past answers/expressions
  • 🔄 Regular helpful updates
  • ⌨️ Works with keyboard
  • 🗂️ Works in Split Screen

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Pop-up rating requests
  • 💸 Added ads in updates
  • 🎛️ Clutter of unused keys on iPad
  • 🐛 Buggy history feature
  • 💥 Crashes during multiplication

Bugs and requests

Calc

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Percentage calculations not working correctly
  • Cos 90 showing incorrect result

Requested features

6 requests
  • Copy and paste support
  • Larger buttons for easier use
  • Ability to clear calculation history
  • Auto-insert previous result when using operators
  • Landscape mode support
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  • Formatting for large numbers (e.g. 1,000,000)

Calculi

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Calculation not appearing in history until app restart
  • New calculation replaces previous in history tile
  • Crashes when multiplying by 1.03
  • Physical iPad keyboard not recognized
  • App crashes/closes on iPad iOS 13
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  • App launches then closes immediately on iOS 13
  • Cannot calculate simple equations like 9x9

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option for Dark Mode all the time
  • Option to choose icons
  • Fix Slide Over functionality

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calc

Subscriptions2
  • Calc Pro$0.991 Month
  • Calc Pro$4.991 Year
4 purchases

Calculi

Subscriptions1
  • Calculi Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Calc free?
Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculi free?
Calculi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calc or Calculi?
Calculi is rated higher. Calc averages 3.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Calculi averages 4.4 from 383 ratings.
Do Calc or Calculi have ads?
Neither Calc nor Calculi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calc or Calculi?
Calc ships an update every 2 months, and Calculi every 2 months. Most recently, Calc was updated on November 5, 2026 and Calculi on November 4, 2026.

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