# Calculator + vs Calculator for iPad₊

Calculator + and Calculator for iPad₊ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Calculator +'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Calculator for iPad₊'s. Calculator + also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Calculator for iPad₊'s advantage is ratings volume (126K vs 10K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator + sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Calculator for iPad₊ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Calculator + against 4.5 for Calculator for iPad₊. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator for iPad₊ has 126K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Calculator +'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Calculator for iPad₊'s.

Calculator + ships an update every 5 days, Calculator for iPad₊ monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator + | Calculator for iPad₊ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus/id351815470/reviews)** | [4.5 (126K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-for-ipad/id1174240047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **126K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xNeat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/327498295) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus/id351815470)

This app offers a free basic and scientific calculator with an intuitive interface. It supports fractions, percentages, and advanced editing. Optional upgrades provide specialized calculators for fractions with units, polynomial and linear equation solving, graphing, and geometric shapes.

**Highlights:** Free basic and scientific calculator, Intuitive interface with equation and result display, Fraction and percent support, Advanced editing capabilities, Polynomial and linear equation solver, Graphing calculator, Unit conversion and geometric calculators

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scientific Calculator | $4.99 | per month |
| Calculator | $39.99 | per year |
| Linear Calculator | $2.99 | one-time |
| Factoring Calculator | $2.99 | one-time |
| Handwriting Calculator | $2.99 | one-time |
| Currency Converter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Themes Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Graphing Calculator | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fraction Calculator | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scientific Calculator | $4.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Calculator | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great features and easy to use
- 👍 Efficient and quick
- 👍 Versatile, functional calculator
- 👍 Fantastic, easy to use app
- 👍 Awesome calculator app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 New updated layout is awful
- 🐛 App is now terrible
- 🔒 Paying customer screwed over by update
- 🔒 Now timed trial, no free w/ads version
- 🔒 Not honest

**Reported bugs**

- Fraction calculator has TWO subtraction buttons and NO division button
- Decimals seem to be changed to fraction with no apparent way of changing it back
- Functionality is dropped by forcing you to the main menu every time you open it
- Currency converter broken
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add mod function
- Add commas
- Add 1/x function
- Support for Retina Display
- Add number 4 with two lines


### Calculator for iPad₊

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-for-ipad/id1174240047)

This app offers both basic and advanced scientific calculations with an intuitive interface designed for tablets and phones. It includes features like currency conversion, calculation history, and the ability to share results. An optional premium membership removes ads and provides enhanced support.

**Highlights:** Basic & Scientific Calculator, Advanced Scientific Functions, Live Currency Converter, Calculation History, Copy and Share Calculations, Equation Editing, Memory Banks

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Full Experience - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| The Full Experience - 6 Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| The Full Calculator Experience | $3.99 | per year |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription Yearly | $5.19 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for math calculations
- 👍 Variety of functions beyond basic calculator
- 👍 Useful for students and teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🐛 Occasional calculation errors
- 🤔 Missing key features like fractions and eraser

**Reported bugs**

- Calculation errors
- Ads obstructing functionality

**Requested features**

- Add fraction support
- Include an eraser function
- Improve accuracy of calculations
- Reduce intrusiveness of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator + free?

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

### Is Calculator for iPad₊ free?

Calculator for iPad₊ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator + or Calculator for iPad₊?

Calculator + is rated higher. Calculator + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Calculator for iPad₊ averages 4.5 from 126K ratings.

### Do Calculator + or Calculator for iPad₊ have ads?

Both Calculator + and Calculator for iPad₊ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator + or Calculator for iPad₊?

Calculator + ships an update every 5 days, and Calculator for iPad₊ monthly. Most recently, Calculator + was updated on October 30, 2026 and Calculator for iPad₊ on October 30, 2026.

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