Comparison

Calculator + vs Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Calculator +

This app offers a free basic and scientific calculator with an elegant interface. Upgrade for advanced features like graphing, equation solving, and unit conversions. Supports fractions, percentages, and multiple themes.

Highlights
  • Free basic and scientific calculator
  • Elegant and intuitive interface
  • Advanced editing and equation display
  • Fraction and percent support
  • Graphing and equation solving
  • Base converter and multiple themes
Features
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Award winning calculator app for iPad and iPhone. Designed with simplicity, usability and beauty in mind! FEATURES: - Free basic calculator - Free scientific calculator - Elegant & Intuitive interface - Advanced editing by easily going back and forth - Displays both the equation & the result at the same time - Supports Fraction & Percent - Supports many scientific functions If you are looking for more advanced features you can upgrade to one or more of the following: - Fraction Calculator with feet, inches & cm support! - Solving for x with a polynomial Calculator for solving quadratic & cubic equations 2x³ - 4x² - 22x + 24 = 0 - Linear Equations Solver for solving system of linear equations 2x – y = 9 3x + 4y = –14 - Graphing Calculator to find the local min, max & intersection points y = 2x³ – 4x (x² + y²)³ = -27y²x² - Triangle Calculator - Cone Calculator - Arc Calculator - Circle Calculator - Base Converter ( HEX OCT BIN DEC ) - Multiple themes Enjoy the FREE Scientific calculator on your iPhone & iPad. If you like it, support us by upgrading or giving us a positive review. Thanks :) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Calculator

This utility app allows users to perform calculations and view the formulas used. It offers the ability to edit past calculations and share results via email or memos. An optional purchase can remove advertisements.

Highlights
  • View calculation formulas
  • Edit past formulas
  • Share calculations
  • Ad-free option via purchase
  • Output to memos or email
Features
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This is a calculator. You can see the formula. You can edit formulas later. To edit a formula, tap the place you want to edit. Purchasing an option allows you to turn off advertisements. Since there is a sharing function, you can output calculation formulas and results to memos or send them by e-mail.

Screenshots

Calculator +4 screens
Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator + at 4.6 against Calculator's 3.7. Calculator + also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calculator + sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator + has 10K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Calculator +'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator + ships an update every 5 days, Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Calculator + versus Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator +Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better3.7 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxNeat.comHideki Ogawa

Customer experience

Calculator +

All ratings10,276 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews942 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative11.0%

Calculator

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Calculator +

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Calculator +

Subscriptions2
  • Scientific Calculator3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Calculator7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time10
  • Linear Calculator$2.99
  • Factoring Calculator$2.99
  • Handwriting Calculator$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Currency Converter$2.99
  • Themes Pack$2.99
  • Graphing Calculator$3.99
  • Fraction Calculator$3.99
  • Scientific Calculator$4.99
  • Calculator Plus$4.99
  • Calculator$16.99
1 purchases

Calculator

One-time1
  • Remove in-app ads$2.99

Questions

Is Calculator + free?
Calculator + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator free?
Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator + or Calculator?
Calculator + is rated higher. Calculator + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Calculator averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Calculator + or Calculator have ads?
Both Calculator + and Calculator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator + or Calculator?
Calculator + ships an update every 5 days, and Calculator every 2 months. Most recently, Calculator + was updated on November 3, 2026 and Calculator on October 24, 2026.

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