# Calculator + vs Calculator Express with Notes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calculator + at every 4 days against Calculator Express with Notes's monthly. Calculator + also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 43) and review sentiment (85% vs 69%). Calculator Express with Notes's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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 Express with Notes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calculator + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator + has 10K ratings behind it against 43, 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 69% of Calculator Express with Notes's.

Calculator + ships an update every 4 days, Calculator Express with Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator + | Calculator Express with Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus/id351815470/reviews)** | [4.4 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-express-with-notes/id1604079825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xNeat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/327498295) | [RAMAN KHVASHCHEUSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437493298) |

## 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

**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 Express with Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-express-with-notes/id1604079825)

A beautifully designed utility app offering six essential tools, including currency, unit, and percentage converters, plus calculators for BMI, tips, and world time. Users can customize the app's appearance and manage calculation history with notes and labels.

**Highlights:** Currency converter, Unit converter, Percentage calculator, BMI calculator, Tip calculator, World time converter, Customizable appearance, Calculation history with notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads -50% off | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator + free?

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

### Is Calculator Express with Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator + or Calculator Express with Notes?

Calculator + is rated higher. Calculator + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Calculator Express with Notes averages 4.4 from 43 ratings.

### Do Calculator + or Calculator Express with Notes have ads?

Both Calculator + and Calculator Express with Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator + or Calculator Express with Notes?

Calculator + ships an update every 4 days, and Calculator Express with Notes monthly. Most recently, Calculator + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Calculator Express with Notes on August 19, 2026.

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