# Calculator + vs Calculator⁼

Calculator + and Calculator⁼ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Calculator +'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator⁼'s. Calculator + also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Calculator⁼'s advantage is ratings volume (358K 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⁼ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Calculator⁼. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁼ has 358K 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 36% of Calculator⁼'s.

Calculator + ships an update every 4 days, Calculator⁼ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator + | Calculator⁼ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus/id351815470/reviews) | [4.6 (358K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **358K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 36.1% 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 | 159 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

**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⁼

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942)

This app offers a clean and intuitive interface for both basic arithmetic and advanced scientific calculations. It includes a history tape to review past computations and supports various mathematical operations, making it suitable for everyday use and complex problem-solving.

**Highlights:** Basic & Scientific Calculator, Live Currency Converter, History Tape, Equation Edit Function, Degrees or Radians Calculation, Memory Banks

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly full access | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Retro Theme Calculator' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Full Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful history feature
- 💻 Versatile (basic and scientific)
- 🔍 Clear display and large buttons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 💰 Subscription model for ad-free version
- 🔄 Ads interrupting calculations
- 🕰️ Slow performance due to ads

**Reported bugs**

- History not always showing all entries
- Ads covering up parts of the screen
- Inability to close full-screen ads

**Requested features**

- Add fraction button
- Option to clear calculation history
- Ability to copy/paste results
- Customizable layout and themes


## Frequently asked 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 + and Calculator⁼ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 358K ratings respectively.

### 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 4 days, and Calculator⁼ monthly. Most recently, Calculator + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Calculator⁼ on September 24, 2026.

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