# 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 52% of Calculator's. Calculator + also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (146K 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator has 146K 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 52% of Calculator's.

Calculator + ships an update every 4 days, Calculator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator + | Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus/id351815470/reviews)** | [4.5 (146K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id552974550/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **146K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xNeat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/327498295) | [The App Tower Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552974553) |

## 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/id552974550)

This utility app offers a straightforward calculation experience with a vast selection of over 80 customizable themes. Personalize your calculator's appearance to suit your style while performing everyday math tasks.

**Highlights:** Basic calculations, Over 80 themes, Theme customization, Easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Calculator | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 💯 Accurate calculations
- 🆒 Unique design
- 🔍 Helpful for schoolwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Ads disrupt usage
- 🔒 Requires payment to remove ads
- 🔀 Cannot rotate to landscape mode
- 🐛 Occasional calculation errors
- 📵 Freezes during use

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freeze the app
- Incorrect results for certain calculations

**Requested features**

- Add fraction support
- Implement a calculation history feature
- Provide more background theme options
- Allow landscape mode on tablets


## 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 + is rated higher. Calculator + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Calculator averages 4.5 from 146K 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 4 days, and Calculator every 4 weeks. Most recently, Calculator + was updated on September 24, 2026 and Calculator on September 25, 2026.

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