Comparison

Calculator + vs MakeCalc

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

MakeCalc

Features
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Make your own custom calculator. Enter your own formula, for example calculating tip splitter, compound interest, dosage calculator, ROI estimator, or any formula such as y = ax + b. Your calculator can then be named and saved for future use. This is minimalist by design with no ads, no bells and whistles, and no fancy graphics to distract you, just utility with your own custom calculators. © 2025–2026 29Apps LLC, All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Calculator +4 screens
MakeCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MakeCalc at none against Calculator +'s 10. MakeCalc also leads on ads (none vs shown). Calculator +'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MakeCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator + ships an update every 5 days, MakeCalc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Calculator + versus MakeCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator +MakeCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxNeat.com29Apps LLC

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

MakeCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Calculator +

Subscriptions2
  • Scientific Calculator3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Calculator7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time8
  • Linear Calculator$2.99
  • Factoring Calculator$2.99
  • Handwriting Calculator$2.99
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  • Graphing Calculator$3.99
  • Fraction Calculator$3.99
  • Scientific Calculator$4.99
  • Calculator Plus$4.99
  • Calculator$16.99
None

MakeCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator + free?
Calculator + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MakeCalc free?
MakeCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calculator + or MakeCalc have ads?
Calculator + shows ads; MakeCalc does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator + or MakeCalc?
Calculator + ships an update every 5 days, and MakeCalc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calculator + was updated on November 8, 2026 and MakeCalc on October 30, 2026.

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