# Calculator + vs Tydlig

The clearest difference is price: Calculator + at Free against Tydlig's $1.99. Calculator + also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (10K vs 2.6K). Tydlig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Calculator + is free to download; Tydlig costs $1.99 up front. Calculator + sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tydlig asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tydlig holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Calculator +'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Tydlig's.

Calculator + ships an update every 5 days, Tydlig monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator + | Tydlig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus/id351815470/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tydlig/id721606556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 49 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xNeat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/327498295) | [Tydlig Software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/922197427) |

## 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


### Tydlig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tydlig/id721606556)

This app reimagines the calculator experience with a freeform canvas, dynamic results, and linked numbers. It allows for easy everyday calculations, real-time graphing, and annotation, making complex math visualization intuitive.

**Highlights:** Freeform canvas for calculations, Responsive and linked results, Real-time graphing, Infinite scrolling history, Annotate numbers with text, Slider for tweaking values, Export as PDF or image

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 💡 Innovative approach to calculations
- 🔍 Ability to see calculation history
- 📊 Helpful graphing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Lack of ability to save/load multiple canvases
- 🔀 No way to organize calculations into separate sheets/pages
- 🔀 Inability to add notes or labels to calculations
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔀 No support for fractions or complex math functions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use graphing feature
- Calculation history disappears after app restart
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Labeling calculations with non-Latin characters causes display issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple canvases/sheets to save and load calculations
- Implement ability to add notes, labels, and annotations to calculations
- Expand math functions to include fractions, combinations, permutations, etc.
- Introduce iCloud/cloud sync to access calculations across devices
- Add option to snap objects to a grid for better organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator + free?

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

### Is Tydlig free?

Tydlig costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator + or Tydlig?

Tydlig is rated higher. Calculator + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Tydlig averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Calculator + or Tydlig have ads?

Calculator + shows ads; Tydlig does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator + or Tydlig?

Calculator + ships an update every 5 days, and Tydlig monthly. Most recently, Calculator + was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tydlig on October 18, 2026.

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