# Calculator + vs Calculator Pro Elite

The clearest difference is price: Calculator + at Free against Calculator Pro Elite's $9.99. Calculator + also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 2.1K). Calculator Pro Elite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Calculator + is free to download; Calculator Pro Elite costs $9.99 up front. Calculator + sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Calculator Pro Elite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calculator Pro Elite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Calculator +'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Calculator Pro Elite's.

Calculator + ships an update every 4 days, Calculator Pro Elite every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator + | Calculator Pro Elite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus/id351815470/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-pro-elite/id782873188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xNeat.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/327498295) | [Cider Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/465180756) |

## 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 Pro Elite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-pro-elite/id782873188)

A highly customizable calculator app offering a modern interface and powerful features. Personalize themes, button layouts, and visual elements to your preference. Track and save calculations with a detailed history, and access scientific functions when needed.

**Highlights:** Customizable themes with gradients, colors, or photos, Multiple button shapes and color customization, Dual-line display for input and result, History saves all calculations with date and time, Full scientific calculator functionality, Optional in-app purchases for widgets and multiple history tapes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Multiple History Tapes | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient with great features
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 👍 Clean and modern interface
- 🚀 Powerful calculation capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Paid version with in-app purchases
- 🙄 Annoying 'Rate App' pop-up
- 🔒 Security concern with clipboard access

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect text direction for Arabic users
- Issues with decimal point handling
- Widget not working properly in notification center

**Requested features**

- Add 'Recently Deleted' feature
- Implement cubic root function
- Add 'Last Answer' button
- Support for degrees, minutes, seconds display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator + free?

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

### Is Calculator Pro Elite free?

Calculator Pro Elite costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator + or Calculator Pro Elite?

Calculator Pro Elite is rated higher. Calculator + averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Calculator Pro Elite averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Calculator + or Calculator Pro Elite have ads?

Calculator + shows ads; Calculator Pro Elite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator + or Calculator Pro Elite?

Calculator + ships an update every 4 days, and Calculator Pro Elite every 2 months. Most recently, Calculator + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Calculator Pro Elite on September 23, 2026.

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