# Calculator Max vs Calculator Advance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator Advance at 100% against Calculator Max's 55%. Calculator Advance also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Calculator Max's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 70). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Calculator Advance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calculator Advance holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.9K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Calculator Max's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calculator Advance's.

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calculator Advance every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Max | Calculator Advance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554/reviews) | **[4.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-advance/id1098968291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 126 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Kozarek](https://appshunter.io/developer/303215376) | [Takahiro Iwatani](https://appshunter.io/developer/702231887) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of calculation tools, from basic arithmetic to advanced scientific functions. It features a history tape for easy access and reuse of entries, and a unique scribble pad for handwritten notes and equation solving on iPads. Enjoy a clean interface, multitasking support, and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Basic and scientific calculators, History tape with export options, Handwritten notes and equation solving, Multitasking support on iPad, Customizable themes and app icons, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator Max Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Calculator Max Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📝 Useful note-taking feature
- 💾 Tape/history feature
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable appearance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 📤 Lack of export/sharing options for tape/history
- 🔍 Difficulty finding settings
- 🔀 Sensitive orientation switching

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS 26 update
- Tape not visible/functional on iPhone
- Calculator buttons/layout issues in split-screen mode

**Requested features**

- Left-handed mode
- Backspace/edit functionality
- Scientific calculator mode with tape
- Tape annotation/labeling
- Cloud/Dropbox sync for tape


### Calculator Advance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-advance/id1098968291)

This app offers advanced calculation features for business and travel, including currency and cryptocurrency conversion. It provides a user experience similar to physical business calculators with customizable buttons and formula correction.

**Highlights:** Currency and cryptocurrency conversion, Formula display and correction, Customizable button operations, Business calculator functionality, Supports SHARP and CASIO input types, Constant, percent, and tax calculations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Max free?

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

### Is Calculator Advance free?

Calculator Advance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Calculator Advance?

Calculator Advance is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Calculator Advance averages 4.8 from 70 ratings.

### Do Calculator Max or Calculator Advance have ads?

Calculator Advance shows ads; Calculator Max does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Calculator Advance?

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator Advance every 9 days. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 22, 2026 and Calculator Advance on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*