Comparison

Calculator Max vs Total Calculator +

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calculator Max

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
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Calculator Max makes both simple and complex calculations easy. It offers all calculators you’ll ever need in one carefully designed, uncluttered and easy-to-use package. Switching between calculators is buttery-smooth and natural. The basic calculator with big buttons swiftly handles everyday tasks. The more advanced scientific calculator is loaded with all important mathematical functions and constants. A history tape with your entries is comfortably accessible in all calculator modes. Thanks to it, you never lose track of what you’ve entered and the entries can be reused effortlessly in your calculations. The tape can also be exported to common formats and shared or printed. On the large screen of any iPad it is pure joy to make handwriting notes or draw your ideas right in the app. Write down any math equation and let the app calculate it for you in the blink of an eye. Or reuse any handwriting which you can easily convert to editable text. ————————— WHAT YOU GET ————————— /// POWERFUL CALCULATOR /// — Basic calculator with big buttons — Scientific calculator packed with functions and constants — History tape with the calculations at your fingertips in all modes — Extensive rounding options (e.g. two decimal places for accounting) — Up to 5 memory slots for frequent numbers — Plain Text, Monospaced Text, CSV, PDF and image export formats — Advanced export, share and print options — Scribble Pad on iPad for easy math equations solving, handwritten notes and sketches /// PRODUCTIVE WORKFLOW /// — Side tape layouts for easier long records handling — Clean and uncluttered interface with refined haptic feedback — Multitasking support on iPad for side-by-side work — External keyboard support for even faster input and app control — Universal app for all your iPhones, iPads and Macs — User interface precisely adapted for each device capabilities /// FAST ACCESS /// — Home Screen widgets with last calculations and memory — Widgets for direct access from the Lock Screen — Control Center and Lock Screen fast access buttons /// MIGHTY SCRIBBLE PAD /// — The right place for your quick notes and sketches — Easily calculates any written down math equation — Recognizes your handwriting and converts it to editable text — Fully-fledged notebook with unlimited number of paper sheets — Exportable as text, image or PDF — Optimized for your finger as well as Apple Pencil — Support for LAMY and Adonit styluses (on iPad) — Available on all iPad models /// EXTENSIVE CUSTOMIZATION /// — Handcrafted design themes with dark mode support — Loads of app icons you can easily choose from the best one for your Homescreen — Carefully selected sound sets Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Total Calculator +

This app simplifies adding and subtracting long series of numbers. It allows users to view, edit, and delete each entry, adding descriptions for clarity. Ideal for budgeting, game scoring, or tracking mileage accurately.

Highlights
  • Save and name multiple calculators
  • Add descriptions to entries
  • Currency mode
  • Red/green mode for positive/negative numbers
  • Edit and delete entries
Features
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Total Calculator is made for adding up series of numbers. It's perfect for calculating budgets, tallying points in a game, tracking mileage & more. Ever tried to add up a bunch of numbers in the ordinary iPhone calculator? It's easy to lose track and have to start over - what a pain. This app was inspired by the need for a better calculator, one that keeps track of each entry. With Total Calculator you can see, edit & delete every number as well as add descriptions! Now it's easy to make sure your long addition and subtraction is accurate the first time. Features: • Save multiple calculators (and name them too). • Add descriptions to entries (great for budgets or mileage). • Currency mode. • Red/green mode to easily see positive & negative numbers. Bonus: In coming updates you'll be able to change color schemes & more. Leave a review if you have any suggestions or compliments! Happy calculating

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
Total Calculator +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Total Calculator + at 4.9 against Calculator Max's 4.3. Total Calculator + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (80% vs 55%). Calculator Max's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 252). On price, ads and device support 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 Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Total Calculator + asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Total Calculator + holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.9K ratings behind it against 252, 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 80% of Total Calculator +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Total Calculator + every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calculator Max versus Total Calculator +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxTotal Calculator +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.9K ratings)4.9 (252 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better252
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel KozarekTurbolaser LLC

Customer experience

Calculator Max

All ratings1,651 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative41.4%

Total Calculator +

All ratings219 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

Bugs and requests

Calculator Max

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Total Calculator +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calculator Max

Subscriptions1
  • Calculator Max Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Calculator Max Pro$3.99
None

Total Calculator +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Total Calculator + free?
Total Calculator + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Total Calculator +?
Total Calculator + is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Total Calculator + averages 4.9 from 252 ratings.
Do Calculator Max or Total Calculator + have ads?
Neither Calculator Max nor Total Calculator + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Total Calculator +?
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Total Calculator + every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 22, 2026 and Total Calculator + on October 24, 2026.

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