# Calculator Max vs Calculator with Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator Max at 55% against Calculator with Notes's 0%. Calculator Max also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Calculator with Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calculator Max holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Calculator with Notes's.

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calculator with Notes every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Max | Calculator with Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-with-notes/id1492988255/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Kozarek](https://appshunter.io/developer/303215376) | [Kevin Ghori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639082610) |

## 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 with Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-with-notes/id1492988255)

Easily manage your finances with a calculator that allows you to add notes to your calculations. Save and export your financial data to PDF for sharing. Ideal for business, home budgets, loans, and everyday expenses.

**Highlights:** Note-taking for calculations, Financial management, Business and home budget calculations, Loan and quotation calculations, Export calculations to PDF, Share calculations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Max free?

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

### Is Calculator with Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Calculator with Notes?

Calculator Max is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Calculator with Notes averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Calculator Max or Calculator with Notes have ads?

Calculator with Notes shows ads; Calculator Max does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Calculator with Notes?

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator with Notes every 6 months. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 29, 2026 and Calculator with Notes on September 29, 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.*