Comparison

Calculator Max vs 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

Calculator

This app combines basic, scientific, currency, and unit conversion tools into a single, powerful calculator. It offers features like history records, number speech, and seamless result inheritance across different calculator types for an efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • Basic and scientific calculations
  • Currency converter with 150+ currencies
  • Units converter for various measurements
  • History records with save, copy, and paste
  • Number speech for input accuracy
  • Seamless result inheritance across calculators
  • Offline usage and customizable themes
Features
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Calculator is a fast, easy-to-use calculator for everyday math, scientific calculations, currency conversion, and unit conversion — all in one app. Whether you need a quick basic calculation, advanced scientific functions, live exchange rates, or common unit conversions, Calculator keeps the tools you use most in one clean, familiar interface. BASIC CALCULATOR • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages • Clear expressions with real-time results • Copy and paste results • Custom decimal places and number notation • Calculation history for quick reference SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR • Powers, square roots, logarithms, factorials, and more • Trigonometric functions including sin, cos, and tan • Degree and radian modes • Complex expressions with easy-to-read results CURRENCY CONVERTER • Convert 150+ currencies • Exchange rates update automatically when connected to the internet • Reuse values from the basic or scientific calculator without re-entering them UNIT CONVERTER Quickly convert common units for: • Length • Mass • Area • Volume • Speed • Temperature • Energy • Pressure • And more CALCULATION HISTORY Keep track of previous calculations, then save, copy, or reuse results whenever you need them. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE & IPAD • Fast startup and responsive calculations • Works offline for core calculator functions • Multiple themes, including dark themes • iPad Split View and multiple orientations • Result inheritance between calculator modes • Optional number speech and button sounds Calculator is built for school, work, shopping, travel, finance, and everyday math — from a quick percentage calculation to advanced scientific functions. PREMIUM Premium membership removes ads and unlocks additional themes and premium features. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled through your Apple Account settings before the renewal date. Terms of Use: https://berrymay0418.github.io/supercalculator_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://berrymay0418.github.io/supercalculator.html Questions or feedback: colorcalculator@outlook.com

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Calculator Max at none against Calculator's shown. Calculator Max also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 200). Calculator's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 55%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Calculator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.8K ratings behind it against 200, 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 Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Calculator Max versus Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxCalculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings)4.6 (200 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better200
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel KozarekWuhan Ananta Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Calculator Max

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

Calculator

All ratings200 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

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
4 purchases

Calculator

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Membership - 1 Month3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Premium Monthly Pro3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Premium Membership - 1 Week$2.497 Days
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  • Premium Membership - 1 Year3 Days trial$26.991 Year

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator free?
Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Calculator?
Calculator is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Calculator averages 4.6 from 200 ratings.
Do Calculator Max or Calculator have ads?
Calculator shows ads; Calculator Max does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Calculator?
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator every 2 months. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 9, 2026 and Calculator on October 12, 2026.

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