# Calculator Max vs Citizen Calculator App

The clearest difference is rating: Citizen Calculator App at 4.7 against Calculator Max's 4.3. Citizen Calculator App also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 55%). Calculator Max's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 352). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Citizen Calculator App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Citizen Calculator App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.9K ratings behind it against 352, 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 72% of Citizen Calculator App's.

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Citizen Calculator App monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Max | Citizen Calculator App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554/reviews) | **[4.7 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citizen-calculator-app/id1541602534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 352 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 126 MB | 26 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) | [Devkrushna Infotech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491441074) |

## 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


### Citizen Calculator App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citizen-calculator-app/id1541602534)

This app offers a comprehensive calculator with standard arithmetic functions, business-specific calculations like GST, and advanced features. Enjoy a realistic calculator experience with tactile feedback and a clean interface.

**Highlights:** GST Calculator, Basic math operations, Business and financial functions (M+, M-, MU, GT), Realistic calculator feel with sound and vibration, Clear and backspace buttons, Display operator symbols

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Citizen Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Citizen Pro Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads forever | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Max free?

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

### Is Citizen Calculator App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Citizen Calculator App?

Citizen Calculator App is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Citizen Calculator App averages 4.7 from 352 ratings.

### Do Calculator Max or Citizen Calculator App have ads?

Neither Calculator Max nor Citizen Calculator App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Citizen Calculator App?

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Citizen Calculator App monthly. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on November 1, 2026 and Citizen Calculator App on October 31, 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.*