Comparison

Calculator Max vs TinyMath Finance 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

TinyMath Finance Calculator

A simple and convenient calculator app that provides a clean interface for basic arithmetic. It features automatic result calculation, permanent history saving, and easy input clearing. Perfect for users who value simplicity and a clear display of calculations.

Highlights
  • Automatic result calculation
  • Permanent calculation history
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Percentage calculations
  • Easy input clearing
  • Copy results and expressions
Features
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Created with love for those who appreciate the convenience and simplicity of calculating. If you don’t need many features but miss calculation history and full expression display — this minimalistic design might be just what you're looking for. Features: Automatic result calculation as you type. Basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Percentage calculations and easy input clearing. History is saved permanently — until you choose to clear it. No ads — ever. Input controls: "=" — adds the current result to history. "C" — clears the current input. "AC" — clears the entire history. "←" — deletes the last character. "Settings" — opens advanced features. Tap any number to copy it instantly. Long-press the result to copy the entire expression to the clipboard.

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
TinyMath Finance Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TinyMath Finance Calculator at 100% against Calculator Max's 55%. TinyMath Finance Calculator also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Calculator Max's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 11) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 TinyMath Finance Calculator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator Max holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.8K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Calculator Max's written reviews are positive against 100% of TinyMath Finance Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, TinyMath Finance Calculator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calculator Max versus TinyMath Finance Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxTinyMath Finance Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings) — better4.1 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel KozarekAndrew Morgatov

Customer experience

Calculator Max

All ratings1,651 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative41.4%

TinyMath Finance Calculator

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TinyMath Finance 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
2 purchases

TinyMath Finance Calculator

One-time2
  • TinyMath Personal Premium$2.99
  • TinyMath Family Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyMath Finance Calculator free?
TinyMath Finance Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or TinyMath Finance Calculator?
Calculator Max is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while TinyMath Finance Calculator averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.
Do Calculator Max or TinyMath Finance Calculator have ads?
Neither Calculator Max nor TinyMath Finance Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or TinyMath Finance Calculator?
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and TinyMath Finance Calculator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on September 25, 2026 and TinyMath Finance Calculator on September 24, 2026.

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