# Calculator Max vs CalcMadeEasy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CalcMadeEasy at 89% against Calculator Max's 55%. CalcMadeEasy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Calculator Max's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 334). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and CalcMadeEasy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CalcMadeEasy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.8K ratings behind it against 334, 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 89% of CalcMadeEasy's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Max | CalcMadeEasy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554/reviews) | **[4.7 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmadeeasy/id401230894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 334 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Kozarek](https://appshunter.io/developer/303215376) | [Lalit Patil](https://appshunter.io/developer/388544755) |

## 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


### CalcMadeEasy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmadeeasy/id401230894)

This app offers a fully functional scientific calculator and a notepad with automatic note-taking capabilities. Save your calculations and add custom content to notes for easy future reference. It supports multitasking features on iPad and offers optional upgrades for advanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Scientific calculator, Notepad with automatic notes, Customizable notes, iPad multitasking support, Drag-and-drop functionality, Optional upgrade packages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unit Converter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Finance Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive functionality
- 📝 Useful note-taking feature
- 💰 Free with no ads
- 🔢 Accurate calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Lack of search/find feature in notes
- 🔢 Rounding issues in some calculations
- 🔧 Finance/loan calculator not always working

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes reset or lose data after updates
- Shift button not working on some devices
- Inconsistent behavior of certain functions (e.g. 10^x, 2^x)

**Requested features**

- Add option to toggle between radian and degree mode
- Improve note-taking functionality with formatting options
- Implement a memory feature to store and recall values
- Add ability to export/share calculation history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Max free?

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

### Is CalcMadeEasy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or CalcMadeEasy?

CalcMadeEasy is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while CalcMadeEasy averages 4.7 from 334 ratings.

### Do Calculator Max or CalcMadeEasy have ads?

Neither Calculator Max nor CalcMadeEasy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or CalcMadeEasy?

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and CalcMadeEasy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on September 25, 2026 and CalcMadeEasy on September 24, 2026.

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