# Calculator Max vs Calculator!

The clearest difference is price: Calculator Max at Free against Calculator!'s $0.99. Calculator!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (83% vs 55%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Calculator Max is free to download; Calculator! costs $0.99 up front. Calculator Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Calculator! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calculator! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Calculator Max's written reviews are positive against 83% of Calculator!'s.

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calculator! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Max | Calculator! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id432627778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Kozarek](https://appshunter.io/developer/303215376) | [7th Gear](https://appshunter.io/developer/321178305) |

## 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!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id432627778)

This app offers a versatile calculator experience with both standard and scientific modes. Customize its appearance, use it in any orientation, and access additional tools like a notes tab and calculation history. It's designed for students and professionals needing accurate calculations.

**Highlights:** Standard and scientific calculator modes, Customizable look (iPad only), Portrait and landscape orientation, Notes and drawing tab, Calculation history, AirPrint and email support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Reasonably priced
- 📝 Useful note-taking features
- 📊 Keeps a calculation history
- 🎨 Customizable appearance
- 🔍 Helpful log and tracking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing input box behavior
- 🔍 Lack of graphing features
- 🔍 Missing some scientific calculator buttons
- 🔍 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Issues with split-screen and resizing

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't work as expected
- Calculation history not available in portrait mode
- Resizing issues on iPad Pro
- Slow startup times on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add unit conversion tools
- Improve calculation expression logic
- Allow notes to be viewed in portrait mode
- Implement a scratch paper area on the right side
- Add ability to sync data across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Max free?

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

### Is Calculator! free?

Calculator! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### 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 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Calculator Max or Calculator! have ads?

Neither Calculator Max nor Calculator! shows ads.

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

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator! every 3 months. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 16, 2026 and Calculator! on October 17, 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.*