Comparison

Calculator Max vs Calculator Easy HD

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 Easy HD

This app offers a user-friendly calculator experience with a focus on ease of use. It features a live voice input, an ergonomic layout with large keys, and a usage history for quick reference. Results can be easily copied or emailed.

Highlights
  • Live voice calculator
  • Ergonomic key layout
  • Extra large '+' key
  • Usage record
  • Copy & send results
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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- Live voice calculator - Ergonomic key layout - Extra large "+" key - Backspace key - Nice Key sound - Usage Record - Copy & Send the result by e-mail - Retina display (all iPad & iPhone) - Support Dark Mode Calculator Easy HD URL scheme: HCCalculatorEasy://

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
Calculator Easy HD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Calculator Max at Free against Calculator Easy HD's $0.99. Calculator Easy HD's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 55%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Calculator Max is free to download; Calculator Easy HD costs $0.99 up front. Calculator Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Calculator Easy HD sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator Easy HD holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Calculator Max's written reviews are positive against 94% of Calculator Easy HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calculator Easy HD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Calculator Max versus Calculator Easy HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxCalculator Easy HD
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews94.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel Kozarek良峰 侯

Customer experience

Calculator Max

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

Calculator Easy HD

All ratings1,213 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews470 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.5%

User reviews

Calculator Max

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📝 Useful note-taking feature
  • 💾 Tape/history feature
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Customizable appearance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 📤 Lack of export/sharing options for tape/history
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding settings
  • 🔀 Sensitive orientation switching

Calculator Easy HD

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful paper tape feature
  • 👍 Attractive and clear interface
  • 👍 Reliable and accurate calculations
  • 👍 Great for everyday calculations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with latest iOS updates
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Potential hidden costs or in-app purchases

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 Easy HD

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to update app to latest version
  • Buttons not responding after clearing entries
  • Calculations not displaying properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add scientific calculator functions
  • Improve editing capabilities for incorrect entries
  • Provide more customization options
  • Implement a dark mode theme

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calculator Max

Subscriptions1
  • Calculator Max Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Calculator Max Pro$3.99
7 purchases

Calculator Easy HD

One-time7
  • Fashion Theme Pack 1$0.99
  • Season Theme Pack 1$0.99
  • Fashion Theme Pack 2$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Festivals Theme Pack 1$0.99
  • Bird Theme Pack 1$0.99
  • Fashion Theme Pack 3$0.99
  • Insects Theme Pack 1$0.99

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator Easy HD free?
Calculator Easy HD costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Calculator Easy HD?
Calculator Easy HD is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Calculator Easy HD averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Calculator Max or Calculator Easy HD have ads?
Neither Calculator Max nor Calculator Easy HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Calculator Easy HD?
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator Easy HD every 6 weeks. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 16, 2026 and Calculator Easy HD on October 15, 2026.

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