Calculator Max vs Calc 2M
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Calc 2M
This advanced calculator app offers a clean interface with both standard and pro features. It includes a history of calculations, drag-and-drop functionality, customizable themes, and the ability to export results. Ideal for students, engineers, and scientists needing precise calculations on the go.
- Calculation history
- Drag and drop input
- Customizable themes
- Export calculations
- Widget for quick access
- Editable expressions
- Advanced functions
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With over half a million users Calc 2M is the best calculator on the App Store! Calc 2M combines in a simple and beautiful design all the standard and pro features of a calculator! We put particular attention on user experience trying to create the best possible calculator for iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch! Features: • History: All the expressions you make will be saved in your history, you can reuse them whenever you want. • Drag&Drop: Drag your previously typed calculations on the display for an easier and faster entry. • Themes: Change theme to fit your style. A lot of skin options (Dark, Light, Ninja, Sunrise, Dev, Vintage) • Export: Print or send your calculations as you like. You can use any third-part applications that you have installed • Widget: Need a quick calculation? Install the widget. • Readability: Coloured syntax to improve expression readability. • Functions: The powerful advanced functions make it ideal also for students, engineers and scientists. • Editable expressions: Expression completely editable, use the cursor to move within the expression, copy and paste. • Settings: Set Calc 2M according to your needs. We are continually working on Calc 2M to bring you the best product possible! Feedback are very welcome. They help us to improve Calc 2M!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Calc 2M at 4.9 against Calculator Max's 4.3. Calc 2M also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Calculator Max's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 27). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Calculator Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Calc 2M sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Calc 2M holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.8K ratings behind it against 27, 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 81% of Calc 2M's.
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calc 2M monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator Max | Calc 2M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.8K ratings) | 4.9 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavel Kozarek | inkOfPixel srl |
Customer experience
Calculator Max
Calc 2M
User reviews
Calculator Max
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Calc 2M
From 27 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and user-friendly interface
- 🧮 Powerful scientific calculator with extensive functions
- 📜 Accessible calculation history that persists across sessions
- ✏️ Ability to edit and reuse previous expressions
- 🎨 Beautiful, aesthetically pleasing design
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes on startup (older versions)
- 🔤 Font size and style options are limited
- 📱 iPad version is laggy and poorly optimized
- ❌ Error handling requires restarting from beginning
- 🎮 Swiping gestures sometimes trigger unintended functions
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
Calc 2M
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes on startup
- Trigonometric functions produce incorrect results
- Combination function (comb) returns wrong values
- Sin and Tan functions malfunction
- Swiping causes unintended function entry
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- Error state requires complete restart
- iPad version is laggy and unresponsive
- Spelling error in function names (trigonometry misspelled)
- App doesn't open on some devices
Requested features
10 requests- Automatic bracket completion
- Fraction to decimal converter and vice versa
- Apple Watch app support
- More font options and customizable font sizes
- RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) mode
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- Dedicated Clear/CE button in prominent location
- Easier negative number input
- Algebraic functions
- Graph plotting capabilities
- Ability to disable advanced options for basic calculator view
In-app purchases
Calculator Max
- Calculator Max Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Calculator Max Pro$3.99
Calc 2M
- Ninja Theme$0.99
- Sunrise Theme$0.99
- Dev Theme$0.99
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- Vintage Theme$0.99
- Light theme$0.99
- Clarity Theme$0.99
- Theme Pack$1.99
Questions
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