Comparison

Calculator Max vs 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

Calculator

This app offers a comprehensive suite of calculation tools, including basic, scientific, and currency conversion functions. It also features historical record storage and note-taking capabilities for convenient daily computing.

Highlights
  • Basic calculations
  • Scientific calculations
  • Currency conversion
  • Historical record storage
  • Note-taking functionality
Features
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A multifunctional calculator is an application that provides multiple computing functions and tools, designed to meet users' daily computing needs. It combines the basic mathematical operation, scientific calculation, currency conversion and other functions, historical record storage, notes and other functions, so that users can quickly and conveniently carry out various calculations and conversion operations. 1. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to their iTunes account; 2. Cancel Renewal: If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription cycle expires. After cancellation, there will be no further charges; 3. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before its expiration. After successful deduction, the subscription cycle will be extended by one subscription cycle. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUUdYU25vRGFyQWZR Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUVJLWkFTSHNhTnNo

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Calculator Max at 1.8K against Calculator's 7. Calculator Max also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 45%) and device support (4 vs 2). Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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 Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Calculator Max against 4.4 for Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Calculator Max's written reviews are positive against 45% of Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calculator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calculator Max versus Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxCalculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews — better45.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB18 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPavel Kozarek文婷 冯

Customer experience

Calculator Max

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

Calculator

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.0%

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

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
3 purchases

Calculator

Subscriptions3
  • Zhou Member3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual membership3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator free?
Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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 4.4 from 7 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 weeks. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 16, 2026 and Calculator on October 13, 2026.

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