# Calculator Max vs Calculator

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Max | Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculatormath-solver/id6450890807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 126 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Kozarek](https://appshunter.io/developer/303215376) | [文婷 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862330871) |

## 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/calculatormath-solver/id6450890807)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zhou Member | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual membership | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 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.*