# Calculator Max vs Calculator Widget

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calculator Widget at every 10 days against Calculator Max's every 2 months. Calculator Max's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 100) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 4.2 for Calculator Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.8K ratings behind it against 100, 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 53% of Calculator Widget's.

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calculator Widget every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Max | Calculator Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554/reviews)** | [4.2 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-widget-simple-calc/id6465680493/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Kozarek](https://appshunter.io/developer/303215376) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## 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 Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-widget-simple-calc/id6465680493)

Enhance your home screen with an interactive calculator widget. This app brings dynamic functionality to your iOS device, allowing calculations directly from your widget or Dynamic Island without opening the main application. Customize your experience with various themes and sizes.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island Calculator, Live Activity Calculator, iOS 18 Interactive Widget, Calculator themes, Standby mode widget, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calc Pro. | $3.99 | per month |
| Calc Pro. | $12.99 | per year |
| Calc Pro. | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Max free?

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

### Is Calculator Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Calculator Widget?

Calculator Max is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Calculator Widget averages 4.2 from 100 ratings.

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

Neither Calculator Max nor Calculator Widget shows ads.

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

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator Widget every 10 days. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 19, 2026 and Calculator Widget on October 15, 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.*