# Calculator Max vs Calc Deluxe

The clearest difference is price: Calculator Max at Free against Calc Deluxe's $1.49. Calculator Max also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). Calc Deluxe's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Calculator Max is free to download; Calc Deluxe costs $1.49 up front. Calculator Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Calc Deluxe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calc Deluxe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calc Deluxe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Max | Calc Deluxe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.49 |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-deluxe/id6466559834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 126 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Kozarek](https://appshunter.io/developer/303215376) | [stephen feggeler](https://appshunter.io/developer/812822054) |

## 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


### Calc Deluxe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-deluxe/id6466559834)

A user-friendly scientific calculator that displays equations and running totals. It offers convenient deletion options for characters or the entire equation. Purchase once for access on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Equation display, Running total, Character deletion, Clear entire equation, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Max free?

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

### Is Calc Deluxe free?

Calc Deluxe costs $1.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Calc Deluxe?

Calc Deluxe is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Calc Deluxe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Calculator Max or Calc Deluxe have ads?

Neither Calculator Max nor Calc Deluxe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Calc Deluxe?

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Calc Deluxe every 4 days. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 29, 2026 and Calc Deluxe on September 22, 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.*