Comparison

Calculator Max vs CalculatorWidgy

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

CalculatorWidgy

Perform calculations directly from your home screen with interactive widgets. View the entire calculation process and result simultaneously. Save and review past calculations locally or sync them across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Interactive home screen widgets
  • Simultaneous calculation and result display
  • Local calculation history
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Perform calculations without opening app
Features
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iOS 17 has brought us interactive widgets, and we immediately thought about how to provide a better experience for our users. Just a few days later, the inspiration for a calculator struck! The interactive widget feels like a dedicated addition to the calculator, allowing users to perform daily calculations right on their home screen without having to open the app. Unlike most calculators, we display both the calculation process and the result simultaneously on the interface, making it easier for users to follow the entire calculation process. Additionally, we save all calculation results locally, enabling you to review past calculations whenever you need. If you wish, you can even synchronize these results across your devices using iCloud. There is one known issue: Rapidly tapping the interactive widget may cause the app to open, so a few of our fast users may need to slow down a bit for now. We are committed to perfecting this feature, so if you have any suggestions or feedback, please don't hesitate to contact us at commonemails@163.com.

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
CalculatorWidgy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Calculator Max at 1.9K against CalculatorWidgy's 5. Calculator Max also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 CalculatorWidgy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.2 for CalculatorWidgy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.9K ratings behind it against 5, 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 60% of CalculatorWidgy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, CalculatorWidgy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Calculator Max versus CalculatorWidgy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxCalculatorWidgy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.9K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB8 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPavel Kozarek永刚 陈

Customer experience

Calculator Max

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

CalculatorWidgy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

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

CalculatorWidgy

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
1 purchases

CalculatorWidgy

One-time1
  • Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalculatorWidgy free?
CalculatorWidgy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or CalculatorWidgy?
Calculator Max is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while CalculatorWidgy averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Calculator Max or CalculatorWidgy have ads?
Neither Calculator Max nor CalculatorWidgy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or CalculatorWidgy?
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and CalculatorWidgy monthly. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 22, 2026 and CalculatorWidgy on October 27, 2026.

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