Comparison

Calculator Max vs Calculator Widget ⁺

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 Widget ⁺

Access a fully functional calculator directly from your home screen or standby mode without opening the app. Customize its appearance with various themes and key styles for a personalized experience on your iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • StandBy mode integration
  • iPad, iPhone, and Mac support
  • Customizable keys and colors
  • 18 retro calculator themes
  • Simulated key sound effects
Features
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Desktop calculator right from your home screen! Add a calculator widget to your home screen or standby mode, no need to open the app, and start calculating anytime and anywhere! Main Features: - Support desktop interactive widgets (iOS 17+) - Supports use on iPad, iPhone, and Mac - Support StandBy mode - Support simulated key sound effects - Supports customizing digital keys, symbol keys, operator keys, and background colors - Built-in 18 retro and cute calculator themes Feedback E-Mail: seasons_feedback@outlook.com

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
Calculator Widget ⁺4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator Max at 4.3 against Calculator Widget ⁺'s 2.0. Calculator Max also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 14%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Widget ⁺ 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

Calculator Max holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Calculator Max's written reviews are positive against 14% of Calculator Widget ⁺'s.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calculator Max versus Calculator Widget ⁺: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxCalculator Widget ⁺
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel Kozarek5Season Limited

Customer experience

Calculator Max

All ratings1,651 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative41.4%

Calculator Widget ⁺

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

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 Widget ⁺

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

Calculator Widget ⁺

One-time1
  • Calculator Widget PRO$3.99

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 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Calculator Max or Calculator Widget ⁺ have ads?
Neither Calculator Max nor Calculator Widget ⁺ shows ads.

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