Comparison

Calculator Max vs TagPass

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

TagPass

Digitally store and access all your scannable passes, including loyalty cards, membership cards, and tickets. Easily scan them using your device's camera and present them fullscreen for quick access.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Save and organize passes
  • Fullscreen pass display
  • Edit pass details
  • Wallet-style design
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TagPass lets you scan and save barcodes and QR codes from loyalty cards, membership cards, tickets, and other scannable passes. Keep your passes in one clean place, open them quickly when you need them, and present them fullscreen for scanning. Features: Scan barcodes and QR codes with the camera Save and organize passes with custom names Open passes fullscreen for easy scanning Edit pass details anytime Simple, fast, wallet-style design

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
TagPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TagPass at 5.0 against Calculator Max's 4.3. TagPass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Calculator Max's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads 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. TagPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TagPass 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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Calculator Max versus TagPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxTagPass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel KozarekBrandon White

Customer experience

Calculator Max

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

TagPass

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

TagPass

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
None

TagPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TagPass free?
TagPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or TagPass?
TagPass is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while TagPass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Calculator Max or TagPass have ads?
Neither Calculator Max nor TagPass shows ads.

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