Comparison

Calculator Max vs Calculator Smart

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 Smart

This app offers a powerful and precise calculator for everyday math and advanced scientific computations. It features a clean interface with large buttons, supporting complex equations, multiple modes, and intuitive input methods. Personalize your experience with colorful skins and custom icons.

Highlights
  • 30+ scientific operations
  • Degrees and Radians support
  • Parentheses and nested equations
  • Intuitive input with slide-to-delete
  • Copy & Paste results
  • Apple Watch app and Lock Screen Widget
  • Colorful skins and custom icons
Features
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Calculator Smart is the most powerful and precise calculator for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch — built for everyday math and advanced scientific computations alike. Whether you need a quick percentage or a complex nested equation with parentheses, Calculator Smart handles it all with a clean, modern interface and lightning-fast big buttons. Scientific & Standard Modes • 30+ scientific operations including trigonometry, logarithms, and more • Degrees and Radians support • Parentheses and nested parentheses for complex equations • Output in Decimal or Scientific Notation (mantissa/exponent) Intuitive Input • Slide to delete wrong digits instantly • Double-tap or long-press to Copy & Paste results • Full External Keyboard support (Bluetooth & Smart Keyboard) • Three-digit grouping with locale-specific decimal and thousands separators Cross-Platform & Widgets • Apple Watch app with Complication shortcuts • Lock Screen Widget — calculate without unlocking your device • Messages Extension — share results directly in conversations • Multitasking: Slide Over and Split View (iPad) Personalization • Colorful skins to match your style • Custom App Icons that match your chosen skin • Button sound feedback for a satisfying tactile feel Universal Purchase — buy once, use on all your Apple devices. Download Calculator Smart for FREE today!

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
Calculator Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Calculator Max at none against Calculator Smart's shown. Calculator Max also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 36%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 494). Calculator Smart's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and device support (6 vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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 Smart sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 494 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Calculator Max's written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator Smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calculator Smart every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Calculator Max versus Calculator Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxCalculator Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings)4.7 (494 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better494
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel KozarekMiroslav Otsedarski

Customer experience

Calculator Max

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

Calculator Smart

All ratings494 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral27.3%
Negative36.4%

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 Smart

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
3 purchases

Calculator Smart

One-time3
  • Colorful Skins and Remove Ads$1.99
  • Colorful Skins$1.99
  • Colorful Skins for Mac app$1.99

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator Smart free?
Calculator Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Calculator Smart?
Calculator Smart is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Calculator Smart averages 4.7 from 494 ratings.
Do Calculator Max or Calculator Smart have ads?
Calculator Smart shows ads; Calculator Max does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Calculator Smart?
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator Smart every 4 months. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 9, 2026 and Calculator Smart on October 11, 2026.

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