Comparison

Calculator Max vs Calculator PanecalST

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 PanecalST

This calculator allows you to view and edit complex formulas with ease. It prevents errors by letting you check entries as you type and reuse past calculations by modifying values. Navigate and edit expressions quickly with a cursor and intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Edit formulas as you type
  • Reuse past calculations
  • Navigate and edit with cursor
  • Cut, copy, and paste expressions
  • Time and tax calculations
  • History of expressions and answers
Features
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This is calculator app that allows you to display and modify formulas. It allows you to enter formulas while checking them, which prevents you from typing incorrectly or making calculation errors. It is also possible to reuse past formulas to change only certain values to calculate them. The cursor indicates on the display, and you can tap or press the arrow keys to quickly navigate to where you want to edit. It has a powerful, flexible and intuitive user interface with support for swiping to scroll through formulas and long-tap to copy and paste. [ Features ] - Easy operation for editing formulas - Re-calculation by using history - Four arithmetic operations, root, percentages, time, tax and parentheses calculations - Memory, M+, M-, MR, MC - Scroll up/down lines - Cut, copy and paste - Expressions history and answer history - Grouping separator and decimal point - Various settings (Long tap MENU key) [ What do you use "Calculator" for ] - General calculator - Tax and VAT - Sales, profit and cost - Split a payments at restaurant - Long formulas calculation - Formula include parenthesis - Elapsed time, time addition and subtraction, production time, costing from time [ Four arithmetic operations ] 1 + 2 - 3 × 4 ÷ 5 = 0.6   [ Time calculation ] 16:15 - 12:45 = 3:30:00 1.5 × (16:15 - 12:45) = 5:15:00 Press [H:M:S] key for changing value after calculation. =5.25 [ Root calculation (Long press)] √( 2 × 2) = 2   [ Percentage calculation ] 500 + 20% = 600 500 - 20% = 400 500 × 20% = 100 100 ÷ 500% = 20   [ Tax calculation ] 500 Tax+ = 525 525 Tax- = 500   [ Parenthesis calculation ] ( 1 + 2 ) × ( 3 + 4 ) = 21 ( 1 + 2 ) ( 3 + 4 ) ( 5 + 6 ) = 231   [ Grouping separator and decimal point ] 123,456,789.1 + 0.02 = 123,456,789.12 123.456.789,1 + 0,02 = 123.456.789,12 (Depends on setting)   [ Display ] Calculator indicates long expressions on the display. If you may mistake to input expressions, you can correct this expressions easily and quickly using by back space key, arrow keys and C(clear) key. [ Re-play and history functions ] Calculator has "Re-play function". It indicates expressions that you inputted in the recently using by △(re-play)key. If you long-press re-play key, expressions history table is available. [ Last answer and history functions ] Last answer is that indicates the last calculation result by using Ans key. If you long-press Ans key, a last answer history table is available. [ Percent calculator ] If you would like to calculate “20% more $50”, you can input 50+20% and get a result. [ Tax calculator ] This calculator can store tax rate in the setting. And you can get price including / excluding tax easily and quickly using by Tax+/Tax- keys. [ Disclaimer ] Please note in advance that Appsys is not responsible for any damage or lost profits caused by the use of this software, or any claims from third parties.

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
Calculator PanecalST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator PanecalST at 4.8 against Calculator Max's 4.3. Calculator PanecalST also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (67% vs 55%). Calculator Max's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 95). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Calculator PanecalST asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator PanecalST holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Max has 1.8K ratings behind it against 95, 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 67% of Calculator PanecalST's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calculator PanecalST every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calculator Max versus Calculator PanecalST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxCalculator PanecalST
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better95
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel KozarekNoriyasu Kutsuzawa

Customer experience

Calculator Max

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

Calculator PanecalST

All ratings95 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative24.2%

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 PanecalST

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

Calculator PanecalST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator PanecalST free?
Calculator PanecalST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Calculator PanecalST?
Calculator PanecalST is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Calculator PanecalST averages 4.8 from 95 ratings.
Do Calculator Max or Calculator PanecalST have ads?
Calculator PanecalST shows ads; Calculator Max does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Calculator PanecalST?
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator PanecalST every 3 months. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on September 25, 2026 and Calculator PanecalST on September 25, 2026.

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