# Calculator Max vs Calculator PanecalST

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 (1.9K vs 97). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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 1.9K ratings behind it against 97, 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.

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Calculator PanecalST every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Max | Calculator PanecalST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554/reviews) | **[4.8 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-panecalst/id702821889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 126 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Kozarek](https://appshunter.io/developer/303215376) | [Noriyasu Kutsuzawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/668500806) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator Max Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Calculator Max Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📝 Useful note-taking feature
- 💾 Tape/history feature
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Customizable appearance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 📤 Lack of export/sharing options for tape/history
- 🔍 Difficulty finding settings
- 🔀 Sensitive orientation switching

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS 26 update
- Tape not visible/functional on iPhone
- Calculator buttons/layout issues in split-screen mode

**Requested features**

- Left-handed mode
- Backspace/edit functionality
- Scientific calculator mode with tape
- Tape annotation/labeling
- Cloud/Dropbox sync for tape


### Calculator PanecalST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-panecalst/id702821889)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 1.9K ratings, while Calculator PanecalST averages 4.8 from 97 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 November 1, 2026 and Calculator PanecalST on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*