# Calculator Max vs Tydlig

The clearest difference is price: Calculator Max at Free against Tydlig's $1.99. Tydlig's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 55%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Calculator Max is free to download; Tydlig costs $1.99 up front. Calculator Max sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Tydlig asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tydlig holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Calculator Max's written reviews are positive against 91% of Tydlig's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator Max | Tydlig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max/id364905554/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tydlig/id721606556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 126 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Kozarek](https://appshunter.io/developer/303215376) | [Tydlig Software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/922197427) |

## 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


### Tydlig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tydlig/id721606556)

This app reimagines the calculator experience with a freeform canvas, dynamic results, and linked numbers. It allows for easy everyday calculations, real-time graphing, and annotation, making complex math visualization intuitive.

**Highlights:** Freeform canvas for calculations, Responsive and linked results, Real-time graphing, Infinite scrolling history, Annotate numbers with text, Slider for tweaking values, Export as PDF or image

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful and flexible
- 💡 Innovative approach to calculations
- 🔍 Ability to see calculation history
- 📊 Helpful graphing capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Lack of ability to save/load multiple canvases
- 🔀 No way to organize calculations into separate sheets/pages
- 🔀 Inability to add notes or labels to calculations
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔀 No support for fractions or complex math functions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use graphing feature
- Calculation history disappears after app restart
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Labeling calculations with non-Latin characters causes display issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple canvases/sheets to save and load calculations
- Implement ability to add notes, labels, and annotations to calculations
- Expand math functions to include fractions, combinations, permutations, etc.
- Introduce iCloud/cloud sync to access calculations across devices
- Add option to snap objects to a grid for better organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator Max free?

Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tydlig free?

Tydlig costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Tydlig?

Tydlig is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Tydlig averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Calculator Max or Tydlig have ads?

Neither Calculator Max nor Tydlig shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Tydlig?

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Tydlig monthly. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tydlig on September 25, 2026.

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