Comparison

Calculator Max vs Numerical³

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

Numerical³

A powerful and beautifully designed calculator app that offers advanced scientific functions, automatic bracket handling, and a unique no-equals button interface. It integrates seamlessly with iOS features like widgets and keyboards for calculations anywhere.

Highlights
  • No equals button interface
  • Automatic bracket handling
  • Full scientific keypad
  • Today Widget integration
  • Numerical² Keyboard for any app
  • Equation editing
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Numerical³ is still the calculator without equal. The first Numerical shipped in 2014—v3 brings long-requested improvements and the same focus on delightful, minimalist utility apps.MAC TOONumerical runs natively on macOS: multiple windows, tabs, resizing, desktop widgets, full keyboard support, and synced history. Download it on the Mac App Store.WIDGETSLock screen and Home Screen widgets—modernized on iPhone and iPad.THEMESBrand-new neo-morphic themes alongside our most popular picks—each with light and dark variants that follow your iOS appearance settings. Use the Theme Picker to preview them all.ICONSTheme Home Screen icons match iOS 26 with glass effects, Dark Mode, and tints.HISTORYYour equations stay visible on screen—above the keyboard on iPhone (portrait) and to the side on iPad and Mac. iCloud keeps history in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.KEYBOARDSExternal keyboards are fully supported on iPhone, iPad, and macOS—including the shortcuts you expect.SOUND FXSounds and clicky feedback on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Haptics on iPhone.14+ LANGUAGESThe entire app is localized in 14+ languages—including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Russian—with international digits and formats. Missing yours? Let us know.Mana Machines—Numerical³ and upcoming apps from a studio focused on delightful, minimal, human-centered utilities. More on the way.Questions or feedback: manamachineventures@gmail.comDeveloped by Andrew J Clark. Designed by Andrew J Clark & Alex Vanderzon.

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
Numerical³4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Numerical³ at 4.8 against Calculator Max's 4.3. Numerical³ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Calculator Max's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Numerical³ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Numerical³ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Calculator Max's written reviews are positive against 75% of Numerical³'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Numerical³ every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Calculator Max versus Numerical³: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxNumerical³
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews74.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel KozarekAndrew J Clark

Customer experience

Calculator Max

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

Numerical³

All ratings1,340 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews490 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative15.5%

User reviews

Calculator Max

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Numerical³

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 👍 Clean and beautiful design
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Customizable themes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (unresponsive keys, calculation errors)
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced functions (scientific, unit conversion)
  • 💡 Needs more theme options
  • 💡 Needs iPad support
  • 💡 Needs widget support

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

Numerical³

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unresponsive keys
  • Calculation errors
  • Crashes on startup

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add scientific functions (square root, trigonometry, etc.)
  • Implement an equals button
  • Add more theme options
  • Develop an iPad version
  • Bring back widget support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calculator Max

Subscriptions1
  • Calculator Max Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Calculator Max Pro$3.99
None

Numerical³

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Numerical³ free?
Numerical³ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Numerical³?
Numerical³ is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Numerical³ averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Calculator Max or Numerical³ have ads?
Neither Calculator Max nor Numerical³ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Numerical³?
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Numerical³ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on October 9, 2026 and Numerical³ on October 9, 2026.

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