Comparison

Calculator Max vs Basic Calculator Pro

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

Basic Calculator Pro

This app provides a straightforward calculation system, focusing on essential functions without complex engineering features. It offers a clean design, calculation history, and displays current modifications for ease of use.

Highlights
  • Basic calculation system
  • Calculation history
  • Intuitive design
  • Shows present modifications
  • No ads
Features
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'3.0 Fun design applied' Focusing on the most basic calculation system This calculator is focused on the most basic calculation system than other calculator apps. Excluded engineering calculations. It shows present modifications. It provides calculation history. This is for common people using in the most easy ways. It is available for people seeking the simplest method. Basic Calc Pro for iPad - No Add - Calculation history - Universal app - Intuitive design - Able to see present modifications Think Human Designed by SuperDG

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
Basic Calculator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Calculator Max at Free against Basic Calculator Pro's $1.99. Basic Calculator Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Calculator Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 699 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Calculator Max's written reviews are positive against 90% of Basic Calculator Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, Basic Calculator Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calculator Max versus Basic Calculator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxBasic Calculator Pro
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (699 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews89.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better699
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel KozarekSuperDG Inc.

Customer experience

Calculator Max

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

Basic Calculator Pro

All ratings699 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews615 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative4.9%

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

Basic Calculator Pro

From 699 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 📚 Keeps a history of calculations
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💻 Works well across devices
  • 🧠 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Frequent review prompts interrupting usage
  • 👀 Low contrast/visibility of numbers
  • 🔒 Questionable Bluetooth permission request

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

Basic Calculator Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Numpad enter key not working on Mac
  • Screen moving up/down when typing one-handed on iPhone

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to edit past calculations
  • Split-screen support on iPad
  • Customizable button colors

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calculator Max

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

Basic Calculator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic Calculator Pro free?
Basic Calculator Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Max or Basic Calculator Pro?
Basic Calculator Pro is rated higher. Calculator Max averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Basic Calculator Pro averages 4.8 from 699 ratings.
Do Calculator Max or Basic Calculator Pro have ads?
Neither Calculator Max nor Basic Calculator Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or Basic Calculator Pro?
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and Basic Calculator Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on September 25, 2026 and Basic Calculator Pro on September 24, 2026.

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