Comparison

Calculator Max vs NeoCalcs Lite

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

NeoCalcs Lite

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This is a Multi-Functional Calculator app that can do Multiple-Calculations! Because it is equipped percent calculation and arithmetic operations is a function of basic calculator, and a memory function, it can also be used as an ordinary calculator. For multiple calculations can be, can easily compare calculation the shop which is like, or money at the same time. The ability to change the color keys, key images, can be used by setting the color of choice! Number of colors that can be specified 16.77 million colors or more theory! The new sense Launcher key installed, you can call the function quickly and easily! Work efficiency will go up significantly if you register your function you use frequently! This new sense Launcher key is comfort to be a habit and get used to! The main function of this app has to offer is as follows. +Four arithmetic operations +Memory function +Delete keys that can be easily corrected and input mistake +The percent key to make it easy and consumption tax calculation +Plus / Minus key +New launcher that can be called a key feature to quickly and easily +Auxiliary display function that displays the memory value and progress of calculation +UI tab can switch between multiple calculations +Described and notes in the name for each calculator tab (document) +Save the calculation recorded in the for each calculator (document) +Copy and Paste the value (Also compatible with the format) +Format setting value of Display +Ability to send a value to the external application, such as mailer +Multifunctional launcher function can call various functions external application quickly +Can change the color key, such as a key icon + With an external keyboard various operations Where can set the color is as follows. +Key +Icon of Key +Background +Background of the Display area +Text of the Display area +Selected Tab of Tabbar +Tab of Tabbar +Tab Text of Tabbar +Background of Tabbar -Launcher function- Launcher function is a function that can be called quickly and another application and various functions of the application. Launcher feature is made up of the following three. +Launcher key +Launcher menu +User defined -Launcher key- Launcher panel opens by pressing the key on the calculator launcher screen. By and release may be assigned a function in eight directions in the launcher panel, and move the finger in either direction, it can quickly be called the assigned function. It is a refreshing feeling of operation to the extent that it becomes a habit and get used to! Various functions of the app, and functions that can be assigned to the launcher key is a user-defined. For example, you can either move the calculator (document) by moving the left and right, to display the calculation record. Because it can be called quickly with functions in the bowel of the menu, the efficiency will increase by assigning work well normally. -Launcher menu Launcher menu is the sense of creating a new menu on its own. It is possible to easily call a function that is summarized as a menu of frequently used functions. You be able to respond to the variety that are selectively used the launcher key. -User defined User-defined, is a feature that allows you to define your own URL specification to invoke another application, which is referred to as the URL scheme. You can also order it as a parameter in the URL, and put the calculation and recording the result of calculation is possible, pass the value at the same time a call to another application. Note: You can pass a value only if the application that will be called is compatible with the receipt of the value. For example, you can call the mail application, and describes a calculation record that you gave to the parameters in the body of the newly created e-mail. Of course, can also be used as a launcher definition to invoke the external application simply.

Screenshots

Calculator Max4 screens
NeoCalcs Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NeoCalcs Lite at none against Calculator Max's 2. Calculator Max's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. NeoCalcs Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Calculator Max versus NeoCalcs Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator MaxNeoCalcs Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel KozarekYONEKAWA Hideki

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

NeoCalcs Lite

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

NeoCalcs Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator Max free?
Calculator Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NeoCalcs Lite free?
NeoCalcs Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calculator Max or NeoCalcs Lite have ads?
NeoCalcs Lite shows ads; Calculator Max does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Max or NeoCalcs Lite?
Calculator Max ships an update every 2 months, and NeoCalcs Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Calculator Max was updated on September 22, 2026 and NeoCalcs Lite on September 16, 2026.

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