# GLITTER DRAW FREE!! vs Calculator⁼

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator⁼ at 4.6 against GLITTER DRAW FREE!!'s 3.1. Calculator⁼ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (360K vs 30). GLITTER DRAW FREE!!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator⁼ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. GLITTER DRAW FREE!! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calculator⁼ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁼ has 360K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of GLITTER DRAW FREE!!'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator⁼'s.

GLITTER DRAW FREE!! ships an update every 29 months, Calculator⁼ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GLITTER DRAW FREE!! | Calculator⁼ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-draw-free/id367601643/reviews) | **[4.6 (360K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **360K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **35.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Indigo Penguin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/307462568) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### GLITTER DRAW FREE!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-draw-free/id367601643)

Create sparkling drawings with a glitter pen. Add glitter effects to your photos or save your creations to your device. Share your glitter art via email or save it to your photo library.

**Highlights:** Draw with glitter pen, Sparkling and twinkling drawings, Add glitter to photos, Save drawings to Photos, Send drawings via email

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Ability to add glitter/stars to drawings
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🔍 Limited color options
- 💤 Lack of advanced drawing tools
- 🎨 Glitter/stars not as sparkly as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 8 devices
- Drawings not saving properly
- Glitter/stars disappearing after saving

**Requested features**

- More color options
- Ability to save drawings
- Improved glitter/star effects
- Additional drawing tools and features


### Calculator⁼

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942)

This app offers a clean and intuitive interface for both basic arithmetic and advanced scientific calculations. It includes a history tape to review past computations and supports various mathematical operations, making it suitable for everyday use and complex problem-solving.

**Highlights:** Basic & Scientific Calculator, Live Currency Converter, History Tape, Equation Edit Function, Degrees or Radians Calculation, Memory Banks

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly full access | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Retro Theme Calculator' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Full Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful history feature
- 💻 Versatile (basic and scientific)
- 🔍 Clear display and large buttons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 💰 Subscription model for ad-free version
- 🔄 Ads interrupting calculations
- 🕰️ Slow performance due to ads

**Reported bugs**

- History not always showing all entries
- Ads covering up parts of the screen
- Inability to close full-screen ads

**Requested features**

- Add fraction button
- Option to clear calculation history
- Ability to copy/paste results
- Customizable layout and themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GLITTER DRAW FREE!! free?

GLITTER DRAW FREE!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Calculator⁼ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GLITTER DRAW FREE!! or Calculator⁼?

Calculator⁼ is rated higher. GLITTER DRAW FREE!! averages 3.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Calculator⁼ averages 4.6 from 360K ratings.

### Do GLITTER DRAW FREE!! or Calculator⁼ have ads?

Calculator⁼ shows ads; GLITTER DRAW FREE!! does not.

### Which is updated more often, GLITTER DRAW FREE!! or Calculator⁼?

GLITTER DRAW FREE!! ships an update every 29 months, and Calculator⁼ monthly. Most recently, GLITTER DRAW FREE!! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Calculator⁼ on November 12, 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.*