# AirMicroPad vs Calculator⁼

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator⁼ at 4.6 against AirMicroPad's 2.0. Calculator⁼ also leads on ratings volume (360K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). AirMicroPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Calculator⁼ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁼ has 360K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AirMicroPad's written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator⁼'s.

AirMicroPad ships an update every 2 months, Calculator⁼ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirMicroPad | Calculator⁼ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmicropad/id374881544/reviews) | **[4.6 (360K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **360K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **35.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCALAR CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374875261) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### AirMicroPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmicropad/id374881544)

View and save images from wireless microscopes like AirMicro and ProScope Mobile. Ideal for skin checks and educational purposes, it connects to your device via Wi-Fi for live video and image capture.

**Highlights:** Live video display, Still image capture, Wi-Fi connectivity, Adjustable resolution, Supports multiple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 AirMicroPad free?

AirMicroPad 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, AirMicroPad or Calculator⁼?

Calculator⁼ is rated higher. AirMicroPad averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Calculator⁼ averages 4.6 from 360K ratings.

### Do AirMicroPad or Calculator⁼ have ads?

Calculator⁼ shows ads; AirMicroPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirMicroPad or Calculator⁼?

AirMicroPad ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator⁼ monthly. Most recently, AirMicroPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Calculator⁼ on November 14, 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.*