Calcbot 2 vs Calculator‰
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calcbot 2
This app offers a smart calculator with a history tape and expression view to track your calculations. It includes over 500 unit conversions and scientific functions, with an Apple Watch extension for on-the-go use.
- History tape for saved calculations
- Expression view for typed input
- Over 500 unit conversions
- Apple Watch extension
- Scientific functions in landscape
- Favorites for instant access
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Calcbot is an intelligent calculator and unit converter for the rest of us. Featuring an easy-to-read history tape, expression view, intuitive conversion, and much more! History Tape*. Every calculation you enter gets saved to the history tape. Refer to calculations later or send them right back to your current calculation. Expression View. Calcbot's original expression view allows you to see everything you have typed so you'll never forget what you entered or miss a typo. Apple Watch Extension. Perform basic calculations, conversions, calculate tips, and split bills right from your Apple Watch. Conversion*. Convert any of your calculations with over 500 units across 22 different categories including auto-updating currency rates. Favorites. Fave a calculation and get instant access to its result via the Favorites Key. No more cryptic memory keys. Scientific Functions. Rotate your device into landscape mode to gain access to common scientific functions. Constants. Get instant access to scientific constants like Pi, Atomic Mass, or add your own*. Round for Currency. Have all of your results rounded to two decimal places. Sounds & Animations. Beautiful custom animations and sound effects provide positive feedback and an enjoyable experience while performing calculations. * In-App purchase required.
Calculator‰
This utility app offers a clean and intuitive interface for performing calculations. It prioritizes a user-friendly design with large buttons and a clear display for quick and efficient use.
- Large buttons
- Clear display
- Fast calculations
- Intuitive layout
- Retina Display support
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This calculator has a perfect design that maximizes the size of the buttons and display, with a great layout for fast and easy calculations. Retina Display. Download now and see how truly great this basic calculator is.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator‰ at none against Calcbot 2's 1. Calculator‰ also leads on ratings volume (409K vs 11K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Calcbot 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Calcbot 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator‰ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calculator‰ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator‰ has 409K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Calcbot 2's written reviews are positive against 70% of Calculator‰'s.
Calcbot 2 ships an update every 2 months, Calculator‰ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calcbot 2 | Calculator‰ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) | 4.9 (409K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | 69.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K | 409K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tapbots | Tim O's Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Calcbot 2
Calculator‰
User reviews
Calcbot 2
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Flexible calculator & conversions
- 📝 Comprehensive history tape
- 🎨 Customizable themes and icons
- ⌚️ Apple Watch app
- 🔢 Supports advanced calculations
Room to improve
- ⚠️ Lack of updates and support
- 🚫 Removing free features behind paywall
- 🐞 Bugs and glitches (history tape issues, crashing)
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤔 Unintuitive interface for conversions
Calculator‰
From 409K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Large, clear buttons
- 👍 Accurate calculations
- 👍 Simple, no-frills design
- 👍 Reliable and stable
Room to improve
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Concerns about security/malware
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
Bugs and requests
Calcbot 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- History tape not recording all calculations
- Conversion settings not syncing to Apple Watch
- App crashing on launch for some users
- Blank app icons after iOS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Widgets for quick access
- More currency and unit conversions
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Ability to edit calculations in history tape
Calculator‰
Reported bugs
2 issues- Calculations sometimes incorrect
- App crashing or freezing
Requested features
4 requests- Percentage key in portrait mode
- Option to remove ads (paid version)
- More customization options
- Memory function
In-app purchases
Calcbot 2
- Calcbot Pro$1.99
Calculator‰
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Calcbot 2 free?
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