Comparison

Calcbot 2 vs Calculator⁼

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Calculator⁼

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
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Calculator is a clean, easy-to-use calculator app for everyday math and more. It handles basic calculations and scientific functions when you need them and keeps a history of your past results so you can quickly go back and check or reuse them. With its classic design, it feels familiar and straightforward—perfect for quick sums at work, school, or home. AVAILABLE FOR FREE • Basic & Scientific Calculator • Great Visibility; Big buttons for easy calculations • Live Currency Converter; get exchange rate prices • History Tape; Track all calculations, taxes, and expenses • Equation edit function • Calculate with Degrees or Radians • Memory Banks • Choose your Decimal Notation • Set the Number of Decimals • Available in 12 languages • Made for iPad & iPhone • Support Split View & Dark Mode BASIC AND SCIENTIFIC Rotate your device to access all scientific buttons. Or if you prefer calculating in portrait mode, simply swipe left. YOUR EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT TO US! As your experience is important to us, we’re happy with your feedback, questions, and suggestions. Please share any support as our team is always ready to help via support@impalastudios.com Mathematical Operations Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Percentages, Square, Cubic Exponent, Nth Exponent, Square Root, Cubic Root, Nth Root, Engineering Exponent, Factorial, Power of Two, Power of Ten, Power of E, Natural Logarithm, Common Logarithm, Binary Logarithm, Sine, Cosine, Tangent, Arc Sine, Arc Cosine, Arc Tangent, Hyperbolic Sine, Hyperbolic Cosine, Hyperbolic Tangent, Hyperbolic ArcSine, Hyperbolic Arc Cosine, Hyperbolic ArcTangent, Multiplicative Inverse, Random Number Input LOVING CALCULATOR? Please show your support by rating us! Thank you. Calculator (C) 2011 Impala Studios Terms & Conditions: https://impalastudios.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://impalastudios.com/privacy

Screenshots

Calcbot 24 screens
Calculator⁼4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Calcbot 2 at none against Calculator⁼'s shown. Calcbot 2 also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 36%). Calculator⁼'s advantage is ratings volume (358K vs 11K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Calcbot 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calculator⁼ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calcbot 2 against 4.6 for Calculator⁼. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁼ has 358K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Calcbot 2's written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator⁼'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calcbot 2 ships an update every 2 months, Calculator⁼ monthly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Calcbot 2 versus Calculator⁼: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcbot 2Calculator⁼
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.6 (358K ratings)
Positive reviews60.1% of reviews — better35.9% of reviews
Number of ratings11K358K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapbotsImpala Studios

Customer experience

Calcbot 2

All ratings11,114 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews652 reviews
Positive60.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative31.0%

Calculator⁼

All ratings358,262 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews800 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative57.4%

User reviews

Calcbot 2

From 11K App Store ratings

What 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 358K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

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

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calcbot 2

One-time1
  • Calcbot Pro$1.99
8 purchases

Calculator⁼

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$0.497 Days
  • Monthly full access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
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  • Limited Time Offer$4.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Access$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Retro Theme Calculator'$0.99
  • Lifetime Full Access$14.99

Questions

Is Calcbot 2 free?
Calcbot 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator⁼ free?
Calculator⁼ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calcbot 2 or Calculator⁼?
Calcbot 2 is rated higher. Calcbot 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Calculator⁼ averages 4.6 from 358K ratings.
Do Calcbot 2 or Calculator⁼ have ads?
Calculator⁼ shows ads; Calcbot 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Calcbot 2 or Calculator⁼?
Calcbot 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator⁼ monthly. Most recently, Calcbot 2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Calculator⁼ on October 1, 2026.

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