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 app offers a straightforward calculation experience, focusing on essential functions without unnecessary complexity. It includes basic arithmetic, percentage calculations, and advanced functions like square root. Users can customize the appearance with multiple color schemes and utilize features like result copying and split-screen multitasking on iPad.
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Percentage calculations
- Multiple color schemes
- Copy results
- Square, square root, inverse functions
- iPad Split View support
- Apple Watch support
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A truly no-frills calculator with the perfect blend of features and simplicity. Tired of getting lost in features you don’t use, but wish you had just a few more? Try Calculator· today! Features: • The essentials—add, subtract, multiply, divide, percent • Multiple color schemes • Copy your result (double tap result to copy) • Square, square root, and inverse functions on iPad landscape • Split View for iPad so you can run two apps at once • Apple Watch Support This app contains auto-renewable subscriptions: • Premium Access • 1 month and 1 year durations available Limit one free trial per user. Charged through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that product, where applicable. • Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/905866 • Terms of use: http://www.timosstudios.com/terms-of-use You can follow the instructions on our website to change or cancel your subscription: http://www.timosstudios.com/how-to-cancel-subscription-on-ios
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Calcbot 2 at none against Calculator·'s shown. Calculator·'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 60%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Calculator· sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Calculator· holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 34K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Calcbot 2's written reviews are positive against 84% of Calculator·'s.
Calcbot 2 ships an update every 2 months, Calculator· every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Calcbot 2 | Calculator· |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) | 4.9 (34K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | 84.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K | 34K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 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 34K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 💡 Percentage function works well
- 👍 Large, clear buttons
- 👍 Straightforward, no-frills design
Room to improve
- 🔋 Frequent ads can be distracting
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 💡 No backspace/undo function
- 💡 Missing advanced features like memory
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- Crashes when performing long calculations
- Freezes when opening the app
- Incorrect results for some complex calculations
Requested features
4 requests- Add a backspace/undo button
- Implement a history/memory feature
- Provide more customization options
- Reduce frequency of ads
In-app purchases
Calcbot 2
- Calcbot Pro$1.99
Calculator·
- Upgrade App3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Upgrade App$4.991 Year
- Upgrade App$1.99
Questions
Is Calcbot 2 free?
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