# Calculator₊ vs Calculator Plus v2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator Plus v2 at none against Calculator₊'s 10. Calculator Plus v2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 63%). Calculator₊'s advantage is ratings volume (1.7M vs 132) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator₊ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Calculator Plus v2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calculator₊ against 4.7 for Calculator Plus v2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator₊ has 1.7M ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Calculator₊'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Calculator Plus v2's.

Calculator₊ ships an update every 3 weeks, Calculator Plus v2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator₊ | Calculator Plus v2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id398129933/reviews) | **[4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-v2/id1181465428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7M** | 132 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Wern Jie Lim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032934247) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator₊

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id398129933)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of calculation tools, including basic, scientific, and unit conversions. It features an AI-powered math solver that can solve problems from photos and provides a dedicated space for math notes. Accessibility features ensure ease of use for all users.

**Highlights:** Basic and scientific calculations, Unit and currency converter, AI-powered math solver with photo recognition, Math notes with instant solutions, Calculation history log, Accessibility features (Dynamic Text Size, VoiceOver, High-Contrast Mode)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Member Special Offer | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Member | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $1.49 | per month |
| Half-Yearly Premium Member | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Calculate Faster, AI, & No Ads | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Ad-Free | $5.99 | per year |
| Calculate Faster, AI, & No Ads | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Solver/Full Access/No Ads | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 6 Months Premium Access | $8.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Useful calculator features
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and themes
- 📚 Helpful history tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Intrusive full-screen ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Ads blocking calculator functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect calculation results for certain functions
- Inability to delete last entered digit without clearing entire calculation

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete individual calculation history entries
- More free advanced calculator features (fractions, currency, etc.)
- Improved ad placement that doesn't interfere with usage


### Calculator Plus v2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-v2/id1181465428)

This app offers a powerful yet simple calculator experience, combining standard and scientific functions with live previews and error hints. It supports various input methods, including hardware keyboards and Apple Pencil, and provides multiple display formats for clear understanding of calculations.

**Highlights:** Standard and scientific calculator, Live expression and answer preview, Multiple display formats, Hardware keyboard support, Apple Pencil Scribble support, Bi-directional clipboard support, Syntax error hints

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Looks like the stock app
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Familiar calculator layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or disappearing from dock
- 🐛 Incorrect percentage calculations
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with order of operations
- 🔍 History tape not visible during calculations
- 🔍 No option to set number of decimal places

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent update
- Incorrect results for some calculations
- Keyboard input not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add widget support
- Implement iCloud sync for history
- Provide light/dark mode options
- Allow customization of button layout
- Add unit conversion tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator₊ free?

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

### Is Calculator Plus v2 free?

Calculator Plus v2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator₊ or Calculator Plus v2?

Calculator Plus v2 is rated higher. Calculator₊ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7M ratings, while Calculator Plus v2 averages 4.7 from 132 ratings.

### Do Calculator₊ or Calculator Plus v2 have ads?

Calculator₊ shows ads; Calculator Plus v2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator₊ or Calculator Plus v2?

Calculator₊ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Calculator Plus v2 every 2 months. Most recently, Calculator₊ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Calculator Plus v2 on November 2, 2026.

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