# Calculator₊ vs Calculator Plus #1

Calculator₊ and Calculator Plus #1 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Calculator Plus #1's written reviews are positive against 63% of Calculator₊'s. Calculator₊'s advantage is ratings volume (1.7M vs 5.1K) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator₊ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Calculator Plus #1 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calculator₊ against 4.8 for Calculator Plus #1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator₊ has 1.7M ratings behind it against 5.1K, 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 #1's.

Calculator₊ ships an update every 3 weeks, Calculator Plus #1 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator₊ | Calculator Plus #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id398129933/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-1/id576156235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7M** | 5.1K |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [DigitAlchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376971628) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator₊

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

**Currently charting:** #100 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 #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-1/id576156235)

A straightforward calculator app designed for everyday math, school, budgeting, and shopping. It offers essential functions, a clear interface with large buttons, and a history log for reviewing past calculations. Advanced features include memory functions, percentage calculations, and multi-window support for efficient workflow.

**Highlights:** Basic arithmetic operations, Calculation history, Memory function, Percentage calculations, Large buttons and display, Customizable themes, Multi-window mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator with History | $0.99 | per month |
| Calculator with History | $1.49 | per month |
| Simple Calculator - No Ads | $6.29 | per year |
| Simple Calculator - No Ads | $8.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Basic Calculations | $8.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Basic Calculations | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great calculator
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Looks very nice
- 👍 Reliable and dependable
- 👍 Useful features like memory

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt calculations
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads pop up in the middle of calculations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or doesn't open
- Ads still show up even after paying to remove them

**Requested features**

- Add brackets/parentheses for arithmetic operations
- Improve arithmetic operator priority
- Add more algebraic and trigonometric functions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator₊ free?

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

### Is Calculator Plus #1 free?

Calculator Plus #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator₊ or Calculator Plus #1?

Calculator Plus #1 is rated higher. Calculator₊ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7M ratings, while Calculator Plus #1 averages 4.8 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Calculator₊ or Calculator Plus #1 have ads?

Both Calculator₊ and Calculator Plus #1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator₊ or Calculator Plus #1?

Calculator₊ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Calculator Plus #1 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Calculator₊ was updated on November 11, 2026 and Calculator Plus #1 on November 11, 2026.

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