# CalcMadeEasy vs CALC Smart Calculator ±

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CALC Smart Calculator ± at 2.4K against CalcMadeEasy's 334. CalcMadeEasy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalcMadeEasy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CALC Smart Calculator ± sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. 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 CalcMadeEasy against 4.8 for CALC Smart Calculator ±. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CALC Smart Calculator ± has 2.4K ratings behind it against 334, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of CalcMadeEasy's written reviews are positive against 87% of CALC Smart Calculator ±'s.

CalcMadeEasy ships an update every 2 weeks, CALC Smart Calculator ± fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalcMadeEasy | CALC Smart Calculator ± |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmadeeasy/id401230894/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-smart-calculator/id576675190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 334 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 87.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lalit Patil](https://appshunter.io/developer/388544755) | [QApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/395652397) |

## What reviewers say

### CalcMadeEasy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmadeeasy/id401230894)

This app offers a fully functional scientific calculator and a notepad with automatic note-taking capabilities. Save your calculations and add custom content to notes for easy future reference. It supports multitasking features on iPad and offers optional upgrades for advanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Scientific calculator, Notepad with automatic notes, Customizable notes, iPad multitasking support, Drag-and-drop functionality, Optional upgrade packages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unit Converter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Finance Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive functionality
- 📝 Useful note-taking feature
- 💰 Free with no ads
- 🔢 Accurate calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Lack of search/find feature in notes
- 🔢 Rounding issues in some calculations
- 🔧 Finance/loan calculator not always working

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes reset or lose data after updates
- Shift button not working on some devices
- Inconsistent behavior of certain functions (e.g. 10^x, 2^x)

**Requested features**

- Add option to toggle between radian and degree mode
- Improve note-taking functionality with formatting options
- Implement a memory feature to store and recall values
- Add ability to export/share calculation history


### CALC Smart Calculator ±

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-smart-calculator/id576675190)

This app offers a versatile calculator experience with basic, scientific, and advanced modes. It features real-time results, unit conversions, custom functions, and a shareable history. Optimized for various Apple devices, it's designed for ease of use by students, professionals, and scientists.

**Highlights:** Real-time results, Unit and currency conversions, Custom functions and constants, Shareable calculation history, Landscape mode with tape-roll, Gratuity calculator

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Supporter | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Supporter | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Contributor | $2.99 | per year |
| Annual Contributor | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent calculator functionality
- 🎨 Beautiful and clean interface
- 🔢 Displays full calculation history
- 🔍 Useful conversion tools
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model introduced
- 🔒 Restricted features behind paywall
- 📊 Calculation bugs and inaccuracies
- 🔄 Unnecessary UI changes frustrate users

**Reported bugs**

- Calculation errors in certain scenarios
- Forced tutorial popup on every launch
- Unreliable widget functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily clear calculation history
- Option to customize button layout
- Support for entering hexadecimal numbers
- Integration with other apps and services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalcMadeEasy free?

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

### Is CALC Smart Calculator ± free?

CALC Smart Calculator ± is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CalcMadeEasy or CALC Smart Calculator ±?

CALC Smart Calculator ± is rated higher. CalcMadeEasy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while CALC Smart Calculator ± averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do CalcMadeEasy or CALC Smart Calculator ± have ads?

Neither CalcMadeEasy nor CALC Smart Calculator ± shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CalcMadeEasy or CALC Smart Calculator ±?

CalcMadeEasy ships an update every 2 weeks, and CALC Smart Calculator ± fortnightly. Most recently, CalcMadeEasy was updated on November 1, 2026 and CALC Smart Calculator ± on November 6, 2026.

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