# Calculator! vs Calculator⁼

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator! at 83% against Calculator⁼'s 36%. Calculator! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Calculator⁼'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (358K vs 4.3K). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Calculator⁼ is free to download; Calculator! costs $0.99 up front. Calculator! 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.

Calculator! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁼ has 358K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Calculator!'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator⁼'s.

Calculator! ships an update every 3 months, Calculator⁼ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator! | Calculator⁼ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id432627778/reviews)** | [4.6 (358K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | **358K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 35.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7th Gear](https://appshunter.io/developer/321178305) | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id432627778)

This app offers a versatile calculator experience with both standard and scientific modes. Customize its appearance, use it in any orientation, and access additional tools like a notes tab and calculation history. It's designed for students and professionals needing accurate calculations.

**Highlights:** Standard and scientific calculator modes, Customizable look (iPad only), Portrait and landscape orientation, Notes and drawing tab, Calculation history, AirPrint and email support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Reasonably priced
- 📝 Useful note-taking features
- 📊 Keeps a calculation history
- 🎨 Customizable appearance
- 🔍 Helpful log and tracking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing input box behavior
- 🔍 Lack of graphing features
- 🔍 Missing some scientific calculator buttons
- 🔍 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🔍 Issues with split-screen and resizing

**Reported bugs**

- Widget doesn't work as expected
- Calculation history not available in portrait mode
- Resizing issues on iPad Pro
- Slow startup times on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add unit conversion tools
- Improve calculation expression logic
- Allow notes to be viewed in portrait mode
- Implement a scratch paper area on the right side
- Add ability to sync data across devices


### Calculator⁼

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly full access | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Retro Theme Calculator' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Full Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator! free?

Calculator! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Calculator⁼ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator! or Calculator⁼?

Calculator! is rated higher. Calculator! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Calculator⁼ averages 4.6 from 358K ratings.

### Do Calculator! or Calculator⁼ have ads?

Calculator⁼ shows ads; Calculator! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator! or Calculator⁼?

Calculator! ships an update every 3 months, and Calculator⁼ monthly. Most recently, Calculator! was updated on September 27, 2026 and Calculator⁼ on September 29, 2026.

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