# Calculator! vs Calculator Pro+ for iPad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator! at 86% against Calculator Pro+ for iPad's 26%. Calculator! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Calculator Pro+ for iPad's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Calculator Pro+ for iPad is free to download; Calculator! costs $0.99 up front. Calculator! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calculator Pro+ for iPad sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Pro+ for iPad has 62K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Calculator!'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Calculator Pro+ for iPad's.

Calculator! ships an update every 3 months, Calculator Pro+ for iPad monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator! | Calculator Pro+ for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id432627778/reviews)** | [4.4 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-pro-plus-for-ipad/id749118884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | **62K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 26.0% 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 | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [7th Gear](https://appshunter.io/developer/321178305) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## 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 Pro+ for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-pro-plus-for-ipad/id749118884)

This app offers both basic and scientific calculation modes, alongside a comprehensive unit and currency converter. It supports multitasking, allowing simultaneous use with other applications, and features a history bar for tracking calculations.

**Highlights:** Basic and scientific calculator modes, Universal unit and currency converter, Multitasking mode, Calculation history bar, Customizable skins, VoiceOver accessibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly with free trial | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly with Free Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Calculator Pro for iPad Full | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easily the best calculator app on iPad
- 👍 Great app and very useful
- 👍 Simple and straightforward features and functions
- 👍 Allows customization & personalization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Lousy and annoying pop-up screen asking to subscribe
- 🚨 Too many ads that make the app unusable
- 🚨 Ads interrupt calculations and disrupt workflow
- 🚨 Ads are very intrusive and full-screen
- 🚨 Ads make the app virtually unusable without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Calculations not working correctly
- Unable to restore past purchases

**Requested features**

- More calculator themes and functionality
- Memory function
- Compatibility with iPhone


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator! free?

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

### Is Calculator Pro+ for iPad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator! or Calculator Pro+ for iPad?

Calculator! is rated higher. Calculator! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Calculator Pro+ for iPad averages 4.4 from 62K ratings.

### Do Calculator! or Calculator Pro+ for iPad have ads?

Calculator Pro+ for iPad shows ads; Calculator! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator! or Calculator Pro+ for iPad?

Calculator! ships an update every 3 months, and Calculator Pro+ for iPad monthly. Most recently, Calculator! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Calculator Pro+ for iPad on November 6, 2026.

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