# Calculator for iPad! vs Calculator Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Calculator for iPad! at none against Calculator Plus's shown. Calculator for iPad! also leads on ratings volume (61K vs 2.6K) and device support (3 vs 1). Calculator Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calculator for iPad! against 4.6 for Calculator Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator for iPad! has 61K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Calculator for iPad!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Calculator Plus's.

Calculator for iPad! ships an update every 7 months, Calculator Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator for iPad! | Calculator Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-for-ipad/id443932954/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-units-and-split/id1082193416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 80.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 71 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7th Gear](https://appshunter.io/developer/321178305) | [Studio Zebra](https://appshunter.io/developer/388549605) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator for iPad!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-for-ipad/id443932954)

This app offers both basic and scientific calculation modes with over 30 scientific operations. It allows for customization of the app's appearance and includes features for note-taking, drawing, and viewing calculation history. It supports high accuracy calculations and nested parentheses.

**Highlights:** Basic and scientific calculator modes, Over 30 scientific operations, Customizable appearance (iPad), Note-taking and drawing tab, Calculation history, High accuracy calculations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📐 Versatile calculator with basic and scientific modes
- 📝 Useful note-taking and calculation history features
- 🎨 Customizable color schemes
- 💻 Works well on both iPad and iPhone
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ads can be intrusive in free version
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around in-app purchases
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing premium features
- 🖥️ Layout issues in split-screen mode
- 🔢 Inconsistent button placement between portrait and landscape

**Reported bugs**

- Calculation history not saving properly
- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Scaling issues on certain device sizes

**Requested features**

- Option to delete or edit calculation history
- Ability to limit decimal places in results
- Support for more advanced scientific functions
- Improved integration with other apps and services


### Calculator Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-units-and-split/id1082193416)

This free iPad application offers a large, easy-to-read interface for performing basic calculations. Its user-friendly controls ensure immediate usability for everyday mathematical needs.

**Highlights:** Large, easy-to-read display, User-friendly controls, Basic calculations, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Large, clear numbers
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Great for basic calculations
- 👍 Convenient on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Decimal point issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate percentage calculations
- 💡 Lack of history/memory
- 💡 No backspace/undo function
- 🔍 Ads can be distracting

**Reported bugs**

- Decimal point not working properly
- Incorrect percentage calculations

**Requested features**

- Add backspace/undo function
- Improve decimal point and percentage calculations
- Provide option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator for iPad! free?

Calculator for iPad! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Calculator Plus free?

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

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

Calculator for iPad! is rated higher. Calculator for iPad! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while Calculator Plus averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Calculator for iPad! or Calculator Plus have ads?

Calculator Plus shows ads; Calculator for iPad! does not.

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

Calculator for iPad! ships an update every 7 months, and Calculator Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calculator for iPad! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Calculator Plus on October 29, 2026.

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