# Calculator for iPad! vs Calculator⁼

Calculator for iPad! and Calculator⁼ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Calculator for iPad!'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator⁼'s. Calculator for iPad! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Calculator⁼'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (359K vs 61K). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator⁼ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Calculator for iPad! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calculator for iPad! against 4.6 for Calculator⁼. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁼ has 359K ratings behind it against 61K, 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 36% of Calculator⁼'s.

Calculator for iPad! ships an update every 7 months, Calculator⁼ monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator for iPad! | Calculator⁼ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-for-ipad/id443932954/reviews)** | [4.6 (359K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 61K | **359K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 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 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⁼

[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 for iPad! free?

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

### Is Calculator⁼ free?

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

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

Calculator for iPad! is rated higher. Calculator for iPad! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while Calculator⁼ averages 4.6 from 359K ratings.

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

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

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

Calculator for iPad! ships an update every 7 months, and Calculator⁼ monthly. Most recently, Calculator for iPad! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Calculator⁼ on October 30, 2026.

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