# Calculator # vs Summary Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator # at 60% against Summary Scanner's 9%. Calculator # also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (36K vs 7). Summary Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator # sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Summary Scanner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calculator # holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator # has 36K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Calculator #'s written reviews are positive against 9% of Summary Scanner's.

Calculator # ships an update every 2 months, Summary Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator # | Summary Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id458535080/reviews)** | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-scanner/id1296754617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **59.8% of reviews** | 9.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Incpt.Mobis](https://appshunter.io/developer/445261166) | [CONG NGUYEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078140157) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator #

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id458535080)

This multi-function calculator offers basic to advanced scientific and algebraic computations. It includes features like handwriting recognition, equation solvers, and 2D graphing, making it suitable for students and professionals. In-app purchases unlock advanced capabilities.

**Highlights:** Math Photos Solver, Handwriting Recognition, AI Math Problem Solver, Mathematical Display, Equation Solvers, 2D Graphing, Algebraic Functions

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Upgrade 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| PRO Upgrade 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO + Recognition 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO + Recognition 3 Months | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| 250 AI Recognition & Queries | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 AI Recognition & Queries | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful functionality
- 💡 Helpful for math classes
- ⭐ Great for students
- 👌 Works like a real calculator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Confusing interface after update
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Incorrect calculations
- 🔇 Loud audio ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use certain functions
- Handwriting recognition not working reliably
- Inability to input negative numbers

**Requested features**

- Add option to turn off animation
- Improve ad placement to avoid obstructing usage
- Provide more transparency on paid features


### Summary Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summary-scanner/id1296754617)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner and summarizer. Quickly digitize documents, generate study questions, speed read, and translate text. Efficiently manage, share, and export your scanned files as PDFs.

**Highlights:** Document summarization, Automatic question generation, Speed reading mode, Mobile document scanning, Searchable digital text, PDF export, Text translation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multipage Scanning | $0.99 | one-time |
| Automatic Question Generation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speed Reading | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator # free?

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

### Is Summary Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator # or Summary Scanner?

Calculator # is rated higher. Calculator # averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Summary Scanner averages 2.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Calculator # or Summary Scanner have ads?

Calculator # shows ads; Summary Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator # or Summary Scanner?

Calculator # ships an update every 2 months, and Summary Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calculator # was updated on October 15, 2026 and Summary Scanner on October 6, 2026.

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