Comparison

Calculator XLt vs Conversion Calculator Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calculator XLt

This app combines five essential calculation tools into one convenient package. It offers standard, scientific, unit conversion, loan, and tip calculators with a user-friendly interface and large buttons. Available on multiple Apple devices, it streamlines everyday calculations.

Highlights
  • Standard Calculator
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Unit Converter
  • Loan Calculator
  • Tip Calculator
  • Calculation History
  • Widgets
Features
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5 for the Price of 1! Calculator XL is a Universal App for iPhone, iPad, iPod, and iMac, offering: • Standard Calculator • Scientific Calculator • Unit Converter • Loan Calculator • Tip Calculator Quick, accurate, and easy to use, Calculator XL features large, illuminated buttons for standard operations and a sleek, polished design. Features: • Standard Calculator: Extra-large buttons with additional features like delete, x², √, and %. • Scientific Calculator: 30 advanced functions with color-coded, multifunction buttons. • Unit Converter: Supports length, volume, weight, and temperature conversions, with color-coding for Imperial and US units. Perfect for any use, especially in the kitchen! On iPad, switch between calculators with the flip of a switch. On iPhone, rotate left for the Scientific Calculator or right for the Unit Converter. Extra Features: • History list of calculations • Widgets. 2 types, one for history, and one for current number and memory • 29 types of unit conversions with color-coding • 30 scientific functions • Handy delete (Del) button • Memory with preview display • Extra-large buttons for ease of use • One-tap copy • x², √, and % in standard mode Calculator XLt Free is the free version of Calculator XL, available for both iPad and iPhone.

About

Conversion Calculator Plus

This app is a versatile unit and currency converter with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of conversion categories, including real-world and crypto currencies, with automatic exchange rate updates. Customize your experience with design options, dark mode, and adjustable home screen layouts.

Highlights
  • Unit and currency conversion
  • Supports 160+ currencies (real & crypto)
  • Automatic currency exchange rate updates
  • Simple or carousel design options
  • Dark Mode support
  • Customizable home screen layout
  • Split screen mode on iPad
Features
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Whether you are measuring ingredients for a recipe, comparing currencies while traveling or working through an everyday calculation, Conversion Calculator Plus brings the tools together in one app. Convert among 685 units in 72 categories, with exchange rates for 160 currencies, 126 cryptocurrencies and four precious metals. NEW IN VERSION 3.0 • Currency+: compare multiple currencies in a list you can reorder, and calculate directly in the amount field. • Currency History: view historical exchange rates on a chart. • Built-in calculator: enter expressions in supported converters and see results update as you type. • Interactive Home Screen widgets: save a converter and calculate from the Home Screen. Premium required. • Siri: run a saved conversion by name, start a new conversion or update a widget's amount. Premium required; command availability depends on your iPhone's Siri language. UNIT CONVERSION • Convert length, area, weight, temperature, speed, time, pressure, volume, energy, data and many other measurements. • Work with cooking measures, shoe and ring sizes, running pace, fuel economy and blood sugar. • View results as you enter an amount, and copy them to use in other apps. CURRENCY AND MARKETS • Exchange rates for 160 world currencies update automatically. • Compare 126 cryptocurrencies and the prices of gold, silver, platinum and palladium. • Use Currency+ to compare several currencies at once and Currency History to examine past rates. PERSONALIZE YOUR WORKSPACE • Choose Classic, Modern Simple or Modern Carousel, and switch styles in Settings. • Save frequently used conversions as Favorites; edit, delete or reorder them. • Hide categories and units you do not use. • Search categories and units, and arrange category icons on the Home Screen. • Use the app on iPhone or iPad, including Split View on iPad. Light and dark appearances are supported. • Available in 33 app languages. PREMIUM Premium is an optional auto-renewing annual subscription. It removes ads, enables offline use, and unlocks interactive Home Screen widgets and Siri conversions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. The price is shown before you confirm. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://developer-yl.github.io/convert-units-plus/privacy.html

Screenshots

Calculator XLt4 screens
Conversion Calculator Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Calculator XLt at none against Conversion Calculator Plus's shown. Calculator XLt also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Conversion Calculator Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 577). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calculator XLt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Conversion Calculator Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Calculator XLt against 4.7 for Conversion Calculator Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Conversion Calculator Plus has 15K ratings behind it against 577, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Calculator XLt's written reviews are positive against 69% of Conversion Calculator Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator XLt ships an update every 2 months, Conversion Calculator Plus every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calculator XLt versus Conversion Calculator Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator XLtConversion Calculator Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (577 ratings) — better4.7 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews — better68.9% of reviews
Number of ratings57715K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGero MazzaAdysseus

Customer experience

Calculator XLt

All ratings577 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative18.6%

Conversion Calculator Plus

All ratings15,260 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

Calculator XLt

From 577 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 🔒 No ads
  • 💡 Useful features like tip and loan calculators
  • 👍 Large, clear buttons

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or not working on newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Some functions not available in free version
  • 🐛 Inaccurate calculations in certain cases
  • 🔒 Paid version not worth the upgrade

Conversion Calculator Plus

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Comprehensive conversions
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Useful tool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Consent required for tracking
  • 🐛 Update problems
  • 🐛 Currency not updating
  • 🔒 Forced to allow tracking
  • 🔒 Forced to subscribe or view ads

Bugs and requests

Calculator XLt

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iPhone XR
  • Inaccurate calculations for 0.3 - 0.4
  • Free version lacks many advertised features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Bluetooth keyboard
  • Include more scientific functions
  • Improve conversion options
  • Provide a dark mode option

Conversion Calculator Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Currency conversion not working
  • App gets stuck on consent page
  • Unable to get past ads/subscription page

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add running pace conversions
  • Add shoe size converter
  • Provide paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calculator XLt

One-time1
  • Calculator XL Full Version$9.99
1 purchases

Conversion Calculator Plus

Subscriptions1
  • No Ads For One Year1 Year trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Calculator XLt free?
Calculator XLt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Conversion Calculator Plus free?
Conversion Calculator Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator XLt or Conversion Calculator Plus?
Calculator XLt is rated higher. Calculator XLt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Conversion Calculator Plus averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.
Do Calculator XLt or Conversion Calculator Plus have ads?
Conversion Calculator Plus shows ads; Calculator XLt does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator XLt or Conversion Calculator Plus?
Calculator XLt ships an update every 2 months, and Conversion Calculator Plus every 6 days. Most recently, Calculator XLt was updated on October 16, 2026 and Conversion Calculator Plus on October 17, 2026.

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