Comparison

Calculator XL vs WorkTime

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

Head to head
About

Calculator XL

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. Ideal for everyday tasks and complex computations.

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

WorkTime

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

Highlights
  • Shift calendar visualization
  • Quick shift entry
  • Shift reminders
  • Hours and wages tracking
  • Schedule sharing
  • Sync to phone calendar
Features
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TRACKING WORK SHIFTS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. WorkTime is the shift calendar trusted by over 1,000,000 workers. Set your shift times, see them all at a glance, set alerts, add up your hours, and share your schedule. Do you work rotating shifts, irregular hours, or random days? WorkTime tracks your entire work schedule on one clean calendar. Enter shifts with just two taps. See your whole month at a glance. No more scribbling shifts on scraps of paper. FEATURES • See all your shifts at a single glance on a unique time-display calendar • Enter shift start times with just two taps • Add shifts quickly from your Recent Shifts list • Add notes and reminders to any day • Share your schedule via email or save it as a photo • Share multiple months at once PREMIUM FEATURES • Add unlimited jobs • Track hours worked and wages with the Hours Calculator • Set alerts to remind you before an upcoming shift • Ad-free interface • Sync to your phone's calendar SET AND NEVER FORGET. Set reminders based on how much time you need to get ready. WorkTime alerts you before every shift so you never miss one. BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS. Whether you're a nurse, barista, bartender, warehouse worker, retail associate, or anyone who works shifts — WorkTime is built for you. Subscription pricing and terms: WorkTime offers auto-renewing subscription options. Prices shown are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your App Store account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your device's Settings > Subscriptions. Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Use: http://totoventures.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://totoventures.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Calculator XL4 screens
WorkTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WorkTime at Free against Calculator XL's $9.99. WorkTime also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 154) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Calculator XL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

WorkTime is free to download; Calculator XL costs $9.99 up front. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Calculator XL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator XL holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Calculator XL's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator XL ships an update every 2 months, WorkTime every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calculator XL versus WorkTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator XLWorkTime
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (154 ratings) — better4.4 (4.7K ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better58.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1544.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGero MazzaToto Ventures Inc.

Customer experience

Calculator XL

All ratings118 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative18.2%

WorkTime

All ratings4,671 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative28.7%

User reviews

Calculator XL

From 154 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliable and go-to app
  • 👍 Love the functions and history
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 👍 Nice and easy to use
  • 👍 No ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing upon launching
  • 🐛 Update eliminated history/calculations
  • 🐛 Buttons not displayed properly in landscape
  • 🐛 US Unit/Imperial function confusing
  • 🐛 No split screen function on iPad

WorkTime

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
  • 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
  • 📆 Convenient calendar view

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
  • 💰 Subscription cost is too high
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

Bugs and requests

Calculator XL

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes upon launching
  • Update eliminated all history/calculations
  • Numbers on buttons not displayed properly in landscape
  • US Unit/Imperial function is confusing
  • Cannot use split screen on iPad
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  • Some calculations are not accurate (e.g., 11^6)
  • Converter needs to distinguish between imperial measure and US
  • EE button does not work
  • Converter has decimal point off (e.g., mm to feet/yard)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to lock the board from moving
  • Split screen function for iPad
  • Themes/Skins for buttons
  • Android and Windows versions

WorkTime

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
  • Inability to restore pro subscription
  • Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add weekend/holiday pay rates
  • Ability to sync with other calendars
  • Option to customize font size and layout
  • Implement a search/filter feature

In-app purchases

None

Calculator XL

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

WorkTime

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler14 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • WorkTime Pro: One Week14 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager14 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker$29.996 Months
  • WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Work Calendar & Shift Schedule$3.99

Questions

Is Calculator XL free?
Calculator XL costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WorkTime free?
WorkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator XL or WorkTime?
Calculator XL is rated higher. Calculator XL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while WorkTime averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Calculator XL or WorkTime have ads?
Neither Calculator XL nor WorkTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator XL or WorkTime?
Calculator XL ships an update every 2 months, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calculator XL was updated on October 26, 2026 and WorkTime on October 26, 2026.

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