# Calculator⁼ vs Calculator HD Pro Lite

Calculator⁼ and Calculator HD Pro Lite both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Calculator HD Pro Lite's written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator⁼'s. Calculator HD Pro Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). Calculator⁼'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (359K vs 52K). On price, rating, ads 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 HD Pro Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Calculator⁼ against 4.6 for Calculator HD Pro Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁼ has 359K ratings behind it against 52K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Calculator⁼'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Calculator HD Pro Lite's.

Calculator⁼ ships an update monthly, Calculator HD Pro Lite every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator⁼ | Calculator HD Pro Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (359K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942/reviews) | **[4.6 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-hd-pro-lite/id571121141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **359K** | 52K |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 159 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Cider Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/465180756) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Calculator HD Pro Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-hd-pro-lite/id571121141)

This app offers a user-friendly calculator with large buttons and extensive customization options. It features a dual-line display to see input and results simultaneously, saves your calculation history, and provides full scientific functions. Personalize layouts, themes, and even button symbols to suit your needs.

**Highlights:** Dual-line display, Calculation history, Full scientific functions, Customizable layouts and themes, Big buttons, Email history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📝 Keeps calculation history
- 💡 Customizable layout and themes
- 🔢 Large, clear numbers
- 🧮 Variety of functions (basic, scientific, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Intrusive ads, especially between calculations
- 🙄 Ads that are difficult to close
- 🤦‍♂️ Ads that interrupt workflow
- 🤑 Expensive to remove ads
- 🚫 Gambling ads

**Reported bugs**

- Calculation errors with very large numbers
- Crashes after recent update
- Decimal point displayed as comma

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to sync calculation history across devices
- More advanced math functions (e.g. dms/dd)
- Customizable button layout
- Ability to disable ads without paying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator⁼ free?

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

### Is Calculator HD Pro Lite free?

Calculator HD Pro Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator⁼ or Calculator HD Pro Lite?

Calculator HD Pro Lite is rated higher. Calculator⁼ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 359K ratings, while Calculator HD Pro Lite averages 4.6 from 52K ratings.

### Do Calculator⁼ or Calculator HD Pro Lite have ads?

Both Calculator⁼ and Calculator HD Pro Lite show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator⁼ or Calculator HD Pro Lite?

Calculator⁼ ships an update monthly, and Calculator HD Pro Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Calculator⁼ was updated on November 5, 2026 and Calculator HD Pro Lite on November 5, 2026.

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