# Calculator⁼ vs Calculator Plus #1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator Plus #1 at 89% against Calculator⁼'s 36%. Calculator Plus #1 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Calculator⁼'s advantage is ratings volume (358K vs 5K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator⁼ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Calculator Plus #1 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calculator Plus #1 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁼ has 358K ratings behind it against 5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Calculator⁼'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Calculator Plus #1's.

Calculator⁼ ships an update monthly, Calculator Plus #1 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator⁼ | Calculator Plus #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (358K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942/reviews) | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-1/id576156235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **358K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [DigitAlchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376971628) |

## 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 Plus #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-1/id576156235)

A straightforward calculator app designed for everyday math, school, budgeting, and shopping. It offers essential functions, a clear interface with large buttons, and a history log for reviewing past calculations. Advanced features include memory functions, percentage calculations, and multi-window support for efficient workflow.

**Highlights:** Basic arithmetic operations, Calculation history, Memory function, Percentage calculations, Large buttons and display, Customizable themes, Multi-window mode

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator with History | $0.99 | per month |
| Calculator with History | $1.49 | per month |
| Simple Calculator - No Ads | $6.29 | per year |
| Simple Calculator - No Ads | $8.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Basic Calculations | $8.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Basic Calculations | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great calculator
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Looks very nice
- 👍 Reliable and dependable
- 👍 Useful features like memory

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt calculations
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads pop up in the middle of calculations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or doesn't open
- Ads still show up even after paying to remove them

**Requested features**

- Add brackets/parentheses for arithmetic operations
- Improve arithmetic operator priority
- Add more algebraic and trigonometric functions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator⁼ free?

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

### Is Calculator Plus #1 free?

Calculator Plus #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator⁼ or Calculator Plus #1?

Calculator Plus #1 is rated higher. Calculator⁼ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 358K ratings, while Calculator Plus #1 averages 4.8 from 5K ratings.

### Do Calculator⁼ or Calculator Plus #1 have ads?

Both Calculator⁼ and Calculator Plus #1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator⁼ or Calculator Plus #1?

Calculator⁼ ships an update monthly, and Calculator Plus #1 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Calculator⁼ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Calculator Plus #1 on September 24, 2026.

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