# Calculator⁼ vs Calculator

Calculator⁼ and Calculator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Calculator's written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator⁼'s. Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Calculator⁼'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Calculator⁼ against 4.7 for Calculator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 359K and 364K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Calculator⁼'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Calculator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator⁼ | Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (359K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942/reviews) | **[4.7 (364K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-pad-edition/id685860762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 359K | **364K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-pad-edition/id685860762)

This app provides a comprehensive calculator experience, filling the gap for a built-in option on iPads. It offers basic, scientific, fraction, programmer, and tip calculations, along with unit and currency conversion. The interface is designed with a modern flat UI, supporting various orientations and multitasking features.

**Highlights:** Basic and scientific calculations, Fraction and programmer calculators, Unit and currency converter, Tip calculator and bill splitter, History and memory functions, Customizable themes and interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Performs calculations quickly
- 💡 Helpful for math homework and studies
- 🔍 Provides calculation history
- 🎨 Customizable themes and wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Ads can be distracting
- 🔍 Subscription model for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Calculation errors in certain cases
- App crashing on older devices
- Issues with the slide-over mode display

**Requested features**

- Voice input for calculations
- Ability to delete individual digits
- More advanced scientific functions
- Improved split-screen/multitasking support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator⁼ free?

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

### Is Calculator free?

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

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

Calculator is rated higher. Calculator⁼ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 359K ratings, while Calculator averages 4.7 from 364K ratings.

### Do Calculator⁼ or Calculator have ads?

Both Calculator⁼ and Calculator show ads.

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

Calculator⁼ ships an update monthly, and Calculator monthly. Most recently, Calculator⁼ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Calculator on November 4, 2026.

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