# Calculator⁼ vs Calculator Pro+ for iPad

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator⁼ at 4.6 against Calculator Pro+ for iPad's 4.4. Calculator⁼ also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 26%) and ratings volume (359K vs 62K). Calculator Pro+ for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Pro+ for iPad sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calculator⁼ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁼ has 359K ratings behind it against 62K, 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 26% of Calculator Pro+ for iPad's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator⁼ | Calculator Pro+ for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (359K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id487127942/reviews)** | [4.4 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-pro-plus-for-ipad/id749118884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **359K** | 62K |
| Positive reviews | **35.6% of reviews** | 26.0% 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 | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## 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 Pro+ for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-pro-plus-for-ipad/id749118884)

This app offers both basic and scientific calculation modes, alongside a comprehensive unit and currency converter. It supports multitasking, allowing simultaneous use with other applications, and features a history bar for tracking calculations.

**Highlights:** Basic and scientific calculator modes, Universal unit and currency converter, Multitasking mode, Calculation history bar, Customizable skins, VoiceOver accessibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly with free trial | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly with Free Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Calculator Pro for iPad Full | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easily the best calculator app on iPad
- 👍 Great app and very useful
- 👍 Simple and straightforward features and functions
- 👍 Allows customization & personalization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Lousy and annoying pop-up screen asking to subscribe
- 🚨 Too many ads that make the app unusable
- 🚨 Ads interrupt calculations and disrupt workflow
- 🚨 Ads are very intrusive and full-screen
- 🚨 Ads make the app virtually unusable without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Calculations not working correctly
- Unable to restore past purchases

**Requested features**

- More calculator themes and functionality
- Memory function
- Compatibility with iPhone


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator⁼ free?

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

### Is Calculator Pro+ for iPad free?

Calculator Pro+ for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator⁼ or Calculator Pro+ for iPad?

Calculator⁼ is rated higher. Calculator⁼ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 359K ratings, while Calculator Pro+ for iPad averages 4.4 from 62K ratings.

### Do Calculator⁼ or Calculator Pro+ for iPad have ads?

Both Calculator⁼ and Calculator Pro+ for iPad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator⁼ or Calculator Pro+ for iPad?

Calculator⁼ ships an update monthly, and Calculator Pro+ for iPad monthly. Most recently, Calculator⁼ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Calculator Pro+ for iPad on November 6, 2026.

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