Comparison

Calculator· vs Multi

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

Head to head
About

Calculator·

This app offers a straightforward calculation experience, focusing on essential functions without unnecessary complexity. It includes basic arithmetic, percentage calculations, and advanced functions like square root. Users can customize the appearance with multiple color schemes and utilize features like result copying and split-screen multitasking on iPad.

Highlights
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Percentage calculations
  • Multiple color schemes
  • Copy results
  • Square, square root, inverse functions
  • iPad Split View support
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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A truly no-frills calculator with the perfect blend of features and simplicity. Tired of getting lost in features you don’t use, but wish you had just a few more? Try Calculator· today! Features: • The essentials—add, subtract, multiply, divide, percent • Multiple color schemes • Copy your result (double tap result to copy) • Square, square root, and inverse functions on iPad landscape • Split View for iPad so you can run two apps at once • Apple Watch Support This app contains auto-renewable subscriptions: • Premium Access • 1 month and 1 year durations available​ Limit one free trial per user. Charged through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that product, where applicable. • Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/905866 • Terms of use: http://www.timosstudios.com/terms-of-use You can follow the instructions on our website to change or cancel your subscription: http://www.timosstudios.com/how-to-cancel-subscription-on-ios

About

Multi

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Multi-Color Calculator, where creativity meets logic! Customize the calculator to your liking and enter math problems for it to solve. Has an edit mode and a multi edit mode that can be used by holding the button down while activated. Custom themes can be saved and named to any of the open save slots so that you can load anytime you like. The calculator supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percent, and power! Here the calculator is your canvas and your calculator of course!

Screenshots

Calculator·4 screens
Multi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Multi at none against Calculator·'s 3. Multi also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Calculator·'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Calculator· sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator· ships an update every 3 months, Multi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Calculator· versus Multi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator·Multi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (34K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings34K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCChristopher Aguilar

Bugs and requests

Calculator·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when performing long calculations
  • Freezes when opening the app
  • Incorrect results for some complex calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a backspace/undo button
  • Implement a history/memory feature
  • Provide more customization options
  • Reduce frequency of ads

Multi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Calculator·

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade App3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Upgrade App$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade App$1.99
None

Multi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator· free?
Calculator· is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calculator· or Multi have ads?
Both Calculator· and Multi show ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator· or Multi?
Calculator· ships an update every 3 months, and Multi every 3 days. Most recently, Calculator· was updated on October 28, 2026 and Multi on October 11, 2026.

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