# CalcMate vs Calculator Plus History Record

The clearest difference is rating: CalcMate at 4.9 against Calculator Plus History Record's 4.5. CalcMate also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 15). Calculator Plus History Record's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalcMate sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Calculator Plus History Record sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CalcMate holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalcMate has 95 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of CalcMate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calculator Plus History Record's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CalcMate ships an update every 2 weeks, Calculator Plus History Record every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalcMate | Calculator Plus History Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmate-notes-calculator/id6449422062/reviews)** | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-history-record/id6478006331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elsayed Hussein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332815700) | [SUSAMP INFOTECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535920005) |

## What reviewers say

### CalcMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmate-notes-calculator/id6449422062)

This app combines note-taking with a powerful calculator, allowing you to perform calculations directly within your text. It handles math, currency, unit conversions, and date calculations, offering a streamlined alternative to spreadsheets and traditional calculators.

**Highlights:** Calculate math within text, Currency and unit conversions, Date calculations, Organize notes with folders, iCloud syncing, Custom number keyboard

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 2 coffees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a burger | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a pizza | $9.99 | one-time |


### Calculator Plus History Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-history-record/id6478006331)

This calculator app keeps a running record of all your calculations, allowing you to easily review past computations. It offers customizable features like font size, number separators, and themes, and can even convert numbers to words. Upgrade to premium to add titles to calculations and remove ads.

**Highlights:** Real-time calculation history, Error-free basic calculations, Customizable keyboard and font size, Convert numbers to words, Save and sync calculations, Multiple themes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Title & Remove Ads | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Add Title & Remove Ads | $5.99 | per year |
| Add Note & Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalcMate free?

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

### Is Calculator Plus History Record free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CalcMate or Calculator Plus History Record?

CalcMate is rated higher. CalcMate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Calculator Plus History Record averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do CalcMate or Calculator Plus History Record have ads?

Both CalcMate and Calculator Plus History Record show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CalcMate or Calculator Plus History Record?

CalcMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calculator Plus History Record every 3 weeks. Most recently, CalcMate was updated on October 27, 2026 and Calculator Plus History Record on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*