# CalcMate vs Instacalc.com

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instacalc.com at none against CalcMate's 5. Instacalc.com also leads on ads (none vs shown). CalcMate's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalcMate sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Instacalc.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CalcMate against 5.0 for Instacalc.com. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalcMate has 96 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of CalcMate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Instacalc.com's.

CalcMate ships an update fortnightly, Instacalc.com every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalcMate | Instacalc.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmate-notes-calculator/id6449422062/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instacalccom/id6502033125/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elsayed Hussein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332815700) | [Kalid Azad](https://appshunter.io/developer/602976316) |

## 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 |


### Instacalc.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instacalccom/id6502033125)

This app bridges the gap between simple calculators and complex spreadsheets. It allows for natural language input, variables, and advanced functions, making calculations quick and easy to check. Share your calculations via a permalink.

**Highlights:** Natural language calculations, Variable and row support, Excel-style functions, Unit and currency conversions, Scientific and programming commands, Shareable calculation permalinks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalcMate free?

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

### Is Instacalc.com free?

Instacalc.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CalcMate or Instacalc.com?

Instacalc.com is rated higher. CalcMate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Instacalc.com averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CalcMate or Instacalc.com have ads?

CalcMate shows ads; Instacalc.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, CalcMate or Instacalc.com?

CalcMate ships an update fortnightly, and Instacalc.com every 2 weeks. Most recently, CalcMate was updated on October 20, 2026 and Instacalc.com on October 20, 2026.

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