Calculator 17 vs MD Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator 17
This app offers a user-friendly calculator with basic and scientific modes. Access calculations instantly via a home screen widget and review past computations in a saved history.
- User-friendly interface
- Basic and scientific modes
- Home screen widget
- LiveActivity Standby for iPhone
- Calculation history
- Customizable themes
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Introducing Calculator 17, the ultimate tool for all your math needs on the go! *** - User-Friendly: Calculator 17 makes math feel easy and quick, perfect for both school tasks and daily math jobs. *** - Various Modes: Whether it's basic addition or advanced calculations, we have you covered. Switch between the simple calculator and Scientific mode easily. *** - Instant Access: No more searching for the app. With our homescreen widget and LiveActivity Standby for iPhone, perform calculations directly on your main screen, all while choosing from a variety of fun themes. *** - Never Forget: Your calculations are always saved in our handy history tab. Want to share or copy them? It's just one tap away. Calculator 17 isn’t just another math app. It’s your trusty helper, ready to handle any math challenge. Whether you're a student in need of a school calculator or someone who loves playing with numbers, our calculator is the perfect fit.
MD Calculator
Perform calculations directly from your Home Screen using interactive widgets. Customize your experience with a variety of themes, including nostalgic skeuomorphic designs.
- Home Screen Calculator Widget
- iOS 17 Interactive Widget Technology
- Customizable Themes
- Skeuomorphic Themes
- On-the-go Computations
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Introducing MD Calculator Widget - a beautifully crafted calculator widget for on-the-go computations. Leverage the power of iOS 17's latest Interactive Widget technology, allowing for seamless calculations directly from your Home Screen. Tailor your experience with our rich selection of customizable themes, catering to your unique style and preference. Dive into our meticulously designed skeuomorphic themes and relish the nostalgic feel of a physical calculator right on your device.
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Verdict
Calculator 17 and MD Calculator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of MD Calculator's written reviews are positive against 22% of Calculator 17's. Calculator 17's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. MD Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator 17 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Calculator 17 against 4.5 for MD Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator 17 has 971 ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Calculator 17's written reviews are positive against 60% of MD Calculator's.
Calculator 17 ships an update every 4 days, MD Calculator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator 17 | MD Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (971 ratings) — better | 4.5 (78 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | 59.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 971 — better | 78 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AI APPS SRL | MD Studio |
Customer experience
Calculator 17
MD Calculator
Bugs and requests
Calculator 17
Reported bugs
3 issues- Widget shows up blank
- Numerical display is cut off
- Significant delay between key presses and display update
Requested features
3 requests- Add landscape mode support
- Improve widget responsiveness
- Increase bracket functionality
MD Calculator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Calculator 17
No in-app purchases
MD Calculator
- MD Calculator Premium$0.99
Questions
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