Comparison

Max Calc vs Calculator Plug

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

Head to head
About

Max Calc

This app offers a versatile calculation suite, combining standard, scientific, developer, and accounting functions. It also includes a unit converter and tools for health and date calculations, all within a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Standard and Scientific Calculator
  • Developer Calculator (hex, binary)
  • Accounting Calculator
  • 130+ Unit Converter
  • Body and Date/Time Calculator
  • History tracking
  • Customizable result formatting
Features
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Max Calc: Your All-in-One Calculator App Max Calc is more than just a calculator; it's a comprehensive toolset designed to simplify your calculations across various domains. With its six-in-one functionality, you can effortlessly handle everything from basic arithmetic to complex scientific computations, developer-specific tasks, financial calculations, unit conversions, and even personal health metrics. Key features include: * Standard and Scientific Calculator: Perform basic and advanced calculations with ease. * Developer Calculator: Work with hexadecimal, binary, and 7-64 bit numbers, along with integer/real number CPU representation and signed/unsigned arithmetic. * Accounting Calculator: Tackle financial calculations with dedicated functions. * 130+ Unit Converter: Convert between various units of measurement effortlessly. * Body and Date/Time Calculator: Calculate BMI, age, and more. Max Calc is designed with simplicity in mind, providing a user-friendly interface without compromising on functionality. Enjoy features like memory storage, history tracking, customizable result formatting, and more.

About

Calculator Plug

Access over 450 specialized calculators for construction, finance, health, trades, and more. This app offers a clean, offline-capable interface for quick, accurate calculations without intrusive ads.

Highlights
  • 450+ searchable calculators
  • Offline functionality
  • Clean dark interface
  • Construction calculators
  • Finance calculators
  • Health and fitness calculators
  • Trades calculators
Features
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Calculator Plug puts 450+ real-world calculators in one fast, clean app - built for people who need a real answer, not a search engine full of pop-ups. CATEGORIES - Construction and home: concrete, drywall, flooring, roofing, framing, square footage - Finance and money: mortgage, loan, refinance, compound interest, ROI, retirement - Health and fitness: BMI, calories, macros, body fat, heart rate, pace - Math and science: algebra, geometry, statistics, chemistry, physics - Trades: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, structural engineering - Trading and investing: position size, pip value, cost basis, capital gains - Conversions, automotive, business, date and time, and more - Field pack: local weather, tides, sunrise/sunset and moon times FEATURES - 450+ calculators, searchable in a tap - Works offline (except live weather and tides) - Pro unlocks every calculator; Pro+ adds the professional suite - Clean dark interface, no clutter Free to use with a core set. Pro and Pro+ unlock the full library. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Max Calc4 screens
Calculator Plug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Max Calc at free against Calculator Plug's free with in-app purchases. Calculator Plug's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Max Calc sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Calculator Plug sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Max Calc against 5.0 for Calculator Plug. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max Calc ships an update every 9 days, Calculator Plug every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Max Calc versus Calculator Plug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax CalcCalculator Plug
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnatolii MazkunMark Gabrielli

Customer experience

Max Calc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Calculator Plug

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Max Calc

One-time2
  • 5 days Free Using All PremiumFree
  • Premium features$4.99
4 purchases

Calculator Plug

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro+ Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
  • Pro+ Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Max Calc free?
Max Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator Plug free?
Calculator Plug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Max Calc or Calculator Plug?
Max Calc and Calculator Plug are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Max Calc or Calculator Plug have ads?
Neither Max Calc nor Calculator Plug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max Calc or Calculator Plug?
Max Calc ships an update every 9 days, and Calculator Plug every 4 days. Most recently, Max Calc was updated on November 3, 2026 and Calculator Plug on October 31, 2026.

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