Comparison

Math Keyboard vs Calcula Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Math Keyboard

This custom keyboard simplifies typing mathematical and physics symbols, including Greek letters and superscripts/subscripts. Seamlessly input formulas into any app without needing to copy and paste from external sources. Enhance your notes, reports, and messages with ease.

Highlights
  • Superscripts/subscripts for numbers, letters, and symbols
  • Greek letters support
  • Wide variety of math symbols
  • Familiar keyboard layout
  • Quick tab switching
  • Cursor control via long-press
Features
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Struggling to type math symbols on your phone? Math Keyboard is a custom keyboard that lets you input the symbols, Greek letters, superscripts, subscripts, and more commonly used in math and physics — directly from your keyboard. No more searching the web every time just to copy a symbol. From class notes and reports to chats and memos, type math expressions smoothly in any app. 【Key Features】 Superscript / subscript for numbers, letters, and symbols Full Greek alphabet support Rich set of math symbols (basic) Custom keyboard support 【Highlights】 Same look and feel as the standard keyboard Shift key to toggle superscript / subscript (or uppercase / lowercase) Easy tab switching within the keyboard Long-press the Space key to move the cursor Add and reorder categories 【About Pro】 The free version has limited categories. Upgrade to Pro to unlock all categories, including: Standard alphabet Advanced math symbols (calculus) Arrows Logic & sets Custom keyboard You can also switch the alphabet display style between italic and regular. ※ This in-app purchase is a one-time payment. ※ To use this keyboard, you need to add it and enable "Allow Full Access" in the Settings app. (We do not collect any of your input — your privacy is fully protected.)

About

Calcula Keyboard

Features
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Calcula is a lightweight scientific math keyboard for iPhone. After you add the keyboard, you can type expressions in chats, notes, browser search bars, or any system text field, and insert the result at the current cursor position. Version 1.0 focuses on the core workflow: a basic keyboard, an f(x) scientific panel, DEG / RAD trigonometric input, in-keyboard history, and a companion app for setup guidance, basic settings, and About. It does not include accounts, cloud sync, or online computation. Settings stay on the device.

Screenshots

Math Keyboard4 screens
Calcula Keyboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calcula Keyboard at none against Math Keyboard's 1. Calcula Keyboard also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Math Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calcula Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, Calcula Keyboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Math Keyboard versus Calcula Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath KeyboardCalcula Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuta Nishimatsu锦珍 黄

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Keyboard

One-time1
  • MathKeyboard Pro$5.99
None

Calcula Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Keyboard free?
Math Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calcula Keyboard free?
Calcula Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Keyboard or Calcula Keyboard have ads?
Neither Math Keyboard nor Calcula Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Keyboard or Calcula Keyboard?
Math Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Calcula Keyboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Math Keyboard was updated on November 3, 2026 and Calcula Keyboard on October 24, 2026.

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