Comparison

Calculator Smart vs Calculator Pro Lite

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

Head to head
About

Calculator Smart

This app offers a powerful and precise calculator for everyday math and advanced scientific computations. It features a clean interface with large buttons, supporting complex equations, multiple modes, and intuitive input methods. Personalize your experience with colorful skins and custom icons.

Highlights
  • 30+ scientific operations
  • Degrees and Radians support
  • Parentheses and nested equations
  • Intuitive input with slide-to-delete
  • Copy & Paste results
  • Apple Watch app and Lock Screen Widget
  • Colorful skins and custom icons
Features
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Calculator Smart is the most powerful and precise calculator for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch — built for everyday math and advanced scientific computations alike. Whether you need a quick percentage or a complex nested equation with parentheses, Calculator Smart handles it all with a clean, modern interface and lightning-fast big buttons. Scientific & Standard Modes • 30+ scientific operations including trigonometry, logarithms, and more • Degrees and Radians support • Parentheses and nested parentheses for complex equations • Output in Decimal or Scientific Notation (mantissa/exponent) Intuitive Input • Slide to delete wrong digits instantly • Double-tap or long-press to Copy & Paste results • Full External Keyboard support (Bluetooth & Smart Keyboard) • Three-digit grouping with locale-specific decimal and thousands separators Cross-Platform & Widgets • Apple Watch app with Complication shortcuts • Lock Screen Widget — calculate without unlocking your device • Messages Extension — share results directly in conversations • Multitasking: Slide Over and Split View (iPad) Personalization • Colorful skins to match your style • Custom App Icons that match your chosen skin • Button sound feedback for a satisfying tactile feel Universal Purchase — buy once, use on all your Apple devices. Download Calculator Smart for FREE today!

About

Calculator Pro Lite

A highly customizable calculator app offering a modern interface and extensive features. Personalize themes, button layouts, and visual elements. Track your calculations with a detailed history and access scientific functions.

Highlights
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Dual-line display
  • Calculation history
  • Scientific calculator functions
  • Adjustable font size
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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A modern calculator with extensive customization and powerful features. Design it exactly how you want it. Used by millions. Supported by ads. MAKE IT YOURS ・Create custom themes with your own gradients, colors, or photos ・Choose from multiple button shapes and customize all colors ・Modern flat interface that looks great on any device ・6 layouts including extra-large button options ・Complete control over every visual element SEE EVERY STEP ・Dual-line display - shows your input and result simultaneously ・Multi-line input for long equations ・Tap & hold to move the cursor or copy and paste where you want SAVE YOUR WORK ・History saves every calculation with time and date ・Label important calculations for easy reference ・Email single calculations or complete history ・Swipe down to review previous work PROFESSIONAL FEATURES ・Full scientific calculator when needed ・Memory buttons with values displayed ・Percentage and backspace buttons ・Automatic scientific notation ・VoiceOver accessibility OPTIONAL IN APP PURCHASES ・Today View Widget (iOS 17 and below) ・Multiple History Tapes ADDITIONAL CUSTOMIZATION ・Adjustable font size and bold text ・Dark Mode support ・Left-handed mode ・Customizable button symbols and decimal settings ・iPad Split View and 3D Touch support ・Gesture controls for quick access URL Scheme: calculatorproelitefree://

Screenshots

Calculator Smart4 screens
Calculator Pro Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

Calculator Smart and Calculator Pro Lite both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Calculator Pro Lite's written reviews are positive against 36% of Calculator Smart's. Calculator Pro Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Calculator Smart's advantage is device support (6 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating 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. Calculator Smart sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Calculator Pro Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calculator Smart against 4.6 for Calculator Pro Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Pro Lite has 3.1K ratings behind it against 494, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Calculator Smart's written reviews are positive against 79% of Calculator Pro Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Smart ships an update every 4 months, Calculator Pro Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calculator Smart versus Calculator Pro Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator SmartCalculator Pro Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (494 ratings) — better4.6 (3.1K ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4943.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiroslav OtsedarskiCider Software LLC

Customer experience

Calculator Smart

All ratings494 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral27.3%
Negative36.4%

Calculator Pro Lite

All ratings3,066 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative13.8%

Bugs and requests

Calculator Smart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Calculator Pro Lite

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when too many ads are shown
  • Ads cover up parts of the calculator interface

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More customization options
  • Ability to save/export calculation history

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Calculator Smart

One-time3
  • Colorful Skins and Remove Ads$1.99
  • Colorful Skins$1.99
  • Colorful Skins for Mac app$1.99
None

Calculator Pro Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator Smart free?
Calculator Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator Pro Lite free?
Calculator Pro Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Smart or Calculator Pro Lite?
Calculator Smart is rated higher. Calculator Smart averages 4.7 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while Calculator Pro Lite averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Calculator Smart or Calculator Pro Lite have ads?
Both Calculator Smart and Calculator Pro Lite show ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Smart or Calculator Pro Lite?
Calculator Smart ships an update every 4 months, and Calculator Pro Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Calculator Smart was updated on September 12, 2026 and Calculator Pro Lite on September 23, 2026.

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