Comparison

Xmart Calculator Pro vs Calctan

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

Head to head
About

Xmart Calculator Pro

This app functions as an intelligent, programmable calculator that allows users to define custom algebraic functions. It provides instant results as expressions are updated and offers step-by-step calculation traceability. Users can save, recall, and share their calculation history.

Highlights
  • Define custom algebraic functions
  • Instant calculation results
  • Step-by-step calculation traceability
  • Save and recall calculation history
  • Configurable appearance (colors, fonts)
  • Includes a mortgage calculator
Features
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Let's look at some simple questions: Question 1: James can make $200 per day, what would be his annual income ( He works 5 days a week, 48 weeks per year) ? This is easy, just enter an expression as this in Xmart Calculator: 200 x 5 x 48 Question 2: How many times of tapping a button to calculate his annual income? 8 times on a normal calculator, 7 times on Xmart Calculator (you don't need to tap the '=' button). Question 3: What if his day rate is $320, $400, $500...? Well, very similar: 320 x 5 x 48; 400 x 5 x 48; 500 x 5 x 48... What's the problem? With a normal calculator, we have to enter the same buttons 'x 5 x 48' very time when the only value changes is just the day rate. Is there any way to just enter the day rate and the result will update automatically? With Xmart Calculator, YES! You can define a Algebra function like this: "IncomeByDay(X) = X x 5 x 48" Then you can just select the function and enter the value for 'X' and the result will update straight away! To get James annual income, you just need to tap buttons 4 times. -- End of questions -- Xmart Calculator is appreciated as an intelligent, programmable and expandable calculator based on text expression. In addition to most of the common and scientific functions, users can also define personal functions. All calculations are step-by-step traceable. **Quick start: * There is no '=' button in this calculator app, it will calculate and show result as soon as the expression is updated. * Swipe up/down to hide/show the history records. * Swipe left and right to hide/show the scientific/math functions. **Main feature: * Custom functions: user can define any algebra functions with up to 9 parameters. * Use a custom function in the main expression or play with it separately. * Calculate and show result instantly when the input is updated. * Most common scientific & math functions are included. * Save calculation to history * Review & Recall history results or expressions * Name/label a history item meaningfully * Record and show step by step details of the calculation * Share history with friends * Fast mortgage calculator is included **Additional features * Support Apple Watch & iMessage * Auto save: turn ON/OFF or set a custom timer for saving results automatically * Colours, layouts and fonts are configurable, you can design your own calculator. * Turn ON/OFF button sounds. * Select button sound from 6 different options

About

Calctan

This app offers a high-precision scientific and financial calculator with a smart formula workspace and an auditable tape for tracking calculations. It's designed for students and professionals needing to edit complex expressions, manage finances, and export reports.

Highlights
  • Smart formula editing with tap-to-edit cursor
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Advanced scientific math functions
  • Auditable calculation tape
  • Exportable reports via AirPrint/PDF
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Calctan is a high-precision scientific and financial tape calculator designed for iPhone and iPad. Built for students, engineers, accountants, and business professionals, Calctan bridges the gap between scientific computing and practical everyday finance. Edit complex formulas with ease, audit running totals on a printable tape, and enjoy a distraction-free workspace with zero ads. KEY FEATURES 1. SMART FORMULA WORKSPACE • Tap-to-Edit Cursor: Tap anywhere in your expression to fix numbers, operators, or parentheses instantly—no need to clear your work and start over. • Dedicated Undo & Redo: Step backward and forward through previous edits effortlessly with intuitive controls. • Live Syntax & Instant Preview: Real-time calculation results with automatic balancing of parentheses as you type. • Fluid Multi-Line Display: Dynamic scaling ensures long, complex formulas are never cut off. 2. ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC ENGINE • Complete Math Suite: Trigonometric functions (radians/degrees, inverse, hyperbolic), factorials, permutations, powers, roots, modulo, and logarithms. • True Order of Operations: Context-aware order of operations with high-precision calculations that eliminate floating-point rounding errors. • Built-in & Custom Constants: Standard libraries for mathematics, physics, and chemistry, plus custom slots for tax rates, currency multipliers, or business margins. 3. ACCOUNTING TAPE & REPORT EXPORT • Auditable Calculation History: Every calculation is automatically logged on a persistent digital paper tape. • Label & Categorize: Add custom notes, tags, and project labels to organize expenses, homework sets, or client billing. • Batch Operations: Select multiple past entries to calculate running totals on the fly. • AirPrint & PDF Export: Generate clean, itemized calculation sheets ready to print, save, or share. 4. DESIGNED FOR PRODUCTIVITY • Haptic Feedback & Precision Control: Smooth cursor dragging and tactile feedback optimized for high-speed input. • iPad Multitasking: Full support for Split View, Slide Over, external keyboards, and trackpads. • Seamless iCloud Sync: Keep your saved formulas, custom constants, and calculation tapes synchronized across all your devices. • High-Contrast Themes: Handcrafted color palettes engineered to minimize eye strain during long study or work sessions. • Private & Ad-Free: Zero tracking, no telemetry, and no ads. Your calculations remain strictly on your device and private iCloud storage. PERFECT FOR: • STEM & College Students: Algebra, calculus, physics, and lab assignments with clear, step-by-step editing. • Finance & Accounting: Tax prep, budgeting, invoice balancing, and expense verification with itemized logs. • Retail & Small Business: Fast customer totals, margin/discount calculations, and printable audit trails.

Screenshots

Xmart Calculator Pro4 screens
Calctan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Xmart Calculator Pro and Calctan both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Xmart Calculator Pro's written reviews are positive against 29% of Calctan's. Xmart Calculator Pro also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Calctan's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Calctan is free to download; Xmart Calculator Pro costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Xmart Calculator Pro against 4.5 for Calctan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 61 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Xmart Calculator Pro's written reviews are positive against 29% of Calctan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xmart Calculator Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Calctan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Xmart Calculator Pro versus Calctan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXmart Calculator ProCalctan
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (153 ratings)4.5 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings153 — better61
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXHLIUJorge Lozada

Customer experience

Xmart Calculator Pro

All ratings153 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.5%

Calctan

All ratings61 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Xmart Calculator Pro

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Illegal character error when reusing equals button result
  • Preferences dialog opens on equals button tap
  • Save button disappeared in history feature
  • Percentage key calculations malfunction
  • Decimal multiplication errors
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  • Cursor jumping when editing functions
  • Pop-up ads freezing application
  • Inconsistent percentage operation behavior

Requested features

8 requests
  • Fraction form results display
  • RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) support
  • Better iPad screen optimization
  • Decimal input accepting '.2' as '0.2'
  • Smart decimal place display
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  • Portrait mode option for iPad
  • Easier custom function editing interface
  • Light color theme with dark font contrast

Calctan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Xmart Calculator Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Calctan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xmart Calculator Pro free?
Xmart Calculator Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calctan free?
Calctan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xmart Calculator Pro or Calctan?
Calctan is rated higher. Xmart Calculator Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Calctan averages 4.5 from 61 ratings.
Do Xmart Calculator Pro or Calctan have ads?
Neither Xmart Calculator Pro nor Calctan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xmart Calculator Pro or Calctan?
Xmart Calculator Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Calctan every 3 months. Most recently, Xmart Calculator Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Calctan on November 11, 2026.

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