# Calculator vs XCalc Calculator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XCalc Calculator at 80% against Calculator's 0%. XCalc Calculator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XCalc Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

XCalc Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCalc Calculator has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Calculator's written reviews are positive against 80% of XCalc Calculator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator | XCalc Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id987545327/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcalc-calculator/id1664639923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vyasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/539337069) | [秀丽 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664323229) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id987545327)

A simple, neat, and brilliant calculator that displays entire calculations and answers at once. Personalize your experience by choosing your favorite color theme. Works on iPhone and iPod.

**Highlights:** Simple and neat interface, Displays full calculation and answer, Customizable color themes, Works on Apple Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XCalc Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcalc-calculator/id1664639923)

An efficient and minimalist calculator app offering essential arithmetic functions, including parentheses and percentages. It features a clean interface, customizable themes, and a history log for easy access to past calculations. The app is designed for quick startup and convenient operation.

**Highlights:** Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Parentheses and percentage support, Thousands separator display, Adjustable decimal places, Calculation history log, Black and white themed skins

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| permanent member | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP Activity | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator free?

Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XCalc Calculator free?

XCalc Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator or XCalc Calculator?

XCalc Calculator is rated higher. Calculator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while XCalc Calculator averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Calculator or XCalc Calculator have ads?

XCalc Calculator shows ads; Calculator does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*