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Calculator‰ alternatives

Calculator‰ users are frequently frustrated by intrusive, long, and numerous ads that interrupt calculations and make the app unusable. Many seek alternatives that offer a basic, ad-free experience or more advanced features without constant interruptions or high subscription costs.

Why users look for alternatives to Calculator‰

The alternatives

Calculator₊
4.7★ · 1,723,281 ratings · Free

Calculator₊ offers large fonts that are helpful for visibility and includes features like uploading math problems via photo, though this comes at a price R52R62. It has been used by some for several years .

Better for: This app is better for users who appreciate large fonts for readability R52 and might be interested in advanced features like solving math problems from photos R62, provided they are willing to pay for a subscription R51R62. It's not for those unwilling to pay for a calculator R51R59.

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Calculator⁼
4.6★ · 357,863 ratings · Free

Calculator⁼ is noted for being simple, easy to use, quick, and accurate, offering several types of calculation options .

Better for: It suits users looking for a straightforward, easy-to-use calculator for quick and accurate calculations . However, it may not be suitable for those who want an ad-free experience, as many users complain about frequent and annoying pop-up ads R65R67R68.

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Calculator
4.5★ · 145,833 ratings · Free

This app is described as helpful for school and offers various pretty backgrounds, being completely free . It is generally considered basic and works for calculations R80.

Better for: It is better for students or users who want a free calculator with customization options like backgrounds . However, it is not ideal for those who dislike ads, as many users report too many intrusive ads, especially when using the clear function R81R82.

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Calculator for iPad₊
4.5★ · 126,044 ratings · Free

Calculator for iPad₊ works fairly well for daily use and offers an option to upgrade to remove ads R100. It can be helpful for studying math .

Better for: This app is suitable for iPad users who need a functional calculator for homework or general use and are willing to pay to remove ads R100. It is not for users who expect a free, ad-free experience or those who are concerned about privacy policies and data tracking for a calculator app R93R95R96.

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Calculator for iPad!
4.7★ · 60,918 ratings · Free

Calculator for iPad! provides both basic and scientific calculator functions and includes 'm functions' (memory functions) that users appreciate R108. It is described as simple and easy to use .

Better for: This app is better for iPad users who need both basic and scientific calculator capabilities, along with memory functions R108. However, it is not recommended for users who are bothered by ads, especially those that appear as bars over the keypad or take up significant screen space R107R110. Users also report issues with button responsiveness and being charged for features or subscriptions .

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Stick with Calculator‰ if

You should stick with Calculator‰ if you are one of the users who, despite the widespread ad complaints, still find it easy to use, accurate, and appreciate its basic functionality with large buttons, and have not yet experienced the intrusive ads or bugs that others report .

Evidence note: No alternative had too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Why do users look for alternatives to Calculator‰?
Users look for alternatives to Calculator‰ primarily because of constant, intrusive, and often long ads that pop up during calculations or immediately upon opening the app, making it unusable for quick tasks R1R3R4R10.
Are any of the alternative calculator apps ad-free?
None of the alternative calculator apps are consistently reported as entirely ad-free in their free versions; users frequently complain about ads in Calculator₊ R53, Calculator⁼ R65R67R68, Calculator R81R82, Calculator for iPad₊ R93R95, and Calculator for iPad! R107R110.
Do any alternatives offer advanced features for a price?
Yes, Calculator₊ offers advanced features like uploading math problems via photo for a price, with users mentioning a $5.99 monthly subscription or a $25 yearly subscription R51R59R62.
Are there any iPad-specific calculator alternatives?
Yes, Calculator for iPad₊ and Calculator for iPad! are alternatives specifically for iPad users R93R107. Calculator for iPad₊ allows upgrading to remove ads R100, while Calculator for iPad! offers basic and scientific functions R108.
Are there concerns about privacy with these calculator apps?
Yes, users express concerns about privacy with Calculator‰, questioning the need to sign privacy policies and suspecting data tracking for a simple calculator R19R47. Similar concerns are raised for Calculator for iPad₊, with mentions of privacy policies and a 'FORGET ME' button implying data tracking R96.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Calculator‰ 1/5 · US Constant Ad Interruption: I used this app for years but now the interruptions with ads make it unusable. I’ve deleted and moved on. Not worth downloading.
  2. [R3] Calculator‰ 3/5 · US Ads: I realize you need to make money, but EVERYTIME I hit total an ad comes up. This used to be my favorite calculator. Time to move on
  3. [R4] Calculator‰ 1/5 · US Long ads: Almost impossible to use. This app has now incorporated long ads which begin shortly after opening. No way to close the ad without seeing it the full way through.
  4. [R10] Calculator‰ 2/5 · US Too many ads: I’ve been using this calculator on my phone for years and always loved it, but recently the ads have gotten absolutely ridiculous. If I’m trying to remember numbers to calculate, I’ll forget them before I can use the calculator because it jumps to ads as soon as I open the app. I don’t know what changed but this calculator has gone from awesome to useless.
  5. [R6] Calculator‰ 3/5 · US Ad monster gets bigger and bigger: Worst part is when the ads popped up, you couldn’t get the pop up to go away to get back to the calculator screen. Had enough of it, changed to a different calculator program
  6. [R39] Calculator‰ 1/5 · US Too many ads: I used to love this calculator and then it started showing ads. I dealt with it because the ads were short and I could get out of them easily. Today, I couldn’t get out of the ad at all so I had to use a different calculator. I’m so disappointed.
  7. [R48] Calculator‰ 5/5 · US Jim: To many adds that will not allow you to log out!
  8. [R19] Calculator‰ 1/5 · US What the privacy?!: From real, what is wrong with the world. Why do I need to sign a privacy policy to use a calculator? They are gonna scan my phone & siphon my data to the highest bidder just so I can add up a stack of checks. Garbage.
  9. [R47] Calculator‰ 1/5 · US Just Deleted: Ad tracking - Always great when during a business meeting an ad pops up and you cannot use the app. I will pay for a different one so I don’t have to deal with this or the embarrassment. PS- I turned off ad tracking and also with google to no avail.
  10. [R13] Calculator‰ 1/5 · US Calculator: Won’t clear
  11. [R22] Calculator‰ 1/5 · US Calculator: Slide over not working after iPad update. Now I can’t use it for my banking.
  12. [R51] Calculator₊ 1/5 · US For a Calculator?: Why would I ever pay a reoccurring subscription…even a penny…for a calculator. Get out of here with this $5.99. 🙄
  13. [R52] Calculator₊ 5/5 · US Appreciative: Large Fonts Are Very Helpful!
  14. [R53] Calculator₊ 1/5 · US Not Worth Your Time: Shouldn’t have to sift through a million pop ups for a calculator app just to be able to use it. The payment screen for the different memberships also seems intentionally deceiving in my opinion with their “continue for free” button leading you to checkout for their free trial + subscription and the continue without adds option barely visible in the upper corner. Do better. Un
  15. [R57] Calculator₊ 1/5 · US I have a problem: Download and liked it so much paid for it . Got a new phone and I could no longer download and use what I already paid for.
  16. [R65] Calculator⁼ 1/5 · US Ad: Too many ads on iPad.
  17. [R66] Calculator⁼ 5/5 · US Review: Why ads?
  18. [R67] Calculator⁼ 3/5 · US Easy to use, but: Too many annoying pop ups!
  19. [R68] Calculator⁼ 1/5 · US Too Many Ads: Every update of this App adds more Ad’s !! The App is now almost unusable !! SAD.
  20. [R79] Calculator 2/5 · US We need to talk: This is a stupid calculator even my parents calculator is better than this so yeah
  21. [R80] Calculator 5/5 · US Calc: Very helpful
  22. [R81] Calculator 3/5 · US It was ok ig?: It worked great for everything but a little to much ads.
  23. [R82] Calculator 1/5 · US Too many ads: lol it gives me an ad every time I click the c function. Useless
  24. [R93] Calculator for iPad₊ 1/5 · US Ads galore: This used to be a decent app, but now you cant do anything without a pop up ad. This is a calculator! why the hell are there ads!?
  25. [R94] Calculator for iPad₊ 5/5 · US Hi: I love it though you should keep it free and not with paying
  26. [R95] Calculator for iPad₊ 3/5 · US Ads: Why ads no ads
  27. [R96] Calculator for iPad₊ 1/5 · US No: A calculator now needs ads, terms of service, privacy policy, and a FORGET ME button, which implies they are tracking your data, and are. For a calculator. I’m switching to a more default feel app.
  28. [R107] Calculator for iPad! 1/5 · US ADS: STOP ADS
  29. [R108] Calculator for iPad! 5/5 · US Calculator for ipad: Basic & scientific calculator
  30. [R109] Calculator for iPad! 3/5 · US It's okay. I just don't understand the scientific mode jkb. · translated
  31. [R110] Calculator for iPad! 2/5 · US Unusable with ad bar: I have been using this calculator for several years, and it was my favorite. However, recently there has been an ad bar across the bottom row of keys, and I can no longer use this calculator. I tried uninstalling it and re-installing it. At first the bar was gone, but the next time I went to use it, the ad bar was back, making it useless.
  32. [R59] Calculator₊ 1/5 · US Seriously?: I accidentally tapped on something and it wants to charge me six dollars a month for a calculator? This thing does nothing that you can’t get free very easily.
  33. [R62] Calculator₊ 4/5 · US Great Calculators: This App Has Great Calculators And Features Such As That It Allows You To Upload A Math Problem Via Photo, For A Price; My Only Issue Is That That Price Is Too Much For An App That I Use On Occasion. I Already Have ChatGPT And So Do Millions Of People, So The Price For This App Is Not Worth It. If It Were, Say, $25 For A Yearly Subscription, Then Yes, Definitely Would Subscribe.
  34. [R100] Calculator for iPad₊ 4/5 · US Works Fairly Well: I use it almost every time I need a calculator. Some ads but you can upgrade away from ads. It overall works fairly well. You should see for your self!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store