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Head-to-head

Calculator for iPad₊ vs Calculator‰

Calculator for iPad₊ 4.5★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Tie
Calculator‰ 4.9★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 45

Both Calculator for iPad₊ and Calculator‰ are plagued by intrusive ads, making neither a clear winner, but Calculator‰ has a slight edge due to its higher lifetime rating and some users reporting no ads, though this is contradicted by many recent reviews.

Full reviews: Calculator for iPad₊ · Calculator‰

Both Calculator for iPad₊ and Calculator‰ are free calculator apps that users find functional but are heavily criticized for excessive and disruptive ads. While Calculator‰ boasts a higher lifetime rating and more reviews, recent feedback for both apps indicates a significant decline in user experience due to ad frequency and intrusiveness, making it difficult to recommend either wholeheartedly.

Head to head

Features tieR5R11R17R29
Calculator for iPad₊ Users find Calculator for iPad₊ to be a functional calculator, suitable for basic arithmetic and homework R5R11R17R29. Some appreciate its ability to be as easy or complex as needed . However, one user noted a lack of advanced calculations for engineers . Another user mentioned that results sometimes alter on their own .
Calculator‰ Calculator‰ is praised for being a simple, basic, and easy-to-use calculator with big buttons . Some users specifically like the clear button . One user noted a missing feature to delete the last entry without clearing the entire calculation tape .
Ease of Use tieR1R8R9R12
Calculator for iPad₊ The core calculator functionality of Calculator for iPad₊ is generally considered to work well R8R16. However, the constant and intrusive ads make it difficult or impossible to use for many, interrupting calculations and requiring waiting to close pop-ups R1R9R12R16.
Calculator‰ Calculator‰ is widely praised for its ease of use and simple interface, with users appreciating the large buttons . However, like App A, its usability is severely hampered by frequent and long ads that pop up, interrupt calculations, and are hard to close, making it unusable for many .
Reliability tieR16R34R40R44
Calculator for iPad₊ Calculator for iPad₊ is described as dependable and always ready for mathematical queries R44. However, some users report issues with ads crashing the app R34 or making it impossible to use R16R40. One user also noted that calculation results sometimes alter on their own .
Calculator‰ Calculator‰ generally works great . However, many users report that ads frequently interrupt calculations and can even prevent the app from being used until the ad finishes . One user reported the slide over feature not working after an iPad update .
Price/Value tieR1R3R4R6
Calculator for iPad₊ Calculator for iPad₊ is a free app with in-app purchases to remove ads R1R7R8. Some users are frustrated by the constant ads in the free version R1R3R4R6. There are complaints about being charged twice for iPhone and iPad on the same Apple account R10 and being tricked into subscriptions . One user finds the annual price good .
Calculator‰ Calculator‰ is free to download but heavily criticized for intrusive ads . Some users initially experienced no ads but then reported their sudden appearance . A few users mention having no ads , suggesting inconsistency or a recent change.
Support tieR10R28R65R79
Calculator for iPad₊ One user reported paying twice for a subscription to unlock history but still couldn't access it, indicating a potential issue with in-app purchase fulfillment or support R28. Another user mentioned being double-charged for iPhone and iPad versions R10.
Calculator‰ One user noted that some ads lead to a "url not found" page and clicking "legal" goes to a blank page, suggesting issues with app links or legal information R65. There are also concerns about privacy policies and data tracking R79.
Pick Calculator for iPad₊ if

You primarily need a calculator for iPad and are willing to pay an in-app purchase to remove ads, or you are okay with frequent ad interruptions R8.

Pick Calculator‰ if

You are looking for a simple, basic calculator with large buttons and hope to be among the users who experience no ads, or you are willing to tolerate significant ad interruptions .

Evidence note: Both apps suffer from overwhelming negative feedback regarding ads, which significantly impacts their perceived value and usability despite otherwise functional calculator features. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is evident as much of the negativity stems from the free tier's ad experience. Calculator‰ has a higher lifetime rating, but recent reviews for both apps are heavily skewed negative due to ad issues.

Frequently asked

Do Calculator for iPad₊ and Calculator‰ have ads?
Yes, both Calculator for iPad₊ and Calculator‰ are heavily criticized for having frequent, intrusive, and often unskippable ads that interrupt calculations and make the apps difficult to use R1R9R16R24.
Can I remove ads from Calculator for iPad₊?
Yes, Calculator for iPad₊ offers in-app purchases to remove ads R7R8, though one user reported being double-charged for iPhone and iPad versions on the same account R10 and another mentioned paying for a subscription that didn't unlock features R28.
Are there privacy concerns with these calculator apps?
Yes, users of Calculator for iPad₊ expressed concern about the app requiring terms of service, a privacy policy, and a "FORGET ME" button, implying data tracking R4. Similarly, a Calculator‰ user questioned why a calculator app needs a privacy policy and suggested it might be siphoning data R79.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] Calculator for iPad₊ 5/5 · US Mrs.: I need to learn to do rithmatic
  2. [R11] Calculator for iPad₊ 5/5 · US Not a joke: I just have it for homework bc I don’t feel like doing it Nil🤫
  3. [R17] Calculator for iPad₊ 5/5 · US Appreciation: I love having the ability to make accurate computations!
  4. [R29] Calculator for iPad₊ 5/5 · US It helps: This helped me a lot it does all math to even better this game helps you a lot
  5. [R1] 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!?
  6. [R8] 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!
  7. [R9] Calculator for iPad₊ 3/5 · US It’s meh.: Pretty helpful app for needing to study math but Out of nowhere you get an ad for calculator… WHILE USING CALCULATOR Fix that now
  8. [R12] Calculator for iPad₊ 3/5 · US The ads: The ads are so annoying I’m trying to work and then I accidentally click on one of those ads, do you need them?
  9. [R16] Calculator for iPad₊ 1/5 · US How extremely annoying to use: The calculator works wonderful but the ads that keep popping up, make it literally impossible for you to use. I hate it. I totally hate it.
  10. [R34] Calculator for iPad₊ 1/5 · US Was good until the Royal Flush ads started to crash it: I used this app for years with a small ad in the corner, then regular updates started encroaching screen space and today some gambling game called Royal Flush just took over the entire screen making this app useless. I have ZERO INTREST in this stupid game.
  11. [R40] Calculator for iPad₊ 1/5 · US Too many Ads: Too many ads, can’t even do a simple calculation before one starts playing and you can’t clock out of it even if you wait for it to end. Terrible!
  12. [R44] Calculator for iPad₊ 5/5 · US Dependable: Every time I need it, it’s always there. Never down. Never disrupted. Always ready for whatever mathematical query I may have.
  13. [R3] Calculator for iPad₊ 3/5 · US Ads: Why ads no ads
  14. [R4] 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.
  15. [R6] Calculator for iPad₊ 3/5 · US Okay but just use a real one: Good but why ads it is literally just a calculator. Also this is not why i rated it lower but i do not understand half of the components that you can use. A real calculator has no ads👍🏻
  16. [R10] Calculator for iPad₊ 1/5 · US Double charge?: They want you to pay 1 fee to use on iphone and another to use on ipad…even on same apple account. Not ok
  17. [R28] Calculator for iPad₊ 1/5 · US Selling upgrade that doesn’t work: Have used the app for years and the out of the blue you have to pay a subscription fee to unlock the history. Ok, but I have paid twice now and still can’t see my history. Con!!
  18. [R65] Calculator‰ 5/5 · US Great Calculator: I love your app, thankyou! Just wanted to mention that some of your ads go to a "url not found" page and also when I click "legal," it goes to a blank page.
  19. [R79] 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.
  20. [R24] Calculator for iPad₊ 3/5 · US Ads kill this app: I wanted a simple calculator for my ipad since apple doesn’t have it as an option (for some reason??). This one was great but having ads not only present but take over the whole screen in a pop up that you have to wait a few seconds to click out of make it unbearable. I’d rather just create a homepage shortcut to a webpage calculator 🙄
  21. [R7] Calculator for iPad₊ 1/5 · US Fruity, requires in app purchases get rid of ads.: Fruity, requires in app purchases get rid of ads.

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