Apple Finally Plans to Release a Calculator App for iPad Later This Year

[DrPangloss1759]

Why is this even f-in news?

 

[PBG4 Dude]

While I'm interested in seeing the integration with Notes, good to excellent free (and ad-free) calculators are not exactly scarce for the iPad, nor are inexpensive to more expensive but powerful options. Just off the top of my head on the free front:

- The Spotlight search field (yes, I know - but I'm always surprised to find out someone doesn't know about this option);
- NumWorks (powerful, classical layout);
- The GeoGebra and Desmos apps (multiple types and layout options for both);
- Microsoft Math Solver (handwriting oriented);
- PCalc Lite (ad-free - can be enhanced via in-app purchases)

On the paid front, I'm pretty sure that every possible option, from traditional four-function versions to symbolic math apps, as well as virtual versions of pretty much every calculator ever created by HP or TI, is available. In fact, TI has a version of its top-of-the line TI-Nspire specially designed for the iPad...

Every iPad comes with Numbers for free. Should cover anyone’s calculating needs…

 

[jon9091]

So, it took 14 years to do the math. 🥴

 

[tomtad]

Why is this even f-in news?

Because the iPad, bizarrely, has had no built in Calculator app for 14 years

 

[Marco Klobas]

Curious to see how it will handle the portrait/landscape orientation.

 

[Jackbequickly]

First thing I do to every Apple product like the iPhone and iPad is to install a HP calculator app with RPN.

RPN RULES!!!

 

[Tripps9000]

Whoopie this really does not mean much to me 14 years to put a calculator on the iPad really is not news 🗞️ 😂🤣

 

[UrbanJoe1]

Why not just release this through the App Store instead?

 

[tomtad]

Why not just release this through the App Store instead?

Because I suspect it will be integrated into the OS somehow similar to making a quick note or PiP video, it won't just be a giant full screen calculator

 

[Biro]

I’ve got Everday Calculator for iPad. No ads and it’s free. I don’t need Apple’s version anymore. And if they don’t get their act together, over the next two or three years I’m going to find solid alternatives to each Apple device I own. The chickens are coming home to roost.

 

[oneMadRssn]

It would be cool if Apple implemented a good fractional calculator in the Calculator app. For carpentry with these silly imperial units is tough without a fractional calculator. Who can do 3 3/16" + 2 5/8" in their head? And doing on a regular decimal calculator is useless. There are paid or ad-supported apps that do it, but it will be a cold day in hell before I pay for a calculator app.

 

[hardik7]

Finally they did it. And it is high time for revamp of iPhone native calculator app. It is seriously lagging when compared with competition.

1. History feature is still missing. I have to simply rely on using search option when I want to see history of my current calculation.
2. After choosing an operation, entering the second number causes the first one in the equation to disappear. Why Apple needed to blatantly replicate physical calculator?
3. I guess asking for built-in unit converter is too much while Samsung had it for years.
4. Can they simply allow us to delete any number instead of using swipe (hidden gesture) to delete numbers which is still cumbersome process as I simply can't tap, hold and drag my finger to delete my desired number. There is no backspace.

 

[Gator5000e]

In a footnote, Apple said the calculator will initially only be released with addition and subtraction functions. Multiplication and division will be released in a later update.

 

[anthogag]

The May 7th event should start with the calculator app for iPad. Everyone will stand up a cheer.

 

[Nathaniel_Wu]

First thing I do to every Apple product like the iPhone and iPad is to install a HP calculator app with RPN.

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What is this app? Looks sharp! Could you share a link? I can't seem to find it in the App Store, none of the screenshots look the same

 

[Nathaniel_Wu]

3. I guess asking for built-in unit converter is too much while Samsung had it for years.

For now, you can do that in the spotlight search box. Just type something like "100 yards to inches", for some common ones you don't even need to type the latter part, like in this example, it converts it to 91.44 meters as soon as you finish typing "100 yard".

 

[Apple2501]

Ai calculator. Answers always 42

 

[hans1972]

Will be good to have a proper calculator app opposed to all those ad ridden ones in the store.

So you don't support developers then?

 

[hans1972]

Everyone who wants Apple to develop a calculator app, why haven't you supported a developer and paid for one of theirs calculator app?

 

[Wingdinger]

I feel like I’m in an alternate reality. USB-C iPhones? 3rd party app stores? Emulators on the App Store? Calculator app on iPads? What is this world coming to? 😂 Totally in favor of all of these btw. Took too long.

 

[JordanCautious]

"Courage to innovate" - Tim Cook probably

 

[jrath1]

I was beginning to think the Apple TV would get a calculator app before the iPad.

 

[Chazak]

Just a few days past the point where it matters to anyone.

 

[Chazak]

Steve Jobs turning around in his grave.

Did he tell you that personally?

 

[hardik7]

For now, you can do that in the spotlight search box. Just type something like "100 yards to inches", for some common ones you don't even need to type the latter part, like in this example, it converts it to 91.44 meters as soon as you finish typing "100 yard".

That is what I am doing. I am also using the same spotlight search when I want to see history for my long addition numbers.


This is still not at all user friendly method.