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Calculator for ipad

Is a native calculator in plans to be added to iOS for ipad? Makes no sense that there is one for iphone and not one for ipad. I would like to add it to my control center for ease.

Posted on Jun 17, 2022 2:02 PM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2022 6:42 PM

There has never, ever been a native calculator app, for the very same reasons that their has been NO weather app for iPads/iPadOS.

Apple never finished developing or designing an acceptable and unique calculator app or weather app for iPad.

And, for the past 10 years, now, since, there is a whole third party, iOS App Store marketplace/cottage industry for a plethora of exceptional iPad calculator and weather apps, now!

So, a native iPadOS calculator app or weather app for iPad is, now, not even being considered, any longer, by Apple.

Apple had an opportunity to create unique iPad calculator and weather apps for iPad with the totally redesigned iPadOS, but Apple, once again, squandered this perfect opportunity.

Tap and read the story below.


https://www.cultofmac.com/421893/why-the-ipad-has- never-shipped-with-a-calculator-app/


Also, YouTube video with an included interview with Craig Federighi, from Apple on why NO calculator app for iPad/iPadOS.


https://youtu.be/WK_AtW66XI0


Craig Federighi, from Apple, interview is at the 2 minute 50 second mark of this video.



Apple just has lots of other priorities and a calculator app aimed/designed just for iPad is no longer one of Apple’s priorities.

Apple has waaay too many other irons in the fire, already.



There is also NO real Weather app, as yet, (only a Weather widget ), Wallet app OR Health app for iPad, either.


You will need to go to the iOS App Store and decide on a free or paid ( to remove ads ) third party calculator or weather apps.


If you are one of these groups of users who is, vehemently, opposed to paying any third party iPad calculator or weather app developer for their work in creating such apps, here is, but one totally free ( no ads ) calculator app that you can add to your iPad, from the iOS App Store .


Sci:Pro Calculator.


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sci-pro-calculator/id684978583


There are many more third party calculator apps. Some free with ads.


Others that range from $0.99- $2.99 that offer both no ads and additional features that add value to their calculator and weather apps.

The choices are up to you..


I use Calc-Pro HD for iPad and Digits


Calc Pro HD -iPad Calculator


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calc-pro-hd-ipad-calculator/id457004119


Digits Tape Calculator


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digits-tape-calculator/id364500115



Best of Luck to You!

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Jun 19, 2022 6:42 PM in response to Mamaclaw

There has never, ever been a native calculator app, for the very same reasons that their has been NO weather app for iPads/iPadOS.

Apple never finished developing or designing an acceptable and unique calculator app or weather app for iPad.

And, for the past 10 years, now, since, there is a whole third party, iOS App Store marketplace/cottage industry for a plethora of exceptional iPad calculator and weather apps, now!

So, a native iPadOS calculator app or weather app for iPad is, now, not even being considered, any longer, by Apple.

Apple had an opportunity to create unique iPad calculator and weather apps for iPad with the totally redesigned iPadOS, but Apple, once again, squandered this perfect opportunity.

Tap and read the story below.


https://www.cultofmac.com/421893/why-the-ipad-has- never-shipped-with-a-calculator-app/


Also, YouTube video with an included interview with Craig Federighi, from Apple on why NO calculator app for iPad/iPadOS.


https://youtu.be/WK_AtW66XI0


Craig Federighi, from Apple, interview is at the 2 minute 50 second mark of this video.



Apple just has lots of other priorities and a calculator app aimed/designed just for iPad is no longer one of Apple’s priorities.

Apple has waaay too many other irons in the fire, already.



There is also NO real Weather app, as yet, (only a Weather widget ), Wallet app OR Health app for iPad, either.


You will need to go to the iOS App Store and decide on a free or paid ( to remove ads ) third party calculator or weather apps.


If you are one of these groups of users who is, vehemently, opposed to paying any third party iPad calculator or weather app developer for their work in creating such apps, here is, but one totally free ( no ads ) calculator app that you can add to your iPad, from the iOS App Store .


Sci:Pro Calculator.


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sci-pro-calculator/id684978583


There are many more third party calculator apps. Some free with ads.


Others that range from $0.99- $2.99 that offer both no ads and additional features that add value to their calculator and weather apps.

The choices are up to you..


I use Calc-Pro HD for iPad and Digits


Calc Pro HD -iPad Calculator


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calc-pro-hd-ipad-calculator/id457004119


Digits Tape Calculator


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digits-tape-calculator/id364500115



Best of Luck to You!

Jun 17, 2022 2:19 PM in response to Mamaclaw

Contributors here have absolutely no insight into Apple’s product development roadmap - and the Terms that govern participation within these communities disallow any speculation.


Unlike iOS for iPhone, iOS/iPadOS for iPad has never included a calculator. There is some Apple folklore as to the reasoning, but as this is entirely irrelevant to your question, I’ll leave you to research this if it is of interest.


There are some good Ad-free examples of Calculator Apps obtainable from the App Store - arguably better than Apple’s iPhone offering - and some very good paid examples.


Herewith a single sample of each from my personal favourites:


Free: Sci:Pro Calculator

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/sci-pro-calculator/id684978583


Paid: PCalc

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pcalc/id284666222

Calculator for ipad

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