Calcy vs Calculator Classic Basic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calcy
This utility app provides a comprehensive calculator with a history of previous calculations and automatic number saving. It offers scientific functions, constants, and supports both portrait and landscape orientations. A premium subscription unlocks all features for an annual fee.
- Calculation history
- Automatically save numbers
- Scientific notation
- Portrait and landscape support
- Copy result
- Scientific functions (sin, cos, tan, etc.)
- Mathematical constants (pi, e)
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Calcy - Calculator for iPad and iPhone. You can look up and easy use previous calculations. Features: - History of calculations - Automatically save numbers - Scientific notation - Portrait and landscape orientations - Copy result Functions: - sin - cos - tan - arcsin - arccos - arctan - x² - x³ - xⁿ - ²√x - ³√x - ⁿ√x - 1/x - ln - log Constants: - pi - e Premium: Subscription available for $0.99/year and provides access to all features. Your subscription will renew automatically each year and payment will be charged to your iTunes Account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: http://gv-apps.com/appsTermsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: http://gv-apps.com/appsPrivacyPolicy.html
Calculator Classic Basic
This app provides a straightforward and user-friendly interface for performing essential mathematical calculations. It features large buttons and a clear display, making everyday math tasks simple and efficient for a wide range of users.
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Percentage calculations
- Memory functions
- Clear, large display
- Intuitive user interface
- Responsive design for all iOS devices
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Get back to basics with Calculator Classic, the perfect app for quick and accurate calculations. Designed with simplicity in mind, this app offers a clean, intuitive interface that makes everyday math effortless. Whether you're balancing your budget, solving homework, or splitting a bill, Calculator Classic has you covered. Key Features: Basic Operations: Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages with ease. Clear Display: Large, easy-to-read numbers and a user-friendly layout. Memory Functions: Store and recall values for seamless calculations. Responsive Design: Works flawlessly on all iOS devices, from iPhone to iPad. Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone who needs a dependable calculator without the clutter of advanced features. Download Calculator Classic today and make math simple again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Calcy at 4.8 against Calculator Classic Basic's 3.8. Calcy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (43 vs 4). Calculator Classic Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Calcy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Calculator Classic Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calcy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calcy has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Calcy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calculator Classic Basic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Calcy ships an update every 2 months, Calculator Classic Basic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calcy | Calculator Classic Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (43 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vitalii Gryniuk | Matrix Software Co. |
Customer experience
Calcy
Calculator Classic Basic
In-app purchases
Calcy
- Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Year
- Remove Ads$0.99
Calculator Classic Basic
No in-app purchases
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