Comparison

iCalc Lite vs Simple Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iCalc Lite

A straightforward and lightweight calculator app designed for iPad. It offers essential arithmetic and trigonometric functions in both basic portrait and scientific landscape modes, making it suitable for daily use.

Highlights
  • Basic arithmetic functions
  • Trigonometric functions
  • Portrait mode
  • Landscape scientific mode
  • Lightweight design
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iCalc is a simple, light-weight and easy-to-use iPad calculator app with the most common calculator arithmetic and trigonometric functions, both in basic (portrait) and in scientific (landscape) mode. A must for your iPad and your day-to-day needs! Did you like it? Do you have any issue? Add a review or comment on the App Store! Want more? Take a look at the new full version of iCalc in the App Store!

About

Simple Calculator

This utility app offers a straightforward calculator experience with a familiar interface. It includes features like calculation history, formula display, and clipboard support for easy copying and pasting. It also handles percentage calculations and decimal separators.

Highlights
  • Familiar operation system
  • Calculation history
  • Calculation formula display
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Percentage calculations
  • Supports period or comma decimal separators
Features
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iCalc is a simple and easy-to-use calculator that uses a familiar operation system. It can be calculated by the same operation as real calculators. (Compliant with calculator of company C) It also has functions unique to the calculator app, such as displaying calculation history and calculation formulas. There is ⓘ button to display the information page that describes instructions. Thank you for using iCalc. (Instructions) The operation for Arithmetic Calculations, Root Calculations, Constant Calculation and Independent Memory Calculation are the same as real general calculators. (Compliant with calculator of company C) The original operations and functions are as follows. - After calculation with the [=] key, the result is displayed on the main display and a white frame is added. - If you tap an operator key instead of [=] key to calculate, the operator turns white, indicating that you are preparing for the next calculation. - The calculation formula is displayed below the main display. - Flipping the main display while inputting, the minimum digit of the displayed input value will be erased one by one. - Flipping the MR display for independent memory to erase the value in independent memory. - Call the calculation history with [< Prev] key. Repeat tapping to call older history. If you called a calculation history that was too old, you can use [Next >] key to return to newer history. - Tapping [C] key to erase the entered value. And [C] key changes to [AC] key. - Tapping [MR] key to enter the value of the independent memory. And [MR] key changes to [MC] key. - [Copy] and [Paste] keys for clipboard. - Percent Calculations What is 25% of 100? [1] [00] [×] [2] [5] [%] → 50 25% of what number is 100? [1] [00] [÷] [2] [5] [%] → 400 What is 100 increased by 25%?   [1] [00] [+] [2] [5] [%] → 125 What is 100 decreased by 25%?   [1] [00] [−] [2] [5] [%] → 75 - Can be used in environments where either a period or a comma is used as the decimal separator. (Others) - The calculation range is −999,999,999,999 ~ 999,999,999,999. - The maximum number of digits is 12. - The developer assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app.

Screenshots

Simple Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Calculator at monthly against iCalc Lite's every 7 months. Simple Calculator also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 0%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). iCalc Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iCalc Lite's written reviews are positive against 22% of Simple Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCalc Lite ships an update every 7 months, Simple Calculator monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCalc Lite versus Simple Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCalc LiteSimple Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings)4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews22.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1228 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGilbert Montane PintoTakao Ichimura

Customer experience

iCalc Lite

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Simple Calculator

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

iCalc Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCalc Lite free?
iCalc Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Calculator free?
Simple Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCalc Lite or Simple Calculator?
Simple Calculator is rated higher. iCalc Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Simple Calculator averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do iCalc Lite or Simple Calculator have ads?
Both iCalc Lite and Simple Calculator show ads.
Which is updated more often, iCalc Lite or Simple Calculator?
iCalc Lite ships an update every 7 months, and Simple Calculator monthly. Most recently, iCalc Lite was updated on November 2, 2026 and Simple Calculator on November 7, 2026.

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