Comparison

Calculator Pro basic 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

Calculator Pro basic

This calculator app allows extensive customization of its appearance and button functions. Users can personalize wallpapers, button shapes, colors, and even the position of function buttons. It supports various calculation methods and display modes for a tailored user experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable button shapes, colors, and positions
  • Set custom wallpaper backgrounds
  • Multiple calculation methods and rounding modes
  • Adjustable decimal places and angle units
  • History log with display options
  • Supports portrait and landscape modes
Features
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Calculator Pro basic can change the position and the function of the button and set the wallpaper background freely, not to mention the color and the shape. Optimized to multitasking function of iOS.You can easy to call this app in a "Split View" or "Slide Over". The screen layout will change automatically according to the portrait or landscape mode on your iPad and iPhone and the big buttons fitted to the size and mode of display are easy to view for the user. Try to create your own calculator suitable for your tastes by using abundant setting well. FEATURES : Calculation : - Two Calculation method : functional or sequential - Three rounding mode : rounding , up or cut - Number of digits after the decimal point : free , zero , one , two , three or four - Angle unit : degree or radian Appearance : - Color or Wallpaper : Set the wallpaper with a photograph or a camera, or select a background color - Number Format : Select a digit grouping and decimal point from among the 8 types including India format - Sound of buttons : Select the button sound from nine timbres or turn off Result: - Character color:Freely set color by the slider - Background color:Freely set color and opacity by the slider - Expression color:Freely set color or hide by the slider Button : - Shape : Square , Round Square , Circle , Diamond , Heart or Cogwheel - Size : Large , Medium or Small - Dimensions : Flat , Solid or Outline - Character color:Freely set color by the slider - Background color:Freely set color and opacity by the slider - Position : The position of buttons are freely changed - Function button : Three function buttons can be changed, thease button is include Grand total, Rand, Sine,1/x, Route, etc... History : - Equals : Over write last result or Add the result the history - Vertical (portrait) mode : Indication Left , Hidden or Indication Right - Horizontal (landscape) mode : Indication place Left or Right - character color:Freely set color by the slider - background color:Freely set color and opacity by the slider - Expression color:Freely set color or hide by the slider SUPPORTS : Non retina and Retina display on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. iPhone 4 to 8 plus, iPhone SE, iPhone X, iPad 2 to iPad Pro and iPad mini to iPad mini 4 , iPod touch 3gen and later. iOS 8.0 and later.

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

Calculator Pro basic4 screens
Simple Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

Calculator Pro basic and Simple Calculator both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Calculator Pro basic's written reviews are positive against 22% of Simple Calculator's. Calculator Pro basic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Simple Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Calculator Pro basic against 4.9 for Simple Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Calculator has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Calculator Pro basic's written reviews are positive against 22% of Simple Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Pro basic ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Calculator monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calculator Pro basic versus Simple Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator Pro basicSimple Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenichi YoshikawaTakao Ichimura

Customer experience

Calculator Pro basic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simple Calculator

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

In-app purchases

None

Calculator Pro basic

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator Pro basic free?
Calculator Pro basic 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, Calculator Pro basic or Simple Calculator?
Calculator Pro basic is rated higher. Calculator Pro basic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Calculator averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Calculator Pro basic or Simple Calculator have ads?
Simple Calculator shows ads; Calculator Pro basic does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Pro basic or Simple Calculator?
Calculator Pro basic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Calculator monthly. Most recently, Calculator Pro basic was updated on August 3, 2026 and Simple Calculator on September 12, 2026.

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