Calculator Pro basic vs XCalc Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
XCalc Calculator
An efficient and minimalist calculator app offering essential arithmetic functions, including parentheses and percentages. It features a clean interface, customizable themes, and a history log for easy access to past calculations. The app is designed for quick startup and convenient operation.
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Parentheses and percentage support
- Thousands separator display
- Adjustable decimal places
- Calculation history log
- Black and white themed skins
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XCalc calculator, an efficient and minimalist calculator. Fully functional, more practical, occupies less space, and is very convenient to operate. Product Features -Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, parentheses, and percentage signs -Display in thousands -Level reminder -The calculation process of freely setting the number of decimal places after the decimal point: The calculation process is fully recorded, making it easy to access and edit at any time. The black and white themed skin has two types of skins, simple and atmospheric, exquisite and cool. The operation is simple and efficient: fast startup, convenient operation, simple and efficient, super time saving!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator Pro basic at none against XCalc Calculator's 3. Calculator Pro basic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). XCalc Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. XCalc Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Calculator Pro basic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calculator Pro basic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCalc Calculator has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Calculator Pro basic's written reviews are positive against 80% of XCalc Calculator's.
Calculator Pro basic ships an update every 3 weeks, XCalc Calculator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator Pro basic | XCalc Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenichi Yoshikawa | 秀丽 周 |
Customer experience
Calculator Pro basic
XCalc Calculator
In-app purchases
Calculator Pro basic
No in-app purchases
XCalc Calculator
- permanent member$3.99
- VIP Activity$6.99
- VIP$9.99
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