colorCalcBasic vs sci.calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
colorCalcBasic
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This is a simple tape (log) calculator with select colors, few numerical languages and a tip/split calculator. All meaningful actions are saved and recorded in the tape (log). The user can change digits colors, font size, operand colors and their shape. The tape content can be sent as text with an image to others email or sms recipients . The user can attach the image if a camera or a the photo album are accessible. The click and tap slider control the volume.
sci.calculator
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A stylish yet powerful scientific calculator. The app is designed with a single-screen layout for simple and intuitive operation. Calculation history is saved and can be reused easily. Results are shown in both mathematical notation and decimal format. 【Main Features】 • Basic arithmetic, modulo, trigonometric functions • Exponential, logarithmic, power and root calculations • Unit conversion and 47 scientific constants (CODEC2022) • Prime factorization, GCD and LCM • Binary, octal and hexadecimal calculations with logical operations • 8 memory slots • Permutations, combinations, and pseudo-random numbers • Systems of linear equations (up to 4 variables) • Polynomial equations (up to 4th degree) • Equation solving using Newton’s method • Time and angle calculations • External keyboard support 【Designed for Ease of Use】 • Unit conversion includes intuitive units such as “Tokyo Dome volume,” light-years, and cooking measurements. • Choose from 6 color themes to match your iPhone or iPad. • Quick switching between RAD/DEG and number bases on a single screen. • Supports iPad multitasking, allowing calculations alongside other apps. Clean, readable, and efficient. A scientific calculator that combines functionality with a modern design.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: colorCalcBasic at none against sci.calculator's 1. colorCalcBasic also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). sci.calculator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. sci.calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. colorCalcBasic asks for nothing beyond the download.
colorCalcBasic ships an update every 9 days, sci.calculator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and December 22, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | colorCalcBasic | sci.calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mishel munayyer | Yukihiro Shioya |
In-app purchases
colorCalcBasic
No in-app purchases
sci.calculator
- remove Ads$1.99
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