# colorCalcBasic vs TabPad

The clearest difference is rating: colorCalcBasic at 5.0 against TabPad's 4.0. colorCalcBasic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). TabPad's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TabPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. colorCalcBasic asks for nothing beyond the download.

colorCalcBasic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

colorCalcBasic ships an update every 9 days, TabPad every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | colorCalcBasic | TabPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorcalcbasic/id1090712561/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabpad/id1642657915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mishel munayyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090712230) | [Shigenori Kumagai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019096445) |

## What reviewers say

### colorCalcBasic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorcalcbasic/id1090712561)

A tape calculator that records all actions, allowing for customization of colors and fonts. It includes a tip/split calculator and can share calculations via text or email with attached images.

**Highlights:** Tape (log) calculator, Customizable colors and fonts, Tip/split calculator, Action recording and saving, Share calculations via text/email, Image attachment support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TabPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabpad/id1642657915)

Organize your notes with a colorful tabbed interface, similar to sticky notes. Pin important notes to the top and quickly find what you need with keyword search. Cloud synchronization is available for seamless access across devices.

**Highlights:** Colorful tabbed note organization, Pin important notes, Keyword search functionality, Cloud synchronization, Cross-device support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade(macOS) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade(iOS) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is colorCalcBasic free?

colorCalcBasic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TabPad free?

TabPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, colorCalcBasic or TabPad?

colorCalcBasic is rated higher. colorCalcBasic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TabPad averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do colorCalcBasic or TabPad have ads?

TabPad shows ads; colorCalcBasic does not.

### Which is updated more often, colorCalcBasic or TabPad?

colorCalcBasic ships an update every 9 days, and TabPad every 7 months. Most recently, colorCalcBasic was updated on November 2, 2026 and TabPad on November 3, 2026.

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