Calculator vs BasicCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator
This universal calculator offers traditional functions plus advanced features like equation solving, geometric calculations, and derivative work. Its smart scanner can read math from text, making it ideal for students and daily use.
- Equation solving
- Geometric calculations
- Derivative calculations
- Smart scanner for text input
- Traditional calculator functions
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Andulator is a universal calculator designed for college and school students, as well as anyone who needs a reliable calculator in daily life. It provides all the traditional functionalities and much more: • Solve equations easily • Perform geometric calculations • Work with derivatives • Use the built-in smart scanner to instantly read numbers and operation symbols from handwritten or printed text Andulator combines powerful features with simplicity, making it the perfect tool for both learning and everyday use.
BasicCalc
This app offers both basic and advanced scientific calculation modes with a clean interface and large buttons. It features a persistent history of your last 30 operations and works offline on your iPhone or iPad.
- Basic and Scientific calculation modes
- Large, easy-to-tap buttons
- Persistent calculation history (last 30 ops)
- Works offline
- Dark theme option
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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*** #1 App Calculator in 10 countries! *** No ads or Purchases, just Math! *** BIG Buttons! *** Basic and Simple! ----------------------------------------------------- BasicCalc is the calculator that adapts to you. Start in Basic mode for everyday math, then switch to Scientific mode when you need more power — all in one tap. BASIC MODE • Clean, distraction-free calculator for daily use • Large buttons designed for easy tapping • Left-to-right calculation — what you see is what you get SCIENTIFIC MODE • Full scientific calculator with proper operator precedence • Trigonometric functions: sin, cos, tan, asin, acos, atan • Logarithms: ln, log • Powers and roots: x², x³, √, ∛, ^ • Constants: π, e, random number generator • Parentheses for complex expressions • Degree/Radian toggle • 2nd button doubles available functions SMART FEATURES • Persistent calculation history — review your last 30 operations • Works on both iPhone and iPad • Dark theme — easy on your eyes • No account needed, no internet required Download BasicCalc — the only calculator you need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Calculator at every 8 days against BasicCalc's every 17 months. BasicCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Calculator against 5.0 for BasicCalc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Calculator ships an update every 8 days, BasicCalc every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator | BasicCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bytesly Technologies, LLC | Rodrigo Belloso |
Customer experience
Calculator
BasicCalc
In-app purchases
Calculator
No in-app purchases
BasicCalc
No in-app purchases
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