Calculator⁻ vs Calculator Classic Basic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator⁻
A straightforward calculator app designed for simplicity, offering basic arithmetic operations and percentage calculations. It allows users to record and recall past results, customize colors, and enable touch sounds for a personalized experience.
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Percentage calculations
- Record and recall results
- Customizable colors
- Touch sound option
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It is a simple and easy calculator. It is a simple calculator with no complex functions at all. Features: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percent operation Recording and recalling calculation results The numbers, operators, parentheses, results Custom colors Use touch sound Very useful for school children
Calculator Classic Basic
This app provides a straightforward and user-friendly interface for performing essential mathematical calculations. It features large buttons and a clear display, making everyday math tasks simple and efficient for a wide range of users.
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Percentage calculations
- Memory functions
- Clear, large display
- Intuitive user interface
- Responsive design for all iOS devices
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Get back to basics with Calculator Classic, the perfect app for quick and accurate calculations. Designed with simplicity in mind, this app offers a clean, intuitive interface that makes everyday math effortless. Whether you're balancing your budget, solving homework, or splitting a bill, Calculator Classic has you covered. Key Features: Basic Operations: Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages with ease. Clear Display: Large, easy-to-read numbers and a user-friendly layout. Memory Functions: Store and recall values for seamless calculations. Responsive Design: Works flawlessly on all iOS devices, from iPhone to iPad. Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone who needs a dependable calculator without the clutter of advanced features. Download Calculator Classic today and make math simple again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator Classic Basic at 100% against Calculator⁻'s 52%. Calculator Classic Basic also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Calculator⁻'s advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Calculator⁻ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator⁻ has 3.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Calculator⁻'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Calculator Classic Basic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Calculator⁻ ships an update every 2 months, Calculator Classic Basic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator⁻ | Calculator Classic Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.6K ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UniCom Technology | Matrix Software Co. |
Customer experience
Calculator⁻
Calculator Classic Basic
Bugs and requests
Calculator⁻
Reported bugs
3 issues- Decimal point problem: .5 becomes 5
- Button that should be 7 shows as 9 and gives 9 when used
- Percentage button does not work correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Backspace button
- Percentage button that works properly
- Arrange buttons in standard calculator layout
Calculator Classic Basic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Calculator⁻
No in-app purchases
Calculator Classic Basic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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