Comparison

PrimeCalc vs BasicCalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PrimeCalc

Features
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--- PrimeCalc feature --- ■ Normal arithmetic operation (×, /, +, -) is available. ■ prime: integer calculation (Division remainder ÷, prime factorization p) can be done. (You can also exponentiate.) ■ auto: Automatic calculation, memory storage, history recording is possible. ■ global: Digit display of countries around the world is possible. (千、万、億、兆、京、垓、・・・) ■ iPhone / iPad is available. Free. We are displaying advertisements. Caution) In case of large number, calculation error etc. may occur. Please use it together with other calculator. If you have comments, questions, etc., please email or bulletin board. http: //www.eonet.ne.jp/~treechart/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

PrimeCalc1 screens
BasicCalc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BasicCalc at none against PrimeCalc's shown. PrimeCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrimeCalc ships an update every 5 weeks, BasicCalc every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PrimeCalc versus BasicCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrimeCalcBasicCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 17 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYutaka NakaoRodrigo Belloso

In-app purchases

None

PrimeCalc

No in-app purchases

None

BasicCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrimeCalc free?
PrimeCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BasicCalc free?
BasicCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrimeCalc or BasicCalc have ads?
PrimeCalc shows ads; BasicCalc does not.
Which is updated more often, PrimeCalc or BasicCalc?
PrimeCalc ships an update every 5 weeks, and BasicCalc every 17 months. Most recently, PrimeCalc was updated on September 28, 2026 and BasicCalc on September 30, 2026.

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