Comparison

Calculator+= vs Basic Calculator.

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

Head to head
About

Calculator+=

This basic calculator app allows for multiple value calculations and displays the record of the last calculation. Users can easily copy answers by pressing and holding, and it supports Split View on iPad for enhanced multitasking.

Highlights
  • Multiple value calculations
  • Last calculation record
  • Press & hold to copy answer
  • Split View support on iPad
Features
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Basic calculator. Features: - Perform multiple value calculations - Show last calculation's record - Press & hold to copy the answer - Support for Spilt View on iPad

About

Basic Calculator.

A straightforward and user-friendly calculator app designed for quick calculations. It features a display log, a backspace key for corrections, and supports both decimal points and commas.

Highlights
  • Display log for calculations
  • Backspace key for corrections
  • Decimal point and comma support
  • Designed for quick calculations
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Introducing the ultimate basic calculator app - simple, easy-to-use, and packed with features to help you get the job done. Our calculator is designed with you in mind, whether you're a student, a professional, or just need to do some quick calculations. We've also included a a display log for your calculation and result, a backspace key for correcting or changing numbers, and support for decimal point or decimal comma Download our calculator app today and see for yourself why it's the must-have tool for anyone who needs to do quick calculations on the go.

Screenshots

Calculator+=1 screens
Basic Calculator.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Basic Calculator. at 4.7 against Calculator+='s 3.6. Basic Calculator. also leads on ratings volume (147 vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Calculator+='s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Basic Calculator. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator+= asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Calculator. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator. has 147 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator+= ships an update every 5 weeks, Basic Calculator. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calculator+= versus Basic Calculator.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator+=Basic Calculator.
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (7 ratings)4.7 (147 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7147 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerthebaselab LtdEdison Largo

Customer experience

Calculator+=

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Basic Calculator.

All ratings147 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative4.8%

In-app purchases

None

Calculator+=

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Calculator.

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Calculator+= free?
Calculator+= is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basic Calculator. free?
Basic Calculator. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator+= or Basic Calculator.?
Basic Calculator. is rated higher. Calculator+= averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Basic Calculator. averages 4.7 from 147 ratings.
Do Calculator+= or Basic Calculator. have ads?
Basic Calculator. shows ads; Calculator+= does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator+= or Basic Calculator.?
Calculator+= ships an update every 5 weeks, and Basic Calculator. every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calculator+= was updated on September 22, 2026 and Basic Calculator. on October 1, 2026.

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