Comparison

Calculation Pad vs iBigCalc

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

Head to head
About

Calculation Pad

This calculator app keeps a history of your calculations, allowing you to easily reuse past results. It offers enhanced security features like fingerprint or password protection for sensitive data. Despite its advanced functionality, it remains free to use.

Highlights
  • Calculation history
  • Reuse past calculations
  • Add taxes
  • Fingerprint/password/face protection
  • Free to use
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Calculation Pad is a calculator. Of course it can keep your history, and add taxes to your calculation easily, and use your history for a new calculation. Even if you are a spy running a top secret project, you can easily protect your calculation result with your fingerprint or password or your face. However functional this calculator this is, it can't beat the price of your daily necessities. After all, it's just a calculator.

About

iBigCalc

Features
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Elevate your daily calculations with the Simple and Smart Calculator. Designed for those who value efficiency and clarity, our app provides a seamless experience for all your mathematical needs. Whether you’re a student, professional, or just need to split a bill, our intuitive interface ensures you get accurate results instantly without any unnecessary clutter. Key Features: + Clean UI: A minimalist design that stays out of your way. + Smart History: Easily track and reuse your previous calculations. + Precision & Speed: Fast processing for both basic and complex math. Simple to use, smart in performance. Download now and make math effortless!

Screenshots

Calculation Pad4 screens
iBigCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBigCalc at none against Calculation Pad's 5. Calculation Pad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence 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. Calculation Pad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iBigCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculation Pad ships an update fortnightly, iBigCalc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Calculation Pad versus iBigCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculation PadiBigCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYukio TajimaManh Phi Nguyen

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Calculation Pad

One-time5
  • Developer Support$0.99
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$3.99
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  • Developer Support$6.99
  • Large tip$6.99
None

iBigCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculation Pad free?
Calculation Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBigCalc free?
iBigCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calculation Pad or iBigCalc have ads?
iBigCalc shows ads; Calculation Pad does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculation Pad or iBigCalc?
Calculation Pad ships an update fortnightly, and iBigCalc every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calculation Pad was updated on October 21, 2026 and iBigCalc on October 16, 2026.

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