Comparison

Smart Calculator vs The Simple Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Smart Calculator

This calculator app displays all input numbers and calculation history, allowing users to easily review and edit previous entries. It offers a large, four-line display for clear visibility and includes set memory in addition to independent memory.

Highlights
  • Four-line display
  • Editable input numbers
  • Calculation history recall
  • Set memory
  • Independent memory
  • Decimal separator support
Features
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"What numbers did I input?” "Was the number I input correct?” Everyone must have caught on such anxiety while using a calculator. SmartCalc is a calculator that wipes out such anxiety. Because, after a calculation, inputs are displayed as you input, and also one input number can be changed for the next calculation. [Instructions] • To recall calculation history, tap "< Prev" key until you find the history you want. After you tapped "< Prev" key, if you want to recall a newer history, tap "Next >" key until you find it. • To clear the calculator completely including calculation history, close SmartCalc. • To clear the calculator except for the set memory and the independent memory on MR-line, tap "C" key and then tap "AC" key appeared, that is, double tap "C" key. • To clear the independent memory on MR-line, tap "MR" key and then tap "MC" key appeared, or swipe on MR-line. • To completely clear the number you have just input on 1st-line or 2nd-line, tap "C" key. • To erase a right end number at 1st-line or 2nd-line framed in the input mode, swipe on the line. • To change one of input numbers after a calculation, please tap the input line display to input a new number. • Tapping Result-line display is a convenient substitute for tapping "=" key. [Features] • SmartCalc is a calculator with a large 4-line display, which consists of 1st-line, 2nd-line, Result-line and MR-line. As all numbers related to a calculation are displayed on the lines all together, a user can check the calculation at a glance. • SmartCalc doesn't require any special operations. Anyone can use SmartCalc easily. • SmartCalc equips the set memory in addition to the general independent memory. The set memory automatically memorizes calculation history of all sets of calculated input numbers, an arithmetic operator and a result number. • Can be used in environments where either a period or a comma is used as the decimal separator. The developer assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app.

About

The Simple Calculator

This app offers a straightforward way to perform everyday calculations, including basic arithmetic, roots, percentages, and geometric formulas for common shapes. It supports fractions and offers convenient features like dark mode and copy-paste functionality.

Highlights
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Roots and percentages
  • Geometric calculations for shapes
  • Fraction support
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Dark mode
  • Copy and paste results
Features
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A simple calculator that can be used in your everyday life. THE SIMPLE CALCULATOR FEATURES: - Portrait and Landscape Mode. - Dark Mode. - Split View. - Copy Results: Press and hold on the number to copy and paste elsewhere. THE SIMPLE CALCULATOR SUPPORTS: - Basic mathematical operations: • Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication. • Power of Two, Power of Three, Square Root, Cubic Root. • Percentages, Inverse Function. - Geometrical applications of everyday shapes: • Square Perimeter, Square Area, Square Diagonal, Cube Volume. • Circle Perimeter, Circle Area, Sphere Surface Area, Sphere Volume, Pi. • Triangle Perimeter, Triangle Area. - Fractions: • Mixed and improper fractions. • WE LOVE FEEDBACK • As always, your feedback is appreciated. Please keep sharing your experience by contacting us through our website, at: www.skottydeveloper.com Enjoying The Simple Calculator? Please show us some love by giving a 5 star review, so we can keep updating with great new features.

Screenshots

Smart Calculator3 screens
The Simple Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Calculator at none against The Simple Calculator's 1. The Simple Calculator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (77% vs 60%). On price, rating, ads 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. The Simple Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smart Calculator against 4.6 for The Simple Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Calculator has 190 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Smart Calculator's written reviews are positive against 77% of The Simple Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, The Simple Calculator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Smart Calculator versus The Simple Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart CalculatorThe Simple Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (23 ratings)4.6 (190 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23190 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao IchimuraAndreas Skotadis

Customer experience

Smart Calculator

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

The Simple Calculator

All ratings171 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral23.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Calculator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Simple Calculator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Smart Calculator free?
Smart Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Simple Calculator free?
The Simple Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Calculator or The Simple Calculator?
The Simple Calculator is rated higher. Smart Calculator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while The Simple Calculator averages 4.6 from 190 ratings.
Do Smart Calculator or The Simple Calculator have ads?
Both Smart Calculator and The Simple Calculator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Calculator or The Simple Calculator?
Smart Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Simple Calculator weekly. Most recently, Smart Calculator was updated on November 12, 2026 and The Simple Calculator on November 11, 2026.

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