CalcuMem vs CalBasic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CalcuMem
This calculator app offers a unique approach to memory functions, allowing users to add comments and photos to saved calculations. It's designed for everyday use, from budgeting to loan analysis, with an enhanced interface for better performance.
- Editable memory buttons
- Comments for memory entries
- Photo attachments to memory
- Comprehensive memory storage
- Enhanced performance interface
- Everyday calculation tools
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CalcuMem reinvents the "Math to Memory" Interaction with its spectacular new look for enhanced performance! Introducing Editable Memory Buttons (with comments) that will forever retire the “MR”, “MC”, “M+” and “M-“ buttons. More Comprehensive Memory Storage (supporting the addition of comments and photos) will enhance saved choices and let you retrieve them when needed with a finger touch. These unique Memory Capabilities are ideal for handling your shopping activities, budget management, feasibility study, loan analysis and everyday calculations. Just let CalcuMem do the math for you!
CalBasic
A straightforward calculator app designed for simplicity. It features color-coded buttons for easy identification and a clean interface. Ideal for quick calculations on your mobile device.
- Basic calculator functionality
- Color-coded buttons
- Simple and clean interface
- Designed for quick calculations
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A basic calculator with color coded buttons.
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Verdict
CalcuMem and CalBasic both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CalBasic's written reviews are positive against 50% of CalcuMem's. CalBasic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). CalcuMem's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. CalcuMem sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CalBasic asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CalcuMem against 5.0 for CalBasic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of CalcuMem's written reviews are positive against 100% of CalBasic's.
CalcuMem ships an update every 3 months, CalBasic every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CalcuMem | CalBasic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Asser Reda | Arun Mahasenan |
Customer experience
CalcuMem
CalBasic
In-app purchases
CalcuMem
- "Purchase 40 Rows"2 variants$3.99
CalBasic
No in-app purchases
