Minimal Calc vs The Start Button
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Minimal Calc
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The minimal calc specialize in users who do not use special features, and are satisfied with simple design and minimal functions. [Features] γ»12-digits display γ»Percent calculation γ»Number negation γ»Delete key
The Start Button
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Tap Start. That's it. No pause. No reset. No undo. The timer begins when you do, and it never stops. This is not a habit app. Not a streak. Not a countdown. It is the time since you committed β still running, whether you open the app or not. ONE TAP A single Start. Done. THEN IT STAYS Elapsed seconds. The place you were. A widget on the Home Screen that keeps counting while you live the rest of the day. Share a snapshot when the number means something. Your start time lives on the device. Location is used only at the tap, to remember where you were. Nothing is sent to us. Tap once. Time keeps going.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Start Button at none against Minimal Calc's shown. The Start Button also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Minimal Calc's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Minimal Calc ships an update monthly, The Start Button weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minimal Calc | The Start Button |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FUKUKAWA LAB | Hoi Mau Hung |
In-app purchases
Minimal Calc
No in-app purchases
The Start Button
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Minimal Calc free?
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Do Minimal Calc or The Start Button have ads?
Which is updated more often, Minimal Calc or The Start Button?
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