CalcPad vs Elemental Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
CalcPad
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CalcPad is not just another calculator app among the many calculator apps. Why? If you are using a mobile calculator app. You will find that it calculates differently from a physical calculator. Since the calculator app uses a process known as PEMDAS or BODMAS for its calculations, while a physical calculator uses a step-by-step calculation. For example 5+5/5, on the physical calculator, you will get the answer equal to 2. But if you do it on the calculator app, the answer will be equal to 6. Because the calculator app will use the principle of PEMDAS/BODMAS. It is calculated using parentheses, division, multiplication, addition, and subtraction, but a physical calculator does it step by step. That's why you will get different results. Calculator users who want to perform sequential calculations will not be able to use most calculator apps. CalPad was created to fix this problem. Basic features - Calculated in sequential order, not using PEMDAS or BODMAS. - Works on both iPhone and iPad. - Display in both portrait and landscape on all devices. - Large NumPad buttons on every screen and do not change the position of the button for easy muscle memory use. - Support basic scientific calculations. - And most importantly, it's FREE, NO ADS! (but you can tip us)
Elemental Calculator
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Elemental Calculator is a simple and easy-to-use calculator designed for everyday calculations. In addition to basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, the app offers useful features that go beyond a standard calculator. Key features: ⢠Basic arithmetic operations ⢠Light and Dark mode support ⢠A growing collection of color themes, with new ones added regularly, no app update needed ⢠Store numbers and perform operations using saved values ⢠Clean and minimal design ⢠Fast and responsive performance ⢠Optimized for iPhone ⢠Interface lock Elemental Calculator is ideal for users who want a straightforward calculator with practical extra features and a customizable appearance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elemental Calculator at none against CalcPad's 5. CalcPad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. CalcPad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Elemental Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
CalcPad ships an update every 2 weeks, Elemental Calculator every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CalcPad | Elemental Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks ā better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 ā better | 18.2 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suchin Sapphasitthatha | Chrystian Gerardo Lozada Coral |
In-app purchases
CalcPad
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Huge Tip$6.99
- Extra Huge Tip$9.99
Elemental Calculator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CalcPad free?
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Which is updated more often, CalcPad or Elemental Calculator?
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