Comparison

CalcPad vs Elemental Calculator

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

Head to head
About

CalcPad

Features
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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)

About

Elemental Calculator

Features
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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.

Screenshots

CalcPad2 screens
Elemental Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. CalcPad sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Elemental Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
CalcPad versus Elemental Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcPadElemental Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuchin SapphasitthathaChrystian Gerardo Lozada Coral

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CalcPad

One-time5
  • 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
None

Elemental Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcPad free?
CalcPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elemental Calculator free?
Elemental Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalcPad or Elemental Calculator have ads?
Neither CalcPad nor Elemental Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcPad or Elemental Calculator?
CalcPad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Elemental Calculator every 9 months. Most recently, CalcPad was updated on November 7, 2026 and Elemental Calculator on November 9, 2026.

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