CalBasic vs SmartCalc+ Science Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SmartCalc+ Science Calculator
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A clean, powerful calculator for everyday and advanced use, now with iCloud sync. This app is designed to make calculations fast, reliable, and effortless across all your Apple devices. Features: • iCloud synchronization: your history and favorites are available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Basic and scientific modes • Fraction support for precise calculations • Customizable themes to match your style • Smart history for quick reference Everything you need in a calculator, always in sync and ready to go. Go Premium to unlock: - Complete calculation history - Extended history for fraction calculations - 100% ad-free experience Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase or by contacting Customer Support. Privacy Policy: https://retenica.com/privacy_policy Terms: https://retenica.com/terms_of_use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalBasic at none against SmartCalc+ Science Calculator's 2. CalBasic also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartCalc+ Science Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 22 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SmartCalc+ Science Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CalBasic asks for nothing beyond the download.
CalBasic ships an update every 22 months, SmartCalc+ Science Calculator every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | CalBasic | SmartCalc+ Science Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arun Mahasenan | Retenica SP Z.O.O |
In-app purchases
CalBasic
No in-app purchases
SmartCalc+ Science Calculator
- Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Annual Premium Access$9.991 Year
Questions
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