Comparison

CalBasic vs Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro

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

Head to head

CalBasic

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 5.03 ratingsView app →

Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro

Free

🔧 Utilities

No ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

Basic calculator functionality
Color-coded buttons
Simple and clean interface
Designed for quick calculations

Features

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A basic calculator with color coded buttons.

About

Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro

Features

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Your go-to tool for hassle-free tip calculations. Easily compute the perfect tip and split bills in seconds. Download now and enhance your dining experience!

Screenshots

CalBasic1 screens

Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro at every 9 days against CalBasic's every 22 months. CalBasic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalBasic ships an update every 22 months, Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

CalBasic versus Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CalBasic	Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro
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 9 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	17
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	0 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Arun Mahasenan	Talal El Zeini

In-app purchases

None

CalBasic

No in-app purchases

None

Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalBasic free?

CalBasic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro free?

Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do CalBasic or Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro have ads?

Neither CalBasic nor Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CalBasic or Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro?

CalBasic ships an update every 22 months, and Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro every 9 days. Most recently, CalBasic was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ultimate Tip Calculator Pro on September 29, 2026.