CalBasic vs Numby
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.
Numby
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Numby is a calculator reimagined with design at its core. Tired of cluttered, outdated calculator apps? Numby offers a refreshingly clean experience with bold, easy-to-read numbers and a thoughtfully minimal interface. Why Numby? Beautiful Typography — Large, high-contrast display makes results instantly readable. Color-Coded Operators — Blue for division, red for multiplication. Recognize operations at a glance. Minimal Design — No clutter, no distractions. Just clean, focused calculations. Expression Preview — See your current calculation below the result. Everyday tools deserve great design. Try Numby today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Numby at every 2 days against CalBasic's every 22 months. CalBasic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CalBasic ships an update every 22 months, Numby every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CalBasic | Numby |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arun Mahasenan | TEAM MILESTONE GP. |
In-app purchases
CalBasic
No in-app purchases
Numby
No in-app purchases
