CalBasic vs CalcLog
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.
CalcLog
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CalcLog - A visual calculator that records every step as a receipt tape. [Key Features] - Receipt Tape: Every equation and result stacks vertically for easy review. - Notes: Label any item so you remember what each number was for. - Strikethrough: Swipe to exclude items from the total. - Session Archive: Save calculation sets and reopen them anytime. - Scientific Mode: sin, cos, tan, ln, log and more scientific functions. - Live Grand Total: Running total always visible at the top. - Result Recall: Tap any previous result to load it into your input. - Dark Mode support. - 16 languages supported. - Privacy First: All data stays on your device. No ads, no tracking. [Perfect For] - Grocery shopping price tracking - Comparing quotes in meetings - Simple daily expense logging - Keeping records of engineering calculations Contact: helpdesk@redcandle.co.kr
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CalcLog at every 3 weeks against CalBasic's every 22 months. 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
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, CalcLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CalBasic | CalcLog |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arun Mahasenan | RedCandle Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
CalBasic
No in-app purchases
CalcLog
No in-app purchases
