CalBasic vs Chain 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.
Chain Calculator
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[Key Features] - Edit & Auto-Update : Modify any past value and watch all connected results update in real-time. - Save History : Save your frequently used formulas to your favorites and reuse them whenever you need. - Dark Mode Support : Enjoy a sleek, eye-friendly dark mode that adapts to your system settings. - Ad-Free Experience : Enjoy a clean, distraction-free environment with absolutely no ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chain Calculator at monthly against CalBasic's every 22 months. Chain Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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, Chain Calculator monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CalBasic | Chain 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 | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arun Mahasenan | seongkuk park |
In-app purchases
CalBasic
No in-app purchases
Chain Calculator
No in-app purchases
