CalBasic vs iCalculator
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.
iCalculator
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iCalculator is a clean, on-device calculator that remembers your math. Every result can be saved to a searchable history with a name, note, tags, and an icon — so you always know how you got the number. Crunch the bill, the budget, the tip, or a project estimate, then keep the ones that matter. Do the math, name it, and find it later. Pin your most-used calculations to the top, filter by recent or high value, and search across names, notes, and tags in a tap. Pick from six color themes and make it yours. Best of all, the home screen widget is a full calculator. Tap the keypad, see the result, and save it — all without opening the app. Everything stays on your device. No account, no cloud, no tracking. Features: - Full calculator with live results and iOS-style percent - Save calculations to a searchable history - Name entries and add notes, tags, and custom icons - Pin favorites to the top for quick access - Filter by Recent, Pinned, High Value, or Tagged - Sort by date, value, or name - Six color themes: Midnight, Classic, Light, Graphite, Violet, Sunset - Adjustable decimal precision and thousands separator - Interactive home screen widget — calculate and save from your home screen - Medium, Large, and Extra Large widgets for iPhone and iPad - Haptic feedback - 100% on-device — no account, no cloud, no tracking
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CalBasic at 15.0 against iCalculator's 17.0. 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.
| Parameter | CalBasic | iCalculator |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arun Mahasenan | Tran Thi Kim Mo |
In-app purchases
CalBasic
No in-app purchases
iCalculator
No in-app purchases
