# Tracking for iPad vs Basic Calculator

The clearest difference is price: Basic Calculator at Free against Tracking for iPad's $4.99. Basic Calculator also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 31%) and rating (4.8 vs 3.0). Tracking for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Basic Calculator is free to download; Tracking for iPad costs $4.99 up front. Tracking for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Basic Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Basic Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator has 3.2K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Tracking for iPad's written reviews are positive against 76% of Basic Calculator's.

Tracking for iPad ships an update every 38 months, Basic Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tracking for iPad | Basic Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracking-for-ipad/id401353682/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-calculator-classic-calc/id430271248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 34 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Ndili Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331426521) | [MobArts](https://appshunter.io/developer/429185872) |

## What reviewers say

### Tracking for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracking-for-ipad/id401353682)

Share your real-time location and historical routes with loved ones. Log adventures with photos, videos, and memos, or use it for discreet tracking if your device is stolen. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and security.

**Highlights:** Live location sharing, Location history tracking, Timestamped location trails, Photo and video geotagging, Memos and notes, Discreet background tracking, Online storage for media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $0.99 | per month |
| 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $4.99 | per month |
| 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| 1,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $11.99 | per year |
| 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 5,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $59.99 | per year |
| 25,000 MB Online-Storage Capacity | $299.99 | per year |
| Highest Resolution and Accuracy Tracking | $7.99 | one-time |


### Basic Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-calculator-classic-calc/id430271248)

A free, classic calculator app with large, easy-to-press buttons and customizable skins. It supports basic arithmetic, memory functions, and can handle very large numbers without using scientific notation. Multitasking is also supported on compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Large, easy-to-press buttons, Multiple beautiful skins, Basic arithmetic operations, Standard memory functions, Supports large numbers (up to 60 digits), Multitasking support (Split View, Slide Over)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads: Math & Percentage | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful copy and paste functions
- 👍 Clear and large display
- 👍 Variety of skins/themes
- 👍 Responsive and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🐛 Inaccurate calculations with larger numbers
- 🔋 Slow load times
- 🔍 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes after iOS updates
- Percent key not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Reinstate iPhone version
- Add scientific calculator functions
- Improve memory retention


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tracking for iPad free?

Tracking for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Basic Calculator free?

Basic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tracking for iPad or Basic Calculator?

Basic Calculator is rated higher. Tracking for iPad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Basic Calculator averages 4.8 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Tracking for iPad or Basic Calculator have ads?

Basic Calculator shows ads; Tracking for iPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tracking for iPad or Basic Calculator?

Tracking for iPad ships an update every 38 months, and Basic Calculator every 2 months. Most recently, Tracking for iPad was updated on October 23, 2026 and Basic Calculator on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*