Comparison

Basic Calculator vs CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Basic Calculator

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)
Read full description

Calculator Free is a great free calculator with beautiful HD graphics and multiple skins! Features: - Supports multitasking on iPad devices - Split View and Slide Over features - Multiple beautiful skins - General calculations: adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, square-rooting - Standard memory functions: Memory Addition, Memory Subtraction, Memory Recall, Memory Clear - Thousands separators option - Can handle very large numbers - up to 60 digits! (never displays in scientific notation) - Large, easy to press buttons - Copy / Paste buttons - Key click sound effect The user interface is translated in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Korean, Turkish, Indonesian, Finnish, Swedish, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Bulgarian. Privacy Policy: https://calculator-app-free.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://calculator-app-free.com/terms-of-use/

About

CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator

A charming calculator app that offers seasonal themes and cute animations with every tap. Customize your experience with various designs, BGM, and sound effects. Share your favorite looks with friends via SNS.

Highlights
  • Seasonal design changes
  • Cute animations
  • BGM settings
  • Sound effect customization
  • SNS sharing
  • Multiple design types
Features
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“CuteCalc+” is a cute calculator you can dress up to match the seasons and holidays! Every time you tap a button, cute animations and sounds come to life. Little birds in spring, the sea in summer, ghosts at Halloween, snowmen in winter... Just swipe left or right to change the design. ◆ All new in this update - The design now fits tall screens without being cut off at the sides. - Remove Ads: a one-time purchase removes the ad at the bottom of the screen. If you change phones, just tap “Restore purchase” to get it back. ◆ Perfect for you if you... - simply love cute things - love stylish things - have been looking for a fully illustrated calculator - want to enjoy the seasons while you calculate ◆ 9 designs Spring / Summer / Autumn / Halloween / Night Sky / Christmas / Winter / Heart / K Bear Each design has its own background, buttons, BGM, sound effects and tap effects. ◆ Features - 9 designs (you can also swipe sideways to switch) - BGM, sound effects and tap effects to match each design (each can be turned on or off) - A share button to tell your friends about the app - The numbers you enter and your results are never saved or sent (no calculation history is kept) ◆ FAQ Q. Can I remove the ads? A. Yes. You can purchase “Remove ads” in Settings. Q. What happens to “Remove ads” when I change phones? A. Sign in with the same account you used for the purchase, then tap “Restore purchase” in Settings. You can keep using it at no extra charge. Q. I can't hear any sound. A. Check that BGM and sound effects are turned on in Settings. No sound plays while your iPhone is in silent mode. ◆ Requirements iOS 15.0 or later (iPhone / iPad) On wide screens such as iPad, the calculator is shown in the center of the screen. * Some of the music and sound effects are from HURT RECORD and Sound Effect Lab (効果音ラボ).

Screenshots

Basic Calculator4 screens
CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Basic Calculator at 4.8 against CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator's 4.0. Basic Calculator also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 5). CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Basic Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator has 3.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Basic Calculator's written reviews are positive against 92% of CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Basic Calculator versus CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic CalculatorCuteCalc+ Cute Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobArtsKazunori Moriyama

Customer experience

Basic Calculator

All ratings3,260 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative22.7%

CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Basic Calculator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes after iOS updates
  • Percent key not functioning correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reinstate iPhone version
  • Add scientific calculator functions
  • Improve memory retention

CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Calculator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads: Math & Percentage$0.99
1 purchases

CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Basic Calculator free?
Basic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator free?
CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Calculator or CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator?
Basic Calculator is rated higher. Basic Calculator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Basic Calculator or CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator have ads?
Both Basic Calculator and CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator or CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator?
Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Basic Calculator was updated on November 6, 2026 and CuteCalc+ Cute Calculator on November 2, 2026.

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