Comparison

Basic Calculator vs Calculate Note

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)
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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.

About

Calculate Note

This calculator app records all your calculations with customizable names and comments. Easily find past calculations and share your notes directly with others. It helps you keep track of your financial entries beyond just numbers.

Highlights
  • Records all calculations
  • Customizable calculation names
  • Add comments to calculations
  • Quickly find calculation notes
  • Share calculation notes
Features
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Calculate Note is more than just a calculator — it's your personal calculation notebook that automatically records every calculation you make. Never lose track of your numbers again. Whether you're splitting a restaurant bill, calculating shopping discounts, managing household expenses, or figuring out tips, every calculation is saved with a name and timestamp for easy reference. KEY FEATURES: • Automatic Calculation History — Every calculation is recorded automatically • Custom Names — Name each calculation (defaults to date) for easy identification • Quick Search — Find any past calculation instantly • Share Directly — Export and share calculation notes with friends and family • Tip Calculator — Built-in tip sharing for restaurants and group dining • Smart Notes — Add comments and notes to any calculation Perfect for everyday use: shopping lists, budget tracking, expense sharing, tip calculations, and more. Download now and transform the way you calculate!

Screenshots

Basic Calculator4 screens
Calculate Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Basic Calculator at 74% against Calculate Note's 0%. Basic Calculator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). Calculate Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads 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. Calculate Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Basic Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Calculate Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Calculate Note every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Basic Calculator versus Calculate Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic CalculatorCalculate Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB5 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMobArtsCHI HAO CHIU

Customer experience

Basic Calculator

All ratings3,192 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative24.3%

Calculate Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Calculate Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Calculator

One-time1
  • Banner Ad Removal$0.99
None

Calculate Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Calculator free?
Basic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculate Note free?
Calculate Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Basic Calculator or Calculate Note?
Basic Calculator is rated higher. Basic Calculator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Calculate Note averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Basic Calculator or Calculate Note have ads?
Both Basic Calculator and Calculate Note show ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator or Calculate Note?
Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and Calculate Note every 18 months. Most recently, Basic Calculator was updated on September 23, 2026 and Calculate Note on September 4, 2026.

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