Comparison

Basic Calculator vs Timberlog

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

Timberlog

Calculate timber volume in various units like cubic meters, cubic feet, or board feet. This tool supports multiple log scaling methods and local timber volume tables for different tree species. Easily create and share reports in Excel format.

Highlights
  • Multiple volume units (m³, ft³, board feet)
  • Supports numerous log scaling methods
  • Local timber volume tables for various species
  • Create and share Excel reports
  • User-friendly data entry
  • Optimized for visibility in bright light
Features
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Measure logs and sawn timber in seconds. 20+ scaling standards, weight estimates, Excel and PDF reports — the field calculator built for foresters, loggers, and timber buyers. Timberlog turns diameter and length into precise volume in board feet, cubic feet (CFT), or cubic meters — one-handed, clearly readable in bright sunlight. MEASURE ANY WAY YOU WORK • Round timber: log volume from diameter (or circumference) and length • Photo measurement: point your camera at a log pile — log count, diameters, and volume detected automatically • Review detections with a tap: exclude, restore, or add any log the camera missed • Sawn lumber (boards, planks, beams): width × thickness × length • Firewood estimation and stack volume • Standing tree volume by Noonan (Kershaw) • Bark thickness deduction and wood weight estimates LOG RULES & SCALING STANDARDS Doyle Log Rule, Scribner Decimal C, International 1/4", Ontario Scaler's Rule, Roy Log Rule, Cedar Log Scale (2/3 Rule), Hoppus (Quarter Girth), Huber, Smalian, JAS, GOST 2708-75, ISO 4480-83, ČSN/STN 48 0009, NF B53-020, plus local Czech/Slovak and Hungarian species volume tables. FROM LOGS TO A PRICED LIST • Tag every log with species, grade, and assortment • Scan a barcode or QR code to tag logs instantly • Set prices per species and grade, with tax — see the load's value as you scale • Average diameter, total volume, and weight at a glance • Add customer and company details to your reports • Work with multiple lists open at once for fast job switching • Share lists by email, other apps, or cloud • Export to Excel, print reports, or save as PDF EUDR — READY FOR THE EU DEFORESTATION REGULATION From 30 Dec 2026, selling timber in the EU requires a due diligence statement. Timberlog: • enter permits in two minutes — by QR scan (Slovenia), manually, or as a no-permit harvest • capture plot geolocation with one tap (GeoJSON for the official EU system) • automatic harvest records under the active permit — measure as usual • simplified EUDR declaration in under 5 minutes — submit once, update only on change; export as text, CSV, PDF or GeoJSON • reference number vault (5-year retention) — for sawmills and traders too EUDR record-keeping is FREE all season; a paid upgrade unlocks exporting and submitting the declaration. Timberlog helps collect and store data; it is not legal advice and does not guarantee compliance. You submit the statement yourself in the official EU system. WHO IT'S FOR Log scalers, timber cruisers, sawmills, firewood sellers, chainsaw owners, and logging crews working with skidders and tractors. FREE + PRO The calculator is free. Pro removes all ads.

Screenshots

Basic Calculator4 screens
Timberlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Basic Calculator at 3.2K against Timberlog's 34. Timberlog's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 74%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Timberlog 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Basic Calculator against 4.7 for Timberlog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator has 3.2K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Basic Calculator's written reviews are positive against 86% of Timberlog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Timberlog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Basic Calculator versus Timberlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic CalculatorTimberlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better4.7 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB83 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMobArtsBojan Zalar

Customer experience

Basic Calculator

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

Timberlog

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

Timberlog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Calculator

One-time1
  • Banner Ad Removal$0.99
1 purchases

Timberlog

One-time1
  • Professional Version$39.99

Questions

Is Basic Calculator free?
Basic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timberlog free?
Timberlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Calculator or Timberlog?
Basic Calculator is rated higher. Basic Calculator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Timberlog averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.
Do Basic Calculator or Timberlog have ads?
Both Basic Calculator and Timberlog show ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator or Timberlog?
Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and Timberlog every 2 weeks. Most recently, Basic Calculator was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timberlog on September 21, 2026.

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