Basic Calculator vs Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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. Privacy Policy: https://calculator-app-free.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://calculator-app-free.com/terms-of-use/
Calculator
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Designed for frequent calculations, making every input faster and smoother. Entered one wrong digit? There is no need to start over. FastCalc lets you edit an expression directly, insert, delete, or change numbers and operators at any position, and see the result update as you type. EDIT FREELY • Insert, delete, or change any part of an expression • Calculate and display results in real time as you type • Smart input checks help reduce invalid expressions and input errors FASTER INPUT • A larger, more prominent “+” key for repeated calculations • A dedicated “00” key for entering large numbers more efficiently • Start with “.” and the leading zero is added automatically, saving one tap CALCULATION HISTORY • View the current expression and calculation history on the same screen for easy comparison and reuse • Double-tap a history item to use it again • Copy a result, insert it, or replace the current expression • Premium lets you add color tags and notes to important calculations CLEAR DISPLAY • Choose three-digit or four-digit number grouping • Use a comma, space, or underscore as the separator to match different regional number formats • Long expressions remain clear and easy to review or edit CONVENIENT CONTROLS • On supported system versions, open the calculator from Control Center or the Lock Screen • Optionally clear the expression after pressing “=” so you can begin the next calculation immediately PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE • Choose from multiple calculator themes • Some themes support both light and dark appearances • Select from several key sounds and spoken feedback options • Refined sound and haptic feedback make every tap feel more responsive PREMIUM Make one lifetime purchase to unlock history colors and notes, every theme and sound option, and other Premium features. FastCalc does more than display an answer. It is designed to make entering, editing, comparing, and reusing calculations more convenient. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://baolesoft.com/privacy/fast-calculator/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Calculator at none against Basic Calculator's shown. Calculator also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Basic Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Calculator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Calculator | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MobArts | 深圳宝乐软件有限公司 |
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
Calculator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Basic Calculator
- Remove Ads: Math & Percentage$0.99
Calculator
- 1个月$0.991 Month
- 1 年$1.991 Year
- 终身会员$2.99
Questions
Is Basic Calculator free?
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Do Basic Calculator or Calculator have ads?
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