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.
Calculator
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Your Pocket-Sized Calculator. Simplify your math, the ultimate simple and quick app for all your calculations. Whether you need to add, subtract, multiply, divide, or find a percentage, this calculator provides accurate and fast math solutions. Designed for easy use, calculator is perfect for students, professionals, and anyone needing reliable math help. This simple calculator app makes math at school, work, or home straightforward and stress-free. Enjoy the convenience of a fast calculator that fits right in your pocket. Download today and make your math problems a breeze with quick calculations and easy solutions!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator at none against Basic Calculator's 1. Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Basic Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). 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
Both are free to download. Basic Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Calculator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Calculator | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | MobArts | Vicki Partridge |
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
- Banner Ad Removal$0.99
Calculator
No in-app purchases
