Comparison

Basic Calculator vs Senior Calendar

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

Senior Calendar

This calendar app features adjustable large text for easy readability, catering to users with presbyopia or those who prefer larger fonts. It offers multiple calendar views and simple scheduling tools.

Highlights
  • Adjustable text size
  • Large text schedule entry
  • Three calendar styles
  • Quick schedule entry
  • Tag feature for bulk entry
Features
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▼ Large Text, Easy-to-Read Calendar Senior Calendar is a simple and easy-to-use calendar app designed for people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, as well as seniors and older adults. In addition to its simple and intuitive operation, one of its biggest features is the ability to freely adjust the text size. *You can change the text size using the slider at the top of the screen. Perfect for those who find small text difficult to read due to presbyopia or changes in eyesight. You can also make the text smaller, making the app comfortable to use for younger generations as well. (The simple design makes it easy for anyone to use.) ▼ Try Different Calendar Styles 1. Wall-style monthly calendar 2. Vertical schedule calendar 3. Two-column planner-style calendar You can easily switch between styles using the tabs at the bottom of the screen. Try different views for checking and planning your schedule, and use the one that works best for you. ▼ Recommended for ・Anyone looking for a large-text, easy-to-read calendar ・Those who want a simple, easy-to-use calendar app ・People with presbyopia who find small text difficult to read ・Those who want a simple calendar without unnecessary features ・People in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond who want a clear calendar ・Families looking for an easy-to-use calendar for older family members ▼ Main Features ・Freely adjustable text size ・Add schedules using large, readable text ・3 different calendar styles ・Simply tap a date to quickly enter a schedule ・Tag feature for adding schedules to multiple days at once ・Large text that is easy to read even without reading glasses For people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, for seniors and older adults, for those with low vision or presbyopia, and for anyone who prefers a simple design. If you are looking for an "easy-to-read" calendar with "large text," give Senior Calendar a try. -- Terms of Service https://foodmenu.world/seniorCalendar/en/tos Privacy Policy https://foodmenu.world/seniorCalendar/en/privacy

Screenshots

Basic Calculator4 screens
Senior Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

Basic Calculator and Senior Calendar both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Basic Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Senior Calendar's. Basic Calculator also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 57). Senior Calendar's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Senior Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator has 3.3K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Basic Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Senior Calendar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Senior Calendar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Basic Calculator versus Senior Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic CalculatorSenior Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better4.6 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better57
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB46 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMobArtsFoodmenu.world Inc.

Customer experience

Basic Calculator

All ratings3,238 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative22.8%

Senior Calendar

All ratings57 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.3%
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

Senior Calendar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Calculator

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

Senior Calendar

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Annual Plan Sale$11.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Basic Calculator free?
Basic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Senior Calendar free?
Senior Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Calculator or Senior Calendar?
Basic Calculator is rated higher. Basic Calculator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Senior Calendar averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.
Do Basic Calculator or Senior Calendar have ads?
Both Basic Calculator and Senior Calendar show ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator or Senior Calendar?
Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and Senior Calendar fortnightly. Most recently, Basic Calculator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Senior Calendar on October 30, 2026.

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