Basic Calculator vs Classical Ciphers
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/
Classical Ciphers
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Discover the fascinating world of classical cryptography with this comprehensive educational app featuring 12 historically significant ciphers. Key Features: - 12 Classical Ciphers: Caesar, Vigenère, Hill, Atbash, Pigpen, ROT13/47, Rail Fence, Bacon, Transposition, Affine, and Simple Substitution - Real-time Encryption & Decryption with intuitive interface - Historical Context for each cipher with educational background - Interactive Learning with parameter guidance and visual feedback Perfect for: - Students studying cryptography and computer science - History enthusiasts interested in secret communications - Teachers demonstrating encryption concepts - Anyone curious about how messages were protected throughout history
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Basic Calculator at Free against Classical Ciphers's $1.99. Classical Ciphers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Basic Calculator is free to download; Classical Ciphers costs $1.99 up front. Basic Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classical Ciphers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Classical Ciphers every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Calculator | Classical Ciphers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| 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 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | MobArts | Hangzhou Lake Snow Technology Co., Ltd. |
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
Classical Ciphers
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Basic Calculator
- Banner Ad Removal$0.99
Classical Ciphers
No in-app purchases
Questions
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