Comparison

Basic Calculator vs Classical Ciphers

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. Privacy Policy: https://calculator-app-free.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://calculator-app-free.com/terms-of-use/

About

Classical Ciphers

Features
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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

Screenshots

Basic Calculator4 screens
Classical Ciphers4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Basic Calculator versus Classical Ciphers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic CalculatorClassical Ciphers
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB1 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMobArtsHangzhou 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

1 purchases

Basic Calculator

One-time1
  • Banner Ad Removal$0.99
None

Classical Ciphers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Calculator free?
Basic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classical Ciphers free?
Classical Ciphers costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic Calculator or Classical Ciphers have ads?
Basic Calculator shows ads; Classical Ciphers does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator or Classical Ciphers?
Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and Classical Ciphers every 3 weeks. Most recently, Basic Calculator was updated on October 11, 2026 and Classical Ciphers on October 9, 2026.

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