Comparison

Basic Calculator vs CalculatorPro

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.

About

CalculatorPro

Features
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Calculator - Modes & Widgets is a powerful, beautiful, and fully customizable calculator built for everyday math, quick conversions, budgeting, studying, and personal style. Go beyond a basic calculator with advanced modes, smart history, Home Screen widgets, custom themes, animated backgrounds, and fast access from your device. PERSONALIZE YOUR CALCULATOR Make your calculator feel truly yours. • Add animated looping GIF backgrounds • Import your own photos and wallpapers • Choose from beautiful accent colors • Create custom color palettes • Switch between 4 keypad button styles • Match your calculator to your Home Screen • Choose alternate app icons • Enjoy a clean design optimized for both Light and Dark Modes Whether you prefer a minimal black calculator, a colorful aesthetic setup, or a fun animated theme, you can design the calculator that fits your style. SMART HISTORY Never lose an important calculation again. Your calculation history helps you keep track of previous results, organize important math, and quickly return to numbers you need later. • View past calculations • Name important calculations • Pin useful results • Search your history • Organize calculations into folders • Keep your workspace clean and easy to manage • Sync your history and settings with iCloud Perfect for budgeting, schoolwork, shopping, tax calculations, work tasks, and everyday math. POWERFUL CALCULATOR MODES Calculator - Modes & Widgets includes useful tools for more than simple arithmetic. • Basic calculator • Fraction calculator • Percentage calculator • Unit converter • Currency, length, weight, volume, time, temperature, and more Use it for studying, cooking, travel, shopping, personal finance, measurements, and quick daily calculations. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add beautiful calculator widgets to your Home Screen for faster access. • Basic calculator widget • Tip calculator widget • Tax calculator widget • Custom widget backgrounds • Personalized widget colors • Quick presets for common calculations Your calculator can be useful before you even open the app. FAST SYSTEM ACCESS Launch your calculator quickly whenever you need it. • Add calculator access to Control Center • Use Lock Screen shortcuts • Open useful tools faster • Keep your calculator one swipe away No more searching through folders when you need to calculate something quickly. TIP & TAX TOOLS Make everyday payments easier with quick presets for tips, taxes, and totals. • Save custom tip presets • Calculate tax faster • Customize your setup for everyday spending Great for restaurants, shopping, travel, and budgeting. CLEAN, MODERN, AND EASY TO USE Calculator - Modes & Widgets is designed to be simple when you need speed and powerful when you need more control. It is ideal for: • Students • Designers • Shoppers • Travelers • Budget planners • Professionals • Anyone who wants a smarter and more personal calculator Download Calculator - Modes & Widgets and turn your calculator into a tool that is useful, fast, and beautifully yours.

Screenshots

Basic Calculator4 screens
CalculatorPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CalculatorPro at none against Basic Calculator's shown. Basic Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Basic Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CalculatorPro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Basic Calculator versus CalculatorPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic CalculatorCalculatorPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB36 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMobArtsAylin Yahya-zada

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

CalculatorPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Calculator

One-time1
  • Banner Ad Removal$0.99
2 purchases

CalculatorPro

One-time2
  • Calculator Pro - Launch Offer$3.99
  • Calculator Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Basic Calculator free?
Basic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalculatorPro free?
CalculatorPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic Calculator or CalculatorPro have ads?
Basic Calculator shows ads; CalculatorPro does not.

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