Comparison

Basic Calculator vs FairQuote

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

FairQuote

This app helps homeowners assess if home repair quotes are reasonable by comparing them to regional price ranges. It provides clear guidance on whether a quote is fair, high, or low, and offers next steps. All checked quotes are saved privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Compare repair quotes to local price ranges
  • Assess quote fairness (fair, high, low)
  • Receive practical next-step guidance
  • Save past quotes privately
  • Supports HVAC, water heaters, plumbing, electrical, roofing, foundation, and sewer repairs
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Not sure if a home repair quote is fair? FairQuote helps homeowners quickly understand whether a contractor’s quote is reasonable before making a decision. Home repair pricing can vary widely, and it’s hard to know what’s typical for your area. FairQuote compares your quote to aggregated regional price ranges for common repairs, giving you clear guidance and next steps in seconds. What FairQuote does • Compare your home repair quote to typical local price ranges • See whether a quote is likely fair, high, or unusually low • Get practical guidance on what to ask or do next • Save past quotes on your device for easy reference Supported repairs • HVAC repair and replacement • Water heater replacement • Plumbing leak repair • Electrical panel upgrades • Roof repairs • Foundation repair and inspection • Sewer line repair or replacement Built for trust FairQuote is not a contractor marketplace and does not sell leads or promote service providers. Pricing guidance is general and based on aggregated data, not paid placements. All checked quotes are saved privately on your device. No accounts required. Important note FairQuote provides general cost guidance only. Actual prices vary by scope, timing, location, and contractor. This app does not provide professional, legal, or financial advice.

Screenshots

Basic Calculator4 screens
FairQuote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FairQuote at none against Basic Calculator's shown. FairQuote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Basic Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 FairQuote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FairQuote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, FairQuote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Basic Calculator versus FairQuote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic CalculatorFairQuote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB46 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMobArtsTyler Duesler

Customer experience

Basic Calculator

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

FairQuote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

FairQuote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Calculator

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

FairQuote

One-time2
  • Single Quote$4.99
  • 3-Quote Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Basic Calculator free?
Basic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FairQuote free?
FairQuote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Calculator or FairQuote?
FairQuote is rated higher. Basic Calculator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while FairQuote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Basic Calculator or FairQuote have ads?
Basic Calculator shows ads; FairQuote does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator or FairQuote?
Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and FairQuote every 2 days. Most recently, Basic Calculator was updated on November 1, 2026 and FairQuote on October 24, 2026.

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