Calculator‰ vs Basic Calculator+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator‰
This utility app offers a clean and intuitive interface for performing calculations. It prioritizes a user-friendly design with large buttons and a clear display for quick and efficient use.
- Large buttons
- Clear display
- Fast calculations
- Intuitive layout
- Retina Display support
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This calculator has a perfect design that maximizes the size of the buttons and display, with a great layout for fast and easy calculations. Retina Display. Download now and see how truly great this basic calculator is.
Basic Calculator+
Perform essential arithmetic operations with a straightforward calculator app. Its large buttons and clear display ensure ease of use, supporting both portrait and landscape orientations.
- Basic four functions
- Clear display
- Large buttons
- Portrait and landscape modes
- iPad compatible
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This simple calculator with a clear display and large buttons makes calculations easy. Portrait and landscape modes both available on iPad. This app uses the basic functions of the calculator to make the simplest, best, free calculator in the app store.
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Verdict
Calculator‰ and Basic Calculator+ both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Basic Calculator+'s written reviews are positive against 70% of Calculator‰'s. Calculator‰'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Calculator‰ against 4.9 for Basic Calculator+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 409K and 243K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Calculator‰'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Basic Calculator+'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Calculator‰ | Basic Calculator+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (409K ratings) | 4.9 (243K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | 87.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 409K — better | 243K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Best Free Apps |
Customer experience
Calculator‰
Basic Calculator+
User reviews
Calculator‰
From 409K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Large, clear buttons
- 👍 Accurate calculations
- 👍 Simple, no-frills design
- 👍 Reliable and stable
Room to improve
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Concerns about security/malware
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
Basic Calculator+
From 243K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Large, clear buttons
- 👍 Straightforward, basic functionality
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Works well on iPad
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent click volume
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive or disruptive
- 🐛 Missing backspace/delete function
Bugs and requests
Calculator‰
Reported bugs
2 issues- Calculations sometimes incorrect
- App crashing or freezing
Requested features
4 requests- Percentage key in portrait mode
- Option to remove ads (paid version)
- More customization options
- Memory function
Basic Calculator+
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect calculation results
- Ads covering the screen
Requested features
3 requests- Add fraction button
- Implement order of operations
- Include memory function
In-app purchases
Calculator‰
No in-app purchases
Basic Calculator+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Calculator‰ free?
Is Basic Calculator+ free?
Which has better reviews, Calculator‰ or Basic Calculator+?
Do Calculator‰ or Basic Calculator+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Calculator‰ or Basic Calculator+?
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