Calculator‰ vs myCalcBuddy
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.
myCalcBuddy
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Introducing the unique and fun myCalcBuddy, your all-in-one calculator app designed to simplify your calculations! With a basic+ calculator that features a handy history tape, you can easily track and recall your calculations. Our conversion tool handles length, temperature, weight, color, and more, while the tip calculator allows for quick bill entry, with customizable tip percentages ranging from 15% to 20% and the option to split the bill for up to 2 people. Plus, have some fun with our age calculator that lets you determine your age in years, months, days, and down to the seconds! Upgrade to the full version for even more features and an ad-free experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator‰ at none against myCalcBuddy's 1. myCalcBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. myCalcBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator‰ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calculator‰ ships an update every 5 months, myCalcBuddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator‰ | myCalcBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (410K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 410K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Carole Rivington |
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
myCalcBuddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Calculator‰
No in-app purchases
myCalcBuddy
- Full Version$3.99
Questions
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