Calculator‰ vs TextABuddy
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.
TextABuddy
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Buddy is a emergency text message app. You enlists a Buddy to become your emergency contact and they will be notified during an active emergency. Your Buddy will be notified by the means of: SMS and can choose to respond to your emergency. Key features Free No sign-ups Ad free Data privacy No subscription No login required Exclusive to IOS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TextABuddy at none against Calculator‰'s shown. Calculator‰'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Calculator‰ ships an update every 5 months, TextABuddy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator‰ | TextABuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (409K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 409K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Anees Hanslo |
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
TextABuddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Calculator‰
No in-app purchases
TextABuddy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Calculator‰ free?
Is TextABuddy free?
Do Calculator‰ or TextABuddy have ads?
Which is updated more often, Calculator‰ or TextABuddy?
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