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
A straightforward calculator app designed for everyday use. It offers a clean interface with essential functions, displaying current calculations and providing a history of your operations. Ideal for users who prefer simplicity over advanced features.
- Basic calculation system
- Intuitive design
- View present modifications
- Calculation history
- Universal app support
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'3.0 Fun design applied' Focusing on the most basic calculation system This calculator is focused on the most basic calculation system than other calculator apps. Excluded engineering calculations. It shows present modifications. It provides calculation history. This is for common people using in the most easy ways. It is available for people seeking the simplest method. - Intuitive design - Able to see present modifications - Calculation history - Universal app Basic Calc for iPad Think Human Designed by SuperDG
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Basic Calculator at none against Calculator‰'s shown. Basic Calculator also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Calculator‰'s advantage is ratings volume (410K vs 1.9K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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‰ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator‰ has 410K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 69% positive.
Calculator‰ ships an update every 5 months, Basic Calculator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator‰ | Basic Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (410K ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews — better | 69.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 410K — better | 1.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | SuperDG Inc. |
Customer experience
Calculator‰
Basic Calculator
User reviews
Calculator‰
From 410K 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 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient calculator
- 💡 Useful history feature
- 🔒 No data collection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Ads interfering with usage
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited functionality
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- Percentage key not working on iPad
- Calculation history not updating correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Support for fractions and advanced calculations
- Ability to correct mistakes without restarting
- Customization options like themes and fonts
In-app purchases
Calculator‰
No in-app purchases
Basic Calculator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Calculator‰ free?
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