Comparison

Basic Calculator+ vs Calculator·

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Basic four functions
  • Clear display
  • Large buttons
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • iPad compatible
Features
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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.

About

Calculator·

This app offers a straightforward calculation experience, focusing on essential functions without unnecessary complexity. It includes basic arithmetic, percentage calculations, and advanced functions like square root. Users can customize the appearance with multiple color schemes and utilize features like result copying and split-screen multitasking on iPad.

Highlights
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Percentage calculations
  • Multiple color schemes
  • Copy results
  • Square, square root, inverse functions
  • iPad Split View support
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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A truly no-frills calculator with the perfect blend of features and simplicity. Tired of getting lost in features you don’t use, but wish you had just a few more? Try Calculator· today! Features: • The essentials—add, subtract, multiply, divide, percent • Multiple color schemes • Copy your result (double tap result to copy) • Square, square root, and inverse functions on iPad landscape • Split View for iPad so you can run two apps at once • Apple Watch Support This app contains auto-renewable subscriptions: • Premium Access • 1 month and 1 year durations available​ Limit one free trial per user. Charged through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that product, where applicable. • Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/905866 • Terms of use: http://www.timosstudios.com/terms-of-use You can follow the instructions on our website to change or cancel your subscription: http://www.timosstudios.com/how-to-cancel-subscription-on-ios

Screenshots

Basic Calculator+2 screens
Calculator·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Calculator+ at none against Calculator·'s 3. Basic Calculator+ also leads on ratings volume (243K vs 34K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calculator· sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Basic Calculator+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Basic Calculator+ against 4.9 for Calculator·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator+ has 243K ratings behind it against 34K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Basic Calculator+'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Calculator·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Calculator+ ships an update every 4 months, Calculator· every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Basic Calculator+ versus Calculator·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Calculator+Calculator·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (243K ratings)4.9 (34K ratings)
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews — better84.4% of reviews
Number of ratings243K — better34K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBest Free AppsTim O's Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Basic Calculator+

All ratings242,697 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative11.1%

Calculator·

All ratings34,361 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews885 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.1%

User reviews

Basic Calculator+

From 243K App Store ratings

What 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

Calculator·

From 34K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 💡 Percentage function works well
  • 👍 Large, clear buttons
  • 👍 Straightforward, no-frills design

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Frequent ads can be distracting
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔒 Lack of customization options
  • 💡 No backspace/undo function
  • 💡 Missing advanced features like memory

Bugs and requests

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

Calculator·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when performing long calculations
  • Freezes when opening the app
  • Incorrect results for some complex calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a backspace/undo button
  • Implement a history/memory feature
  • Provide more customization options
  • Reduce frequency of ads

In-app purchases

None

Basic Calculator+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Calculator·

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade App3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Upgrade App$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade App$1.99

Questions

Is Basic Calculator+ free?
Basic Calculator+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calculator· free?
Calculator· is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Calculator+ or Calculator·?
Basic Calculator+ and Calculator· are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 243K and 34K ratings respectively.
Do Basic Calculator+ or Calculator· have ads?
Both Basic Calculator+ and Calculator· show ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator+ or Calculator·?
Basic Calculator+ ships an update every 4 months, and Calculator· every 2 months. Most recently, Basic Calculator+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Calculator· on September 24, 2026.

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