Basic Calculator+ vs Calculator HD Pro Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Calculator HD Pro Lite
This app offers a user-friendly calculator with large buttons and extensive customization options. It features a dual-line display to see input and results simultaneously, saves your calculation history, and provides full scientific functions. Personalize layouts, themes, and even button symbols to suit your needs.
- Dual-line display
- Calculation history
- Full scientific functions
- Customizable layouts and themes
- Big buttons
- Email history
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A colorful calculator with big buttons, comprehensive features, and extensive customization. Used by millions. Supported by ads. SEE EVERY STEP ・Dual-line display - shows your input and result simultaneously ・Multi-line input for long equations ・Tap & hold to move the cursor or copy and paste where you want SAVE YOUR WORK ・History saves every calculation with time and date ・Label important calculations for easy reference ・Email single calculations or complete history ・Swipe down to review previous work CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING ・6 layouts including extra-large button options ・10 color themes plus Dark Mode ・Adjustable font size and bold text ・Left-handed mode ・Show or hide features you don't need SCIENTIFIC FUNCTIONS ・Full scientific calculator when needed ・Memory buttons with values displayed ・Percentage and backspace buttons ・Automatic scientific notation ・VoiceOver accessibility OPTIONAL IN APP PURCHASES ・Today View Widget (iOS 17 and below) ・Multiple History Tapes ADDITIONAL FEATURES ・Customizable button symbols and decimal settings ・Multiple backspace button styles ・iPad Split View and 3D Touch support ・Gesture controls for quick access URL Scheme: calculatorhdprofree://
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Basic Calculator+ at 4.9 against Calculator HD Pro Lite's 4.6. Basic Calculator+ also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 78%) and ratings volume (260K vs 51K). Calculator HD Pro Lite's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads 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.
Basic Calculator+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator+ has 260K ratings behind it against 51K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Basic Calculator+'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Calculator HD Pro Lite's.
Basic Calculator+ ships an update every 4 months, Calculator HD Pro Lite every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Basic Calculator+ | Calculator HD Pro Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (260K ratings) — better | 4.6 (51K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews — better | 77.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 260K — better | 51K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Best Free Apps | Cider Software LLC |
Customer experience
Basic Calculator+
Calculator HD Pro Lite
User reviews
Basic Calculator+
From 260K 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
Calculator HD Pro Lite
From 51K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📝 Keeps calculation history
- 💡 Customizable layout and themes
- 🔢 Large, clear numbers
- 🧮 Variety of functions (basic, scientific, etc.)
Room to improve
- 💢 Intrusive ads, especially between calculations
- 🙄 Ads that are difficult to close
- 🤦♂️ Ads that interrupt workflow
- 🤑 Expensive to remove ads
- 🚫 Gambling ads
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 HD Pro Lite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Calculation errors with very large numbers
- Crashes after recent update
- Decimal point displayed as comma
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to sync calculation history across devices
- More advanced math functions (e.g. dms/dd)
- Customizable button layout
- Ability to disable ads without paying
In-app purchases
Basic Calculator+
No in-app purchases
Calculator HD Pro Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Basic Calculator+ free?
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