# Basic Calculator+ vs Calculator Plus #1

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Calculator+ at none against Calculator Plus #1's 7. Basic Calculator+ also leads on ratings volume (260K vs 5.1K). Calculator Plus #1's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator Plus #1 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Basic Calculator+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Basic Calculator+ against 4.8 for Calculator Plus #1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator+ has 260K ratings behind it against 5.1K, 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 89% of Calculator Plus #1's.

Basic Calculator+ ships an update every 4 months, Calculator Plus #1 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Calculator+ | Calculator Plus #1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (260K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-calculator-plus/id539356791/reviews)** | [4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-1/id576156235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **260K** | 5.1K |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Best Free Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/539356794) | [DigitAlchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376971628) |

## What reviewers say

### Basic Calculator+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-calculator-plus/id539356791)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Large, clear buttons
- 👍 Straightforward, basic functionality
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Works well on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent click volume
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive or disruptive
- 🐛 Missing backspace/delete function

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect calculation results
- Ads covering the screen

**Requested features**

- Add fraction button
- Implement order of operations
- Include memory function


### Calculator Plus #1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-plus-1/id576156235)

A straightforward calculator app designed for everyday math, school, budgeting, and shopping. It offers essential functions, a clear interface with large buttons, and a history log for reviewing past calculations. Advanced features include memory functions, percentage calculations, and multi-window support for efficient workflow.

**Highlights:** Basic arithmetic operations, Calculation history, Memory function, Percentage calculations, Large buttons and display, Customizable themes, Multi-window mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator with History | $0.99 | per month |
| Calculator with History | $1.49 | per month |
| Simple Calculator - No Ads | $6.29 | per year |
| Simple Calculator - No Ads | $8.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Basic Calculations | $8.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Basic Calculations | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great calculator
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Looks very nice
- 👍 Reliable and dependable
- 👍 Useful features like memory

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads disrupt calculations
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads pop up in the middle of calculations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or doesn't open
- Ads still show up even after paying to remove them

**Requested features**

- Add brackets/parentheses for arithmetic operations
- Improve arithmetic operator priority
- Add more algebraic and trigonometric functions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Calculator+ free?

Basic Calculator+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Calculator Plus #1 free?

Calculator Plus #1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Basic Calculator+ or Calculator Plus #1?

Basic Calculator+ is rated higher. Basic Calculator+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 260K ratings, while Calculator Plus #1 averages 4.8 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Basic Calculator+ or Calculator Plus #1 have ads?

Both Basic Calculator+ and Calculator Plus #1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator+ or Calculator Plus #1?

Basic Calculator+ ships an update every 4 months, and Calculator Plus #1 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Basic Calculator+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Calculator Plus #1 on October 12, 2026.

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