Basic Calculator+ vs Zen Calculator
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.
Zen Calculator
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Elevate your calculation experience with Zen Calculator, the ultimate tool for effortless mathematics, now featuring customizable themes. Say goodbye to mundane calculations and immerse yourself in a world of tranquility as you solve equations with style and serenity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Calculator+ at none against Zen Calculator's 1. Basic Calculator+ also leads on device support. Zen Calculator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price 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. Zen Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basic Calculator+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Basic Calculator+ | Zen Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (261K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 261K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Best Free Apps | Andrew Attard |
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
Zen Calculator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Basic Calculator+
No in-app purchases
Zen Calculator
- Supporting the devs work$0.99
Questions
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