Basic Calculator+ vs Dictation To Write
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.
Dictation To Write
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If you enjoy taking notes by dictation, this app is perfect for you! It is designed for students and anyone who prefers to record their notes while being dictated to by someone else. The dictation-to-write feature allows you to extract text from your browser or images, and it can read the text aloud at your preferred speed. To extract text from an image, click the camera icon located at the top right of the Home Screen. Here’s how to use the app: First, click the clear button to remove any existing text. Then, paste the text of your article and click the Dictate button to begin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Basic Calculator+ at every 4 months against Dictation To Write's every 16 months. Basic Calculator+ also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Dictation To Write's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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+ ships an update every 4 months, Dictation To Write every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Calculator+ | Dictation To Write |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (260K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 260K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Best Free Apps | gangadhar goud |
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
Dictation To Write
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Basic Calculator+
No in-app purchases
Dictation To Write
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Basic Calculator+ free?
Is Dictation To Write free?
Do Basic Calculator+ or Dictation To Write have ads?
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator+ or Dictation To Write?
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