Basic Calculator+ vs Calculator App +
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 App +
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Featuring a clean, modern interface with both light and dark modes, this calculator handles everything from basic arithmetic to complex equations with parentheses and percentage calculations. Enjoy responsive buttons, a clear display showing both your current equation and running result, and smart features like: • Accurate percentage calculations • Color-coded parentheses for easy equation tracking • Comprehensive calculation history with copy and share functionality • Automatic decimal handling with scientific notation for very large numbers • Implicit multiplication after percentages • Portrait mode optimization for one-handed use • Copy and share your calculations with a single tap Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone needing quick and accurate calculations, this simple calculator delivers a seamless experience with precision and simplicity. The intuitive design ensures you'll never miss a number or operation. Download today and make calculations effortless!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Calculator App + at every 2 weeks against Basic Calculator+'s every 4 months. Calculator App + also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Calculator App + every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Calculator+ | Calculator App + |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Best Free Apps | JanoGroup LLC |
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 App +
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Basic Calculator+
No in-app purchases
Calculator App +
No in-app purchases
Questions
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