Basic Calculator+ vs SafeHold 2FA
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.
SafeHold 2FA
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We built the authenticator we couldn't find. Every 2FA app we tried wanted something in return — an account, our email, our usage data, or a hefty subscription just to protect a few accounts. Some buried basic features behind paywalls. Others felt abandoned, with outdated designs and missing functionality. We wanted something simple: a beautiful, private authenticator that just works. No sign-ups. No tracking. No compromises. So we built SafeHold 2FA. Why SafeHold 2FA? • No account required — start using immediately • No tracking or analytics — we don't collect your data • No ads — ever • iCloud Keychain sync — encrypted, secure, automatic • Works offline — no internet needed to generate codes Free Features: • Unlimited authenticator accounts at no cost • QR code scanning • Manual entry support • iCloud sync across all your devices • Folder organization • Biometric unlock (Face ID / Touch ID) • Password protection • Haptic countdown alerts • Auto-clear clipboard • Export your accounts anytime • Dark mode support Import Made Easy: • Scan QR codes instantly • Import from Google Authenticator • Import from images in your photo library • Manual entry for any TOTP/HOTP account Your Security, Our Priority: Secrets are stored in Apple's secure Keychain and synced via iCloud Keychain — the same encryption Apple uses for your passwords. We never see your data. Compatible with thousands of services including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, GitHub, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, Coinbase, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SafeHold 2FA at none against Basic Calculator+'s shown. SafeHold 2FA also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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, SafeHold 2FA every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Calculator+ | SafeHold 2FA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Best Free Apps | Palmanac Limited |
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
SafeHold 2FA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Basic Calculator+
No in-app purchases
SafeHold 2FA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Basic Calculator+ free?
Is SafeHold 2FA free?
Do Basic Calculator+ or SafeHold 2FA have ads?
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator+ or SafeHold 2FA?
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