Comparison

Basic Calculator+ vs Calculator .

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Basic four functions
  • Clear display
  • Large buttons
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • iPad compatible
Features
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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.

About

Calculator .

This utility app combines standard and scientific calculations with unit and currency conversions. It features a clean interface, calculation history, and automatic rate updates for currencies. Easily switch between functions without leaving the app.

Highlights
  • Standard and scientific calculator
  • Unit conversion (length, weight, area, volume, temperature)
  • Currency conversion with automatic rate updates
  • Calculation history
  • Distraction-free dark interface
Features
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【NeonCalculator】 is a four-in-one calculator that handles everyday math, scientific functions, unit conversion, and currency conversion in one place, so calculating and converting happen without switching apps. Standard & Scientific Move freely between a clean standard keypad and scientific functions such as trigonometry, logarithms, powers, and constants for both quick sums and more advanced work. Unit Conversion Convert length, weight, area, volume, and temperature with results that update as you type, and swap the source and target units with a single tap. Currency Conversion Work with major world currencies, refresh reference rates automatically when online, and get an instant converted amount as soon as you enter a value. Calculation History Every result is saved in order, and tapping any entry brings it back so you can continue without retyping. Clean, Focused Layout A dark, distraction-free interface keeps the numbers at the center of the screen for comfortable reading, even over long sessions. From a quick total to a detailed conversion, NeonCalculator keeps your numbers tidy and within reach. Download it today. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $9.99/week* $39.99/year* *Prices are shown in US dollars; the actual charge may be converted to your local currency based on your country or region. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal will be shown. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during an active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://laiyuzone.xyz/jisuanqi/privacy.html

Screenshots

Basic Calculator+2 screens
Calculator .4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Basic Calculator+ at 4.9 against Calculator .'s 3.2. Basic Calculator+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (261K vs 9). Calculator .'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calculator . sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Basic Calculator+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Calculator+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator+ has 261K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Calculator+ ships an update every 4 months, Calculator . fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Basic Calculator+ versus Calculator .: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Calculator+Calculator .
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (261K ratings) — better3.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings261K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBest Free AppsHong Kong Global Cross-Border E-Commerce Co., 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

Calculator .

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Basic Calculator+

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Calculator .

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Peak3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Ring3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Peak$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly Ring$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Basic Calculator+ free?
Basic Calculator+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calculator . free?
Calculator . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Calculator+ or Calculator .?
Basic Calculator+ is rated higher. Basic Calculator+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 261K ratings, while Calculator . averages 3.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Basic Calculator+ or Calculator . have ads?
Basic Calculator+ shows ads; Calculator . does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator+ or Calculator .?
Basic Calculator+ ships an update every 4 months, and Calculator . fortnightly. Most recently, Basic Calculator+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Calculator . on October 28, 2026.

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