Comparison

Basic Calculator+ vs Mechanic Toolbox

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

Mechanic Toolbox

Features
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Mechanic Toolbox is an offline toolkit of automotive calculators for mechanics, DIY owners, and workshop use. Save vehicle profiles and run tyre, torque, gearing, fuel, EV, battery, engine, 4x4, suspension, brake, performance, and towing calculations on your iPhone or iPad—no account and no internet required for core tools. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Compare tyre sizes and check speedometer error • Convert torque units and estimate wheel torque • Work out gearing, RPM, and speed relationships • Calculate fuel economy, range, and related values • Store vehicles, favorites, and recent results for quick reuse • Switch metric/imperial units, theme, and language BUILT FOR THE WORKSHOP • Works offline after install • Clear result screens with accuracy notes where relevant • Designed for fast, practical day-to-day shop math IMPORTANT Results are for reference and planning. Always verify critical values against manufacturer specifications and local regulations before modifying a vehicle or performing safety-related work. Privacy Policy: https://pradapjackie.github.io/privacy-policy-all/mechanic-toolbox/ios/privacy.html Support: support@pradappandiyan.com

Screenshots

Basic Calculator+2 screens
Mechanic Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mechanic Toolbox at none against Basic Calculator+'s shown. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Basic Calculator+ versus Mechanic Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Calculator+Mechanic Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (261K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings261K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBest Free AppsPradap Pandiyan

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

Mechanic Toolbox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Basic Calculator+

No in-app purchases

None

Mechanic Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Calculator+ free?
Basic Calculator+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mechanic Toolbox free?
Mechanic Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic Calculator+ or Mechanic Toolbox have ads?
Basic Calculator+ shows ads; Mechanic Toolbox does not.

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