# Calculator vs SimpleCaclulator

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator at 4.7 against SimpleCaclulator's 3.8. Calculator also leads on ratings volume (910 vs 9) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). SimpleCaclulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator has 910 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Calculator's written reviews are positive against 67% of SimpleCaclulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator | SimpleCaclulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (910 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id549782479/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecaclulator/id1590751914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **910** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **79.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Horizon Business, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431586531) | [Yaniv Belo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547982194) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator/id549782479)

This is a straightforward calculator application designed for ease of use and clear readability. Users can personalize the app's appearance by choosing their preferred background and display themes.

**Highlights:** Easy to use interface, Clear display, Customizable background, Customizable display themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 👀 Large, easy-to-read numbers
- 🎯 Accurate calculations
- 🆓 Free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Loud button clicking sound that can't be turned off
- 📏 Lacks landscape mode
- 🔢 No percentage or advanced math functions

**Reported bugs**

- Sound toggle switch doesn't work to turn off sounds
- App crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add percentage and other advanced math functions
- Allow landscape mode
- Add option to turn off button sounds


### SimpleCaclulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplecaclulator/id1590751914)

A free scientific calculator designed for iPad, offering both basic and scientific modes. It provides detailed explanations for each mathematical function to enhance user understanding of operations.

**Highlights:** Free scientific calculator, Basic and scientific modes, Detailed math function info, iPad optimized

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator free?

Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimpleCaclulator free?

SimpleCaclulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calculator or SimpleCaclulator?

Calculator is rated higher. Calculator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 910 ratings, while SimpleCaclulator averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Calculator or SimpleCaclulator have ads?

Calculator shows ads; SimpleCaclulator does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*