Comparison

Calculator· vs NoAdsCalc

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

Head to head
About

Calculator·

This app offers a straightforward calculation experience, focusing on essential functions without unnecessary complexity. It includes basic arithmetic, percentage calculations, and advanced functions like square root. Users can customize the appearance with multiple color schemes and utilize features like result copying and split-screen multitasking on iPad.

Highlights
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Percentage calculations
  • Multiple color schemes
  • Copy results
  • Square, square root, inverse functions
  • iPad Split View support
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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A truly no-frills calculator with the perfect blend of features and simplicity. Tired of getting lost in features you don’t use, but wish you had just a few more? Try Calculator· today! Features: • The essentials—add, subtract, multiply, divide, percent • Multiple color schemes • Copy your result (double tap result to copy) • Square, square root, and inverse functions on iPad landscape • Split View for iPad so you can run two apps at once • Apple Watch Support This app contains auto-renewable subscriptions: • Premium Access • 1 month and 1 year durations available​ Limit one free trial per user. Charged through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that product, where applicable. • Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/905866 • Terms of use: http://www.timosstudios.com/terms-of-use You can follow the instructions on our website to change or cancel your subscription: http://www.timosstudios.com/how-to-cancel-subscription-on-ios

About

NoAdsCalc

A straightforward calculator designed for a clean user experience. It offers fast startup and displays the formula being calculated, all without any advertisements on the main screen.

Highlights
  • No ads on main screen
  • Displays calculation formula
  • Fast startup speed
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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Calculator without ads ・No ads on main screen ・Show formula ・Fast startup

Screenshots

Calculator·4 screens
NoAdsCalc1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator· at 84% against NoAdsCalc's 0%. Calculator· also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (34K vs 1). NoAdsCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calculator· sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NoAdsCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator· holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator· has 34K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Calculator·'s written reviews are positive against 0% of NoAdsCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator· ships an update every 3 months, NoAdsCalc every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Calculator· versus NoAdsCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator·NoAdsCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (34K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCTakashi Tsuchiya

Customer experience

Calculator·

All ratings34,400 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews887 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.0%

NoAdsCalc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Calculator·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when performing long calculations
  • Freezes when opening the app
  • Incorrect results for some complex calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a backspace/undo button
  • Implement a history/memory feature
  • Provide more customization options
  • Reduce frequency of ads

NoAdsCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Calculator·

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade App3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Upgrade App$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade App$1.99
None

NoAdsCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator· free?
Calculator· is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoAdsCalc free?
NoAdsCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator· or NoAdsCalc?
Calculator· is rated higher. Calculator· averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while NoAdsCalc averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Calculator· or NoAdsCalc have ads?
Calculator· shows ads; NoAdsCalc does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator· or NoAdsCalc?
Calculator· ships an update every 3 months, and NoAdsCalc every 15 months. Most recently, Calculator· was updated on October 15, 2026 and NoAdsCalc on October 6, 2026.

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