BasicCalc vs TextMath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BasicCalc
This app offers both basic and advanced scientific calculation modes with a clean interface and large buttons. It features a persistent history of your last 30 operations and works offline on your iPhone or iPad.
- Basic and Scientific calculation modes
- Large, easy-to-tap buttons
- Persistent calculation history (last 30 ops)
- Works offline
- Dark theme option
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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*** #1 App Calculator in 10 countries! *** No ads or Purchases, just Math! *** BIG Buttons! *** Basic and Simple! ----------------------------------------------------- BasicCalc is the calculator that adapts to you. Start in Basic mode for everyday math, then switch to Scientific mode when you need more power — all in one tap. BASIC MODE • Clean, distraction-free calculator for daily use • Large buttons designed for easy tapping • Left-to-right calculation — what you see is what you get SCIENTIFIC MODE • Full scientific calculator with proper operator precedence • Trigonometric functions: sin, cos, tan, asin, acos, atan • Logarithms: ln, log • Powers and roots: x², x³, √, ∛, ^ • Constants: π, e, random number generator • Parentheses for complex expressions • Degree/Radian toggle • 2nd button doubles available functions SMART FEATURES • Persistent calculation history — review your last 30 operations • Works on both iPhone and iPad • Dark theme — easy on your eyes • No account needed, no internet required Download BasicCalc — the only calculator you need.
TextMath
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TextMath redefines how calculators work. No need to memorize complex button sequences - just input in natural language and get instant results. 【Core Features】 • Multi-tab management for organized calculations • Natural language input - type "15% of 200" or "100 USD to EUR" • Real-time calculation display with paper-style interface • Smart toolbar with mathematical and currency symbols • Supports basic math, percentages, currency & unit conversion • Automatic data saving and offline operation • Dark mode support 【Perfect For】 • Daily shopping calculations • Travel currency exchange • Work reports and data analysis • Students learning mathematics 【Technical Excellence】 • Precise calculation engine • Optimized performance • Local data storage for privacy • Regular updates Through natural language input and paper-style interface design, TextMath brings calculation back to its essence, becoming an extension of your thinking process. Download TextMath now and experience a different way of calculating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BasicCalc at none against TextMath's 1. TextMath's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 17 months). On price, ads, 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. TextMath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BasicCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
BasicCalc ships an update every 17 months, TextMath every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BasicCalc | TextMath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rodrigo Belloso | MHOST LTD |
In-app purchases
BasicCalc
No in-app purchases
TextMath
- Unlimited Pages$1.99









