# BasicCalc vs Calculator

The clearest difference is rating: BasicCalc at 4.7 against Calculator's 3.5. BasicCalc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

BasicCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BasicCalc | Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basiccalc-scientific-and-easy/id6743786074/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-personalized-calc/id6767226081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rodrigo Belloso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361382340) | [Meshari Alamri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860122851) |

## What reviewers say

### BasicCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basiccalc-scientific-and-easy/id6743786074)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-personalized-calc/id6767226081)

A fast, clean, and easy-to-use calculator app offering both basic and advanced scientific functions. It features a minimal design, calculation history, and supports dark and light modes for a comfortable daily calculation experience.

**Highlights:** Simple and clean interface, Scientific calculator functions, Percentage calculator tools, Calculation history, Dark mode and light mode support, Haptic feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BasicCalc free?

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

### Is Calculator free?

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

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

BasicCalc is rated higher. BasicCalc averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Calculator averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do BasicCalc or Calculator have ads?

Calculator shows ads; BasicCalc does not.

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