Super Basic Calculator vs Smart Instant Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Super Basic Calculator
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This is a basic calculator for the iPhone. There are no ads or subscriptions. It has a running total, haptic feedback, a large line history, is easy to use, and tested for accuracy.
Smart Instant Calculator
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◇Why Smart Calculator?◇ ・Real-time results: No “=” required—answers appear as you type. ・Widget-first: Do the math right on the Home Screen, then hand off values to the app. ・Keep & Drop: Ditch confusing M+/M−. Save a value with Keep, remove it with Drop—simple and intuitive. ・Only the essentials: All the everyday functions you actually use. ・Designed for comfort: Clean UI and eye-friendly colors for long sessions. ・Completely free: Every feature, no paywall. ◇Recommended For◇ ・You want a clean, straightforward calculator ・The default calculator feels limited ・You prefer instant results and minimal taps ・Opening an app for every quick calc is a hassle
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Instant Calculator at none against Super Basic Calculator's 1. Super Basic Calculator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Super Basic Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Instant Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Super Basic Calculator ships an update monthly, Smart Instant Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super Basic Calculator | Smart Instant Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Koontz | Ichi Hosotsuji |
In-app purchases
Super Basic Calculator
- Tip$0.99
Smart Instant Calculator
No in-app purchases
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