Super Basic Calculator vs CalcLog
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.
CalcLog
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CalcLog - A visual calculator that records every step as a receipt tape. [Key Features] - Receipt Tape: Every equation and result stacks vertically for easy review. - Notes: Label any item so you remember what each number was for. - Strikethrough: Swipe to exclude items from the total. - Session Archive: Save calculation sets and reopen them anytime. - Scientific Mode: sin, cos, tan, ln, log and more scientific functions. - Live Grand Total: Running total always visible at the top. - Result Recall: Tap any previous result to load it into your input. - Dark Mode support. - 16 languages supported. - Privacy First: All data stays on your device. No ads, no tracking. [Perfect For] - Grocery shopping price tracking - Comparing quotes in meetings - Simple daily expense logging - Keeping records of engineering calculations Contact: helpdesk@redcandle.co.kr
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalcLog at none against Super Basic Calculator's 1. CalcLog also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. CalcLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
Super Basic Calculator ships an update monthly, CalcLog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super Basic Calculator | CalcLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Koontz | RedCandle Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Super Basic Calculator
- Tip$0.99
CalcLog
No in-app purchases
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