Super Basic Calculator vs MyCal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
MyCal
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MyCal is the calculator that works like a notepad. Most calculators forget everything the moment you hit "=". MyCal doesn't. Write your math across multiple lines, edit any number, and watch every result update instantly. It's the fast, visual way to work through anything โ budgets, estimates, invoices, recipes, conversions, homework. * EDIT ANYTHING, ANYTIME Type your whole calculation, then change any number on any line. Everything recalculates live. No more starting over. * BUILD ON YOUR WORK Reference earlier results in new lines. Chain calculations the way you actually think. * SAVE YOUR SHEETS Keep your calculations forever. Reopen a saved sheet anytime and keep editing. Your full history is one tap away. * FROM BASIC TO SCIENTIFIC Percentages, fractions, and everyday math โ plus a full scientific keyboard: sin, cos, tan, log, ln, powers, roots, ฯ, e, and variables (x, y, z) to solve real equations. * MAKE IT YOURS Beautiful built-in themes, or set your own photo as the background. A calculator that finally looks the way you want. * SHARE YOUR WORK Export any sheet as a clean, themed image โ perfect for sharing a quote, a split bill, or a quick proof. Download MyCal and stop fighting your calculator. โ โ โ MyCal requires a subscription or one-time purchase to unlock the full app. โข Monthly subscription โข Annual subscription (with a free trial) โข Lifetime โ one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused free-trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://maoapps.com/mycal/terms Privacy Policy: https://maoapps.com/mycal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Super Basic Calculator at none against MyCal's shown. MyCal's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Super Basic Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MyCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Super Basic Calculator ships an update monthly, MyCal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super Basic Calculator | MyCal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Koontz | Mohammad Abu-Odeh |
In-app purchases
Super Basic Calculator
- Tip$0.99
MyCal
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
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