Comparison

Calculator Pro Elite vs The Simple Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calculator Pro Elite

A highly customizable calculator app offering a modern interface and powerful features. Personalize themes, button layouts, and visual elements to your preference. Track and save calculations with a detailed history, and access scientific functions when needed.

Highlights
  • Customizable themes with gradients, colors, or photos
  • Multiple button shapes and color customization
  • Dual-line display for input and result
  • History saves all calculations with date and time
  • Full scientific calculator functionality
  • Optional in-app purchases for widgets and multiple history tapes
Features
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A modern calculator with extensive customization and powerful features. Design it exactly how you want it. Used by millions. Completely ad-free. MAKE IT YOURS ・Create custom themes with your own gradients, colors, or photos ・Choose from multiple button shapes and customize all colors ・Modern flat interface that looks great on any device ・6 layouts including extra-large button options ・Complete control over every visual element SEE EVERY STEP ・Dual-line display - shows your input and result simultaneously ・Multi-line input for long equations ・Tap & hold to move the cursor or copy and paste where you want SAVE YOUR WORK ・History saves every calculation with time and date ・Label important calculations for easy reference ・Email single calculations or complete history ・Swipe down to review previous work PROFESSIONAL FEATURES ・Full scientific calculator when needed ・Memory buttons with values displayed ・Percentage and backspace buttons ・Automatic scientific notation ・VoiceOver accessibility OPTIONAL IN APP PURCHASES ・Today View Widget (iOS 17 and below) ・Multiple History Tapes ADDITIONAL CUSTOMIZATION ・Adjustable font size and bold text ・Dark Mode support ・Left-handed mode ・Customizable button symbols and decimal settings ・iPad Split View and 3D Touch support ・Gesture controls for quick access URL Scheme: calculatorproelite://

About

The Simple Calculator

This app offers a straightforward way to perform everyday calculations, including basic arithmetic, roots, percentages, and geometric formulas for common shapes. It supports fractions and offers convenient features like dark mode and copy-paste functionality.

Highlights
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Roots and percentages
  • Geometric calculations for shapes
  • Fraction support
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Dark mode
  • Copy and paste results
Features
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A simple calculator that can be used in your everyday life. THE SIMPLE CALCULATOR FEATURES: - Portrait and Landscape Mode. - Dark Mode. - Split View. - Copy Results: Press and hold on the number to copy and paste elsewhere. THE SIMPLE CALCULATOR SUPPORTS: - Basic mathematical operations: • Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication. • Power of Two, Power of Three, Square Root, Cubic Root. • Percentages, Inverse Function. - Geometrical applications of everyday shapes: • Square Perimeter, Square Area, Square Diagonal, Cube Volume. • Circle Perimeter, Circle Area, Sphere Surface Area, Sphere Volume, Pi. • Triangle Perimeter, Triangle Area. - Fractions: • Mixed and improper fractions. • WE LOVE FEEDBACK • As always, your feedback is appreciated. Please keep sharing your experience by contacting us through our website, at: www.skottydeveloper.com Enjoying The Simple Calculator? Please show us some love by giving a 5 star review, so we can keep updating with great new features.

Screenshots

Calculator Pro Elite4 screens
The Simple Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Simple Calculator at Free against Calculator Pro Elite's $9.99. The Simple Calculator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). Calculator Pro Elite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 77%). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Simple Calculator is free to download; Calculator Pro Elite costs $9.99 up front. Calculator Pro Elite sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Simple Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Calculator Pro Elite against 4.6 for The Simple Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Pro Elite has 2.1K ratings behind it against 189, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Calculator Pro Elite's written reviews are positive against 77% of The Simple Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator Pro Elite ships an update every 2 months, The Simple Calculator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Calculator Pro Elite versus The Simple Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator Pro EliteThe Simple Calculator
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better4.6 (189 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better189
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCider Software LLCAndreas Skotadis

Customer experience

Calculator Pro Elite

All ratings2,055 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.9%

The Simple Calculator

All ratings171 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral23.1%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Calculator Pro Elite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect text direction for Arabic users
  • Issues with decimal point handling
  • Widget not working properly in notification center

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 'Recently Deleted' feature
  • Implement cubic root function
  • Add 'Last Answer' button
  • Support for degrees, minutes, seconds display

The Simple Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calculator Pro Elite

One-time2
  • Widget$1.99
  • Multiple History Tapes$1.99
1 purchases

The Simple Calculator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Calculator Pro Elite free?
Calculator Pro Elite costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Simple Calculator free?
The Simple Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator Pro Elite or The Simple Calculator?
Calculator Pro Elite is rated higher. Calculator Pro Elite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while The Simple Calculator averages 4.6 from 189 ratings.
Do Calculator Pro Elite or The Simple Calculator have ads?
The Simple Calculator shows ads; Calculator Pro Elite does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator Pro Elite or The Simple Calculator?
Calculator Pro Elite ships an update every 2 months, and The Simple Calculator weekly. Most recently, Calculator Pro Elite was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Simple Calculator on November 3, 2026.

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