Comparison

iGian vs BasicCalc

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

Head to head
About

iGian

A straightforward calculator employing Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) for efficient calculations. It offers a simple interface for users who prefer this input method. Ideal for quick mathematical operations without complex menus.

Highlights
  • Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) input
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Efficient calculation method
  • Designed for quick operations
Features
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Semplice calcolatrice RPN

About

BasicCalc

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
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*** #1 App Calculator in 10 countries! *** No ads or Purchases, just Math! *** BIG Buttons! *** Basic and Simple! ----------------------------------------------------- BasicCalc is the calculator that adapts to you. Start in Basic mode for everyday math, then switch to Scientific mode when you need more power — all in one tap. BASIC MODE • Clean, distraction-free calculator for daily use • Large buttons designed for easy tapping • Left-to-right calculation — what you see is what you get SCIENTIFIC MODE • Full scientific calculator with proper operator precedence • Trigonometric functions: sin, cos, tan, asin, acos, atan • Logarithms: ln, log • Powers and roots: x², x³, √, ∛, ^ • Constants: π, e, random number generator • Parentheses for complex expressions • Degree/Radian toggle • 2nd button doubles available functions SMART FEATURES • Persistent calculation history — review your last 30 operations • Works on both iPhone and iPad • Dark theme — easy on your eyes • No account needed, no internet required Download BasicCalc — the only calculator you need.

Screenshots

iGian1 screens
BasicCalc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iGian at every 3 months against BasicCalc's every 17 months. iGian also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGian ships an update every 3 months, BasicCalc every 17 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iGian versus BasicCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGianBasicCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGian Vitale Da Rin VidalRodrigo Belloso

Customer experience

iGian

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BasicCalc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iGian

No in-app purchases

None

BasicCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGian free?
iGian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BasicCalc free?
BasicCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iGian or BasicCalc have ads?
Neither iGian nor BasicCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGian or BasicCalc?
iGian ships an update every 3 months, and BasicCalc every 17 months. Most recently, iGian was updated on September 30, 2026 and BasicCalc on September 30, 2026.

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