Basic Calculator vs Calculator 17
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basic Calculator
A straightforward calculator app designed for everyday use. It offers a clean interface with essential functions, displaying current calculations and providing a history of your operations. Ideal for users who prefer simplicity over advanced features.
- Basic calculation system
- Intuitive design
- View present modifications
- Calculation history
- Universal app support
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'3.0 Fun design applied' Focusing on the most basic calculation system This calculator is focused on the most basic calculation system than other calculator apps. Excluded engineering calculations. It shows present modifications. It provides calculation history. This is for common people using in the most easy ways. It is available for people seeking the simplest method. - Intuitive design - Able to see present modifications - Calculation history - Universal app Basic Calc for iPad Think Human Designed by SuperDG
Calculator 17
This app offers a user-friendly calculator with basic and scientific modes. Access calculations instantly via a home screen widget and review past computations in a saved history.
- User-friendly interface
- Basic and scientific modes
- Home screen widget
- LiveActivity Standby for iPhone
- Calculation history
- Customizable themes
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Introducing Calculator 17, the ultimate tool for all your math needs on the go! *** - User-Friendly: Calculator 17 makes math feel easy and quick, perfect for both school tasks and daily math jobs. *** - Various Modes: Whether it's basic addition or advanced calculations, we have you covered. Switch between the simple calculator and Scientific mode easily. *** - Instant Access: No more searching for the app. With our homescreen widget and LiveActivity Standby for iPhone, perform calculations directly on your main screen, all while choosing from a variety of fun themes. *** - Never Forget: Your calculations are always saved in our handy history tab. Want to share or copy them? It's just one tap away. Calculator 17 isn’t just another math app. It’s your trusty helper, ready to handle any math challenge. Whether you're a student in need of a school calculator or someone who loves playing with numbers, our calculator is the perfect fit.
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Verdict
Basic Calculator and Calculator 17 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Basic Calculator's written reviews are positive against 22% of Calculator 17's. Calculator 17's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Basic Calculator against 4.6 for Calculator 17. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 971 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Basic Calculator's written reviews are positive against 22% of Calculator 17's.
Basic Calculator ships an update every 3 months, Calculator 17 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Calculator | Calculator 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.9K ratings) | 4.6 (971 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 21.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 971 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SuperDG Inc. | AI APPS SRL |
Customer experience
Basic Calculator
Calculator 17
User reviews
Basic Calculator
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient calculator
- 💡 Useful history feature
- 🔒 No data collection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Ads interfering with usage
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited functionality
Calculator 17
From 971 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Excellent free app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Keyboard not functioning properly
- 🐛 Widget not working or slow
- 🐛 Screen sizing issues
- 🐛 Only works in portrait mode on iPad
Bugs and requests
Basic Calculator
Reported bugs
2 issues- Percentage key not working on iPad
- Calculation history not updating correctly
Requested features
3 requests- Support for fractions and advanced calculations
- Ability to correct mistakes without restarting
- Customization options like themes and fonts
Calculator 17
Reported bugs
3 issues- Widget shows up blank
- Numerical display is cut off
- Significant delay between key presses and display update
Requested features
3 requests- Add landscape mode support
- Improve widget responsiveness
- Increase bracket functionality
In-app purchases
Basic Calculator
No in-app purchases
Calculator 17
No in-app purchases
Questions
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