Basic Calculator Pro vs Z
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basic Calculator Pro
This app provides a straightforward calculation system, focusing on essential functions without complex engineering features. It offers a clean design, calculation history, and displays current modifications for ease of use.
- Basic calculation system
- Calculation history
- Intuitive design
- Shows present modifications
- No ads
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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. Basic Calc Pro for iPad - No Add - Calculation history - Universal app - Intuitive design - Able to see present modifications Think Human Designed by SuperDG
Z
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Z-Asset management is an intelligent management platform integrating industrial Internet of Things, Internet, cloud computing and big data technology.Through the analysis of real equipment data, the platform provides customers with Failure alarm, starting conditions, operating abnormalities, working conditions, real-time equipment positioning, trajectory, accurate maintenance reminders according to manufacturer rules, and lowering equipment usage for customers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Z at Free against Basic Calculator Pro's $1.99. Z also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Z is free to download; Basic Calculator Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Basic Calculator Pro ships an update every 3 months, Z every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Calculator Pro | Z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (699 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 699 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SuperDG Inc. | Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
Basic Calculator Pro
Reported bugs
2 issues- Numpad enter key not working on Mac
- Screen moving up/down when typing one-handed on iPhone
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to edit past calculations
- Split-screen support on iPad
- Customizable button colors
Z
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Basic Calculator Pro
No in-app purchases
Z
No in-app purchases
