Comparison

Calculator 3D vs Calculator basic

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

Head to head
About

Calculator 3D

This utility app offers a unique calculator experience with animated characters presenting results. Enjoy interactive features like swiping to change backgrounds and reset numbers, all enhanced by atmospheric sounds. It's a fun and colorful way to perform calculations.

Highlights
  • Animated character results
  • Swipe gestures for background/reset
  • Atmospheric sound effects
  • Interactive animations based on result size
  • Customizable background colors
Features
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A cool calculator with fun features. The results in the calculator are presented by an animated character. Various animations to specific results. By swiping left or right you reset the numbers. By swiping up or down you to change the background colors. The calculator has sounds that provide atmosphere and responds to your input. The sounds can be turned on/off on the information page. A fun and colorful calculator with surprising features. Animations: 0-4999 Walking animation - The character presents the result 5000-9999999 Jumping animation - The character presents the result jumping from above. >9999999 Sliding animation - The character acts angry because he can't handle the big number.

About

Calculator basic

Personalize your calculation experience with customizable buttons, wallpapers, and themes. Adjust layouts for portrait and landscape modes on your devices for optimal viewing and ease of use.

Highlights
  • Customizable button positions and functions
  • Set custom wallpapers and background colors
  • Adjustable button shapes, sizes, and dimensions
  • Multiple calculation methods and rounding modes
  • Free adjustment of character and background colors
  • History log with overwrite or add options
Features
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Calculator Basic can change the position and the function of the button and set the wallpaper background freely, not to mention the color and the shape. The screen layout will change automatically according to the portrait or landscape mode on your iPad and iPhone and the big buttons fitted to the size and mode of display are easy to view for the user. Let's create your own calculator suitable for your tastes by using abundant setting well. FEATURES : Calculation : - Two Calculation method: functional or sequential - Three rounding mode: rounding , up or cut - Number of digits after the decimal point: free , zero , one , two , three or four - Angle unit: degree or radian Appearance : - Color or Wallpaper: Set the wallpaper with a photograph or a camera, or select a background color - Number Format: Select a digit grouping and decimal point from among the 8 types including India format - Sound of buttons : Select the button sound from nine timbres or turn off Result: - Character color: Freely set color by the slider - Background color: Freely set color and opacity by the slider - Expression color: Freely set color or hide by the slider Button : - Shape: Square , Round Square , Circle , Diamond , Heart or Cogwheel - Size: Large , Medium or Small - Dimensions: Flat , Solid or Outline - Character color: Freely set color by the slider - Background color: Freely set color and opacity by the slider - Position: The position of buttons are freely changed - Function button : Three function buttons can be changed, thease button is include Grand total, Rand, Sine,1/x, Route, etc... History : - Equals: Over write last result or Add the result the history - Vertical (portrait) mode: Indication Left , Hidden or Indication Right - Horizontal (landscape) mode: Indication place Left or Right - character color: Freely set color by the slider - background color: Freely set color and opacity by the slider - Expression color: Freely set color or hide by the slider SUPPORTS : Non retina and Retina display on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. iPhone 4 to 8 Plus, iPhone SE and iPhone X, iPad 2 to iPad Pro and iPad mini to iPad mini 4 , iPod touch 3gen and later. iOS 8.0 and later. There is also a paid version without ads.

Screenshots

Calculator 3D4 screens
Calculator basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator basic at 5.0 against Calculator 3D's 4.0. Calculator basic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Calculator 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Calculator 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator basic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Calculator 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calculator basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, Calculator basic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calculator 3D versus Calculator basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator 3DCalculator basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBo KalvslundKenichi Yoshikawa

Customer experience

Calculator 3D

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Calculator basic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calculator 3D

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$0.99
None

Calculator basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator 3D free?
Calculator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator basic free?
Calculator basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator 3D or Calculator basic?
Calculator basic is rated higher. Calculator 3D averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Calculator basic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Calculator 3D or Calculator basic have ads?
Calculator 3D shows ads; Calculator basic does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator 3D or Calculator basic?
Calculator 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, and Calculator basic every 3 months. Most recently, Calculator 3D was updated on August 31, 2026 and Calculator basic on June 2, 2026.

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