Calculator83 vs Elaborate Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator83
A minimalist calculator app focused on simplicity and a clean workflow. It offers both basic and scientific modes, allowing users to perform calculations without complex settings. Get started quickly with this straightforward tool.
- Minimalist design
- Clean workflow
- Basic mode
- Scientific mode
- Easy to use
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Calculator83 is a minimalist calculator designed with simplicity to the core and an emphasis on a clean workflow. Be up and running in seconds! Featuring two modes of operation, basic and scientific. The goal of this app is to allow users to have a powerful calculator without the fuss of learning all the settings of a powerful calculator.
Elaborate Calculator
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A visual wrapper for IVY on the go. For large difficult calculations or when in need of arbitrary precision. Optimized for small screens and without needing something else to run your equations. MIT Source https://github.com/BrandonRoehl/elaborate
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Elaborate Calculator at every 4 months against Calculator83's every 20 months. Calculator83's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Calculator83 ships an update every 20 months, Elaborate Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator83 | Elaborate Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lyker Labs LLC | Brandon Roehl |
In-app purchases
Calculator83
No in-app purchases
Elaborate Calculator
No in-app purchases
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