Calculator Mini vs The Simple Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator Mini
This utility app offers a streamlined calculator experience with a large key layout and customizable function keys. It includes calculation history and allows easy copying of results to other applications, optimized for a variety of Apple devices.
- Big key layout
- Customizable function keys (% , TAX, √￣, right shift)
- Calculation history
- Copy result to clipboard
- 16-digit display
- Optimized layout with '00' and big addition keys
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"Calculator Mini" we have adopted a layout that has been refined by considering the usability while 'simple'. ・Big key layout ・Function Keys You can choose from [ % ], [ TAX ], [ √￣ ] or [ right shift ] key. ・Calculation History ・The result is copied to clipboard. It can be pasted in other application. ・Optimal layout [ 00 ] Key , Big Addition Key ..etc. ・16-digits Display ・iPhone6,iPhone6 Plus and iPad perfect compatibles. ・Tap Sound Feedback
The Simple Calculator
This app offers a straightforward way to perform everyday calculations, including basic arithmetic, roots, percentages, and geometric formulas for common shapes. It supports fractions and offers convenient features like dark mode and copy-paste functionality.
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Roots and percentages
- Geometric calculations for shapes
- Fraction support
- Portrait and landscape modes
- Dark mode
- Copy and paste results
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A simple calculator that can be used in your everyday life. THE SIMPLE CALCULATOR FEATURES: - Portrait and Landscape Mode. - Dark Mode. - Split View. - Copy Results: Press and hold on the number to copy and paste elsewhere. THE SIMPLE CALCULATOR SUPPORTS: - Basic mathematical operations: • Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication. • Power of Two, Power of Three, Square Root, Cubic Root. • Percentages, Inverse Function. - Geometrical applications of everyday shapes: • Square Perimeter, Square Area, Square Diagonal, Cube Volume. • Circle Perimeter, Circle Area, Sphere Surface Area, Sphere Volume, Pi. • Triangle Perimeter, Triangle Area. - Fractions: • Mixed and improper fractions. • WE LOVE FEEDBACK • As always, your feedback is appreciated. Please keep sharing your experience by contacting us through our website, at: www.skottydeveloper.com Enjoying The Simple Calculator? Please show us some love by giving a 5 star review, so we can keep updating with great new features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Simple Calculator at 4.6 against Calculator Mini's 2.5. The Simple Calculator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (189 vs 4). Calculator Mini's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Simple Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator Mini asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Simple Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Simple Calculator has 189 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Calculator Mini's written reviews are positive against 77% of The Simple Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Calculator Mini ships an update every 51 months, The Simple Calculator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator Mini | The Simple Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (189 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 76.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 189 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | newforestar co,.ltd | Andreas Skotadis |
Customer experience
Calculator Mini
The Simple Calculator
In-app purchases
Calculator Mini
No in-app purchases
The Simple Calculator
- Remove Ads$0.99
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