Comparison

ACalc 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

ACalc

A straightforward scientific calculator with large, easy-to-use buttons and a clear display. It handles basic arithmetic and advanced functions like trigonometry and exponentials, with memory storage capabilities.

Highlights
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Trigonometric functions
  • Hyperbolic functions
  • Exponential functions
  • Memory storage (STO/ALPHA)
  • Large buttons and display
Features
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This is a super simple scientific calculator with large buttons. It supports addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Trigonometric, hyperbolic and exponential functions can be used with the click of a button. Features: ◉ Retina display ◉ It supports adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing ◉ Big buttons ◉ A large display ◉ The mathematical functions you need: sin, cos, log and exp. ◉ Very useful and easy to use In order to store a parameter value, press "STO" and one of the characters: A, B, C, ... To use a stored parameter, press "ALPHA" and one of the characters instead of entering av value. Download this calculator today!

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

ACalc2 screens
Calculator basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator basic at 100% against ACalc's 20%. Calculator basic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). ACalc's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 2). On price 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. ACalc 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACalc has 82 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of ACalc's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calculator basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ACalc ships an update every 6 months, Calculator basic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ACalc versus Calculator basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACalcCalculator basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (82 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetviking ABKenichi Yoshikawa

Customer experience

ACalc

All ratings82 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.5%

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

ACalc

One-time1
  • Ad Removal$0.99
None

Calculator basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ACalc free?
ACalc 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, ACalc or Calculator basic?
Calculator basic is rated higher. ACalc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Calculator basic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ACalc or Calculator basic have ads?
ACalc shows ads; Calculator basic does not.
Which is updated more often, ACalc or Calculator basic?
ACalc ships an update every 6 months, and Calculator basic every 3 months. Most recently, ACalc was updated on September 10, 2026 and Calculator basic on June 2, 2026.

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