Comparison

Calculator basic vs Y Calculator

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

Head to head
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.

About

Y Calculator

A straightforward and efficient calculator for everyday tasks on iPhone and iPad. Features large, readable numbers, comfortable buttons, and a history log for easy review. Ideal for shopping, homework, budgeting, and quick calculations without distraction.

Highlights
  • Clean interface for one-handed use
  • Large display with clear numbers
  • Calculation history
  • Backspace for corrections
  • Decimal and percentage support
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
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Y Calculator is a simple, fast calculator for iPhone and iPad. It keeps everyday math focused: large readable numbers, comfortable buttons, quick correction, and a calculation history you can revisit whenever you need it. Use it for shopping, homework, budgeting, tax estimates, checkbook balancing, and any quick calculation that should not get in your way. Highlights: - Clean modern interface designed for one-handed use - Large display with clear number formatting - Recent calculation previews above the result - Full calculation history drawer - Backspace for quick corrections - Decimal and percentage support - Works on iPhone and iPad This free version is supported by ads.

Screenshots

Calculator basic4 screens
Y Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator basic at 5.0 against Y Calculator's 2.0. Calculator basic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator basic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Calculator basic versus Y Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator basicY Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenichi YoshikawaNEURAL CRAFT LIMITED

Customer experience

Calculator basic

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

Y Calculator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Calculator basic

No in-app purchases

None

Y Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calculator basic free?
Calculator basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Y Calculator free?
Y Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calculator basic or Y Calculator?
Calculator basic is rated higher. Calculator basic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Y Calculator averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Calculator basic or Y Calculator have ads?
Y Calculator shows ads; Calculator basic does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator basic or Y Calculator?
Calculator basic ships an update every 3 months, and Y Calculator every 3 months. Most recently, Calculator basic was updated on September 24, 2026 and Y Calculator on October 4, 2026.

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