Comparison

Calculator basic vs XCalc 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

XCalc Calculator

An efficient and minimalist calculator app offering essential arithmetic functions, including parentheses and percentages. It features a clean interface, customizable themes, and a history log for easy access to past calculations. The app is designed for quick startup and convenient operation.

Highlights
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Parentheses and percentage support
  • Thousands separator display
  • Adjustable decimal places
  • Calculation history log
  • Black and white themed skins
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XCalc calculator, an efficient and minimalist calculator. Fully functional, more practical, occupies less space, and is very convenient to operate. Product Features -Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, parentheses, and percentage signs -Display in thousands -Level reminder -The calculation process of freely setting the number of decimal places after the decimal point: The calculation process is fully recorded, making it easy to access and edit at any time. The black and white themed skin has two types of skins, simple and atmospheric, exquisite and cool. The operation is simple and efficient: fast startup, convenient operation, simple and efficient, super time saving!

Screenshots

Calculator basic4 screens
XCalc Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator basic at none against XCalc Calculator's 3. Calculator basic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). XCalc Calculator's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly 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. XCalc Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Calculator basic's written reviews are positive against 78% of XCalc Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator basic ships an update every 3 months, XCalc Calculator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calculator basic versus XCalc Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator basicXCalc Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better78.3% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenichi Yoshikawa秀丽 周

Customer experience

Calculator basic

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

XCalc Calculator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.7%

In-app purchases

None

Calculator basic

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

XCalc Calculator

One-time3
  • permanent member$3.99
  • VIP Activity$6.99
  • VIP$9.99

Questions

Is Calculator basic free?
Calculator basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XCalc Calculator free?
XCalc Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator basic or XCalc Calculator?
Calculator basic is rated higher. Calculator basic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while XCalc Calculator averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Calculator basic or XCalc Calculator have ads?
XCalc Calculator shows ads; Calculator basic does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator basic or XCalc Calculator?
Calculator basic ships an update every 3 months, and XCalc Calculator fortnightly. Most recently, Calculator basic was updated on November 1, 2026 and XCalc Calculator on November 7, 2026.

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