# ZenBrowser | Simple browsing vs The Calculator

The clearest difference is rating: The Calculator at 5.0 against ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's 3.2. The Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZenBrowser | Simple browsing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Calculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZenBrowser | Simple browsing has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing ships an update every 3 months, The Calculator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZenBrowser | Simple browsing | The Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenbrowser-simple-browsing/id994432864/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-calculator-notes-and-units/id6745772251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kubilay Erdogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/597280020) | [YiDe Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813803093) |

## What reviewers say

### ZenBrowser | Simple browsing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenbrowser-simple-browsing/id994432864)

A straightforward web browser focused on privacy and simplicity. It avoids data collection, syncing, and advanced features like tabs or AI. Designed for users who want a no-frills browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, No data collection, No history syncing, No tabs, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### The Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-calculator-notes-and-units/id6745772251)

This app combines a powerful calculator with a note-taking feature, allowing you to document calculations as you perform them. It also offers unit and currency conversions, with customizable appearance and settings.

**Highlights:** Integrated notepad for documenting calculations, Unit and currency conversion, Basic, scientific, and conversion calculators, Customizable appearance (light, dark, black), Adjustable number formats and decimal places, History with attachable notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZenBrowser | Simple browsing free?

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Calculator free?

The Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or The Calculator?

The Calculator is rated higher. ZenBrowser | Simple browsing averages 3.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while The Calculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or The Calculator have ads?

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing shows ads; The Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or The Calculator?

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing ships an update every 3 months, and The Calculator every 6 days. Most recently, ZenBrowser | Simple browsing was updated on October 26, 2026 and The Calculator on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*