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Basic Calculator+ alternatives

Users often leave Basic Calculator+ due to overwhelming and intrusive ads that disrupt calculations and render the app unusable. Alternatives offer different approaches, from ad-free experiences to subscription models with advanced features, catering to various user needs.

Why users look for alternatives to Basic Calculator+

The alternatives

Calculator₊
4.7★ · 1,723,828 ratings · Free

Calculator₊ offers a calculator experience with large fonts and additional features like uploading math problems via photo, though these advanced features come with a subscription R54R64. Users appreciate its basic functionality and large fonts R54.

Better for: This app is better for users who value large fonts for readability R54 and are willing to pay a subscription for advanced features like photo math problem solving R64. It suits those who want a more robust calculator and don't mind a recurring payment model R64.

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Calculator‰
4.9★ · 408,901 ratings · Free

Calculator‰ provides a basic and easy-to-use calculator . However, it has also been criticized for increasing ad interruptions that make it difficult to use R65R67R68.

Better for: This app might suit users looking for a simple, basic calculator if they encounter it during a period of fewer ads. However, recent reviews indicate significant ad issues, so it may not be a reliable choice for those seeking an uninterrupted experience R65R67R68.

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Calculator
4.5★ · 145,837 ratings · Free

Calculator is a free app that offers basic calculation functions and various background options . While some users find it helpful for school and appreciate the customization , others report issues with lag and excessive ads, particularly when using the 'clear' function R81R82.

Better for: This app is better for users who prioritize free access and enjoy cosmetic customizations like pretty backgrounds . It may suit students looking for a basic tool, provided they can tolerate potential lag and frequent ads R81R82.

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Calculator Air
4.7★ · 83,120 ratings · Free

Calculator Air is described as a good and helpful app by some users R94. However, it frequently prompts users for a subscription, with some finding the pricing, such as $10 per week, to be excessive and a scam R95R96. The camera feature is also reported as non-functional .

Better for: This app might be suitable for users who are looking for a basic calculator and are willing to navigate frequent subscription prompts, or who might find value in its features despite the high weekly subscription cost R95R96. It is not recommended for those who expect a free calculator or a working camera function R95R96.

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Calculator for iPad!
4.7★ · 60,932 ratings · Free

Calculator for iPad! offers both basic and scientific calculator modes and includes memory functions R108. It supports split-screen functionality . However, many users report that an ad bar covers the keypad, making the app unusable, and some features are locked behind a paid upgrade R107R110. There are also reports of buttons not detecting presses consistently .

Better for: This app is better for iPad users who need both basic and scientific modes, appreciate memory functions, and specifically require split-screen capability R108. However, users should be prepared for intrusive ads that block the keypad and potentially unresponsive buttons, unless they are willing to pay to remove ads and unlock features R107R110.

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Stick with Basic Calculator+ if

You should stick with Basic Calculator+ if you are one of the users who still experiences it as an "easy to use" and "simple" calculator that is "free no ads" . However, be aware that many users report a recent increase in disruptive ads R1R3R4R12.

Evidence note: All alternatives had sufficient reviews to form a judgment.

Frequently asked

Why are users leaving Basic Calculator+?
Users are leaving Basic Calculator+ primarily because of an overwhelming number of intrusive ads that pop up frequently, often blocking the calculator interface and making the app unusable R1R3R4R12. Some also report issues with calculation accuracy and scam-like messages R10R25.
Are there any ad-free alternatives?
Based on the reviews, none of the listed alternatives are consistently ad-free without a subscription. Calculator₊ requires a subscription for advanced features R51R55R63R64, Calculator‰ and Calculator are both reported to have significant ad issues R65R67R68, and Calculator for iPad! has an ad bar that covers the keypad R107R110. Calculator Air also pushes subscriptions heavily R95R96.
Which alternative offers a scientific calculator?
Calculator for iPad! offers both basic and scientific calculator modes R108.
Do any alternatives have high subscription costs?
Yes, Calculator Air has a notably high subscription cost, with users reporting charges of $10 per week R95R96. Calculator₊ also uses a subscription model, with one user mentioning $5.99 (presumably monthly or weekly) R55R63.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Basic Calculator+ 1/5 · US Fed Up!!: I have ALWAYS used this calculator app, but I have had it! I can’t take the Quince ads any longer! Quince is a fine retailer, but I cannot get out of their ads and it is EXTREMELY ANNOYING!!
  2. [R3] Basic Calculator+ 3/5 · US Please reduce the ads: The basic calculator works great, but many times now, every time I try to remember a number to put into the calculator I find myself trying to get out of the ads first . These popups have progressively gotten to the frustration point to the user. I do realize that income is necessary and that comes from the ads, but all it does is make me want to not purchase from those comp
  3. [R4] Basic Calculator+ 1/5 · US Ads: Was trying to use this and ads kept popping up…on a calculator app like rly -.- Deleted it so fast
  4. [R12] Basic Calculator+ 3/5 · GB Adverts.: This was my go to calculator, easy to use and no problems at all, until I did the recent update. What a nightmare. Right in the middle of trying to work things out, you now get several ads which have now completely ruined it especially if you’re doing something time sensitive. Deleting it immediately!
  5. [R7] Basic Calculator+ 1/5 · US Blocking calculator: Now it keeps blocking the calculator and keeps an ad up, trying to force me to get an app to scan your phone on an iPad.
  6. [R13] Basic Calculator+ 2/5 · US Ad pop ups ruined this app: I can’t get the app to work any longer. An add popped up and took over when I tried to use it. So I clicked out of the app and back on, the ad is still there. App no longer works. Big fix needed.
  7. [R43] Basic Calculator+ 1/5 · US What is with these ads!!!: I have used this calculator for years and years! Now all of sudden you are running Carumba ads and others. I can’t X out of these ads! This is so frustrating! I can’t get rid of these incessantly long ads. So I am going to delete this calculator and try something else. I understand that ads bring you revenue but give your users a way out, please.
  8. [R25] Basic Calculator+ 1/5 · US Does not perform sums of products properly: Tried to do T=a*b+c*d which did not give same answer asT=a*b+d*c and neither were the right answer. For example, if perform multiplications before summations (usual practice if parentheses not used), then 2*3+5*7 = 6+35 = 41 In this app 2*3+5*7=77 And 2*3+7*5=65 It looks like app does ((a*b)+c)*d instead. Should let the user know the precedence of
  9. [R9] Basic Calculator+ 3/5 · GB Inconsistent click volume: Every few soft clicks it gives an annoying loud click. This is totally unpredictable.
  10. [R10] Basic Calculator+ 1/5 · US Crazy app: This app keeps saying I’ve been hacked over and over again,don’t download
  11. [R37] Basic Calculator+ 1/5 · US It would not open: I tried several times but it wouldn’t open up.
  12. [R35] Basic Calculator+ 2/5 · US Too many ads: I have been using this calculator for years and loved it until recently. All of a sudden annoying ads have started popping up. There’s not even an option to pay to not have ads. I’m done!
  13. [R51] Calculator₊ 1/5 · US Works but subscriptions?!?!: Come on, you’re killing me with subscriptions. Why don’t developers realize we aren’t just made of money?
  14. [R54] Calculator₊ 5/5 · US Appreciative: Large Fonts Are Very Helpful!
  15. [R55] Calculator₊ 1/5 · US For a Calculator?: Why would I ever pay a reoccurring subscription…even a penny…for a calculator. Get out of here with this $5.99. 🙄
  16. [R57] Calculator₊ 1/5 · US Not Worth Your Time: Shouldn’t have to sift through a million pop ups for a calculator app just to be able to use it. The payment screen for the different memberships also seems intentionally deceiving in my opinion with their “continue for free” button leading you to checkout for their free trial + subscription and the continue without adds option barely visible in the upper corner. Do better. Un
  17. [R65] Calculator‰ 1/5 · US Constant Ad Interruption: I used this app for years but now the interruptions with ads make it unusable. I’ve deleted and moved on. Not worth downloading.
  18. [R66] Calculator‰ 5/5 · US It’s huge!: So far no problems like the other one where there was popups like every second.
  19. [R67] Calculator‰ 3/5 · US Ads: I realize you need to make money, but EVERYTIME I hit total an ad comes up. This used to be my favorite calculator. Time to move on
  20. [R68] Calculator‰ 1/5 · US Long ads: Almost impossible to use. This app has now incorporated long ads which begin shortly after opening. No way to close the ad without seeing it the full way through.
  21. [R79] Calculator 2/5 · US We need to talk: This is a stupid calculator even my parents calculator is better than this so yeah
  22. [R80] Calculator 5/5 · US Calc: Very helpful
  23. [R81] Calculator 3/5 · US It was ok ig?: It worked great for everything but a little to much ads.
  24. [R82] Calculator 1/5 · US Too many ads: lol it gives me an ad every time I click the c function. Useless
  25. [R93] Calculator Air 1/5 · US Very useful, but always a add.: Add too much.
  26. [R94] Calculator Air 5/5 · US Brian: Nice
  27. [R95] Calculator Air 3/5 · US Idk: It’s a really good Calculator, but it’s slightly disappointing that you don’t get to use all the features without a $10 per week subscription. That’s just a little bit insane to me.
  28. [R96] Calculator Air 1/5 · US SCAM: They charge you $10 a WEEK
  29. [R107] Calculator for iPad! 1/5 · US ADS: STOP ADS
  30. [R108] Calculator for iPad! 5/5 · US Calculator for ipad: Basic & scientific calculator
  31. [R109] Calculator for iPad! 3/5 · US It's okay. I just don't understand this scientific mode jkb. · translated
  32. [R110] Calculator for iPad! 2/5 · US Unusable with ad bar: I have been using this calculator for several years, and it was my favorite. However, recently there has been an ad bar across the bottom row of keys, and I can no longer use this calculator. I tried uninstalling it and re-installing it. At first the bar was gone, but the next time I went to use it, the ad bar was back, making it useless.
  33. [R63] Calculator₊ 1/5 · US Seriously?: I accidentally tapped on something and it wants to charge me six dollars a month for a calculator? This thing does nothing that you can’t get free very easily.
  34. [R64] Calculator₊ 4/5 · US Great Calculators: This App Has Great Calculators And Features Such As That It Allows You To Upload A Math Problem Via Photo, For A Price; My Only Issue Is That That Price Is Too Much For An App That I Use On Occasion. I Already Have ChatGPT And So Do Millions Of People, So The Price For This App Is Not Worth It. If It Were, Say, $25 For A Yearly Subscription, Then Yes, Definitely Would Subscribe.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store