Samsung Calculator comes preinstalled on Galaxy phones, while Calculator from Google LLC is the version most other Android owners meet. It has over 1 billion installs on Google Play and a 4.3 rating from about 798.9 thousand ratings. The package ID is com.google.android.calculator, and the app is free.
First steps after install on Android
Open the app and you land on a plain calculation screen. Start with the basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
The scientific functions cover trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential operations. Check the screen after launch to see how they are reached.
Where the Google calculator is strong
The main point is restraint. The app has no ads and no in-app purchases, and the content rating is Everyone. That keeps a utility app free of interruptions.
The feature list is short but covers both everyday sums and scientific work. The app was first released on March 29, 2016, and the latest update is dated September 16, 2026.
When DayCalcy or ClevCalc fits better
The app offers basic and scientific functions only, with no history log, unit conversion or themes. If you need those, the alternatives are DayCalcy, DumberKit, NerdCalci, Samsung Calculator, ClevCalc and Calculator Plus with History.
The name of the last one suggests a history feature. Check each listing on Google Play before switching.
Calculator pros and cons
Pros
- No ads
- No in-app purchases, and it is free
- Covers basic arithmetic plus trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions
- Published by Google LLC with over 1 billion Google Play installs
- Rated Everyone
Cons
- Feature list is short, with no history or conversion tools mentioned
- Recent changes are unknown
- Version number is unspecified
Is Calculator safe?
Calculator is published by Google LLC under the package name com.google.android.calculator. It carries no ads and no in-app purchases, and its content rating is Everyone. We have no permission list for it, so check the permissions on the Play page before you install.
How to install Calculator
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Calculator when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
