Comparison

iCalculator vs SuperNote

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

Head to head
About

iCalculator

This app offers a powerful and intuitive calculator experience, featuring both basic and scientific functions. It calculates results instantly as you type and allows for easy editing and history management. Customize your experience with themes and integrate it seamlessly as a keyboard or Today Widget.

Highlights
  • Instant calculation without '=' button
  • Basic & Scientific Calculator
  • Fraction & Expression Calculator
  • History List with iCloud sync
  • Customizable themes
  • Keyboard extension for any app
  • Today Widget support
Features
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Award-winning calculator app for iPad and iPhone with no ads. Designed with simplicity, usability, and beauty in mind! Join millions of users by downloading iCalculator on your iPhone, or iPad. [QUICK START] * There is no "=" button in this calculator app. It will calculate and show the result as soon as the expression is updated. If you need the next calculation, please click "CE" button; if you want to edit the calculation, please click "Del" button. * Swipe up/down to hide/show the history records. * Swipe left and right to hide/show the scientific/math functions. [How to add a keyboard calculator] 1. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard. 2. Tap Keyboards, then do any of the following: Add a keyboard: Tap Add New Keyboard, then choose "iCalculator" from the list. 3. When the screen changes, touch "iCalculator" and "Allow full access". [How to add the Today Widget] 1. In Today View, scroll to the bottom. You should find an Edit button. Tap it. 2. A new Add Widgets screen appears with a list of widgets. There are two lists here. The first lists the active widgets in your Today View. Scroll down until you see the More Widgets section, which is the widgets not in your Today View. 3. Find the widget "iCalculator". Tap the “+” icon. The widget will move to the bottom of the list of active widgets above the More Widgets section. [FEATURES] • No push, no news, no ads, 6.5MB, booting under one second. * Basic & Scientific Calculator * Fraction & Expression Calculator * Calculate and show results instantly when the input is updated. * History List: all Calculations are Saved and can be Copied and Forwarded; hide and open with one simple click * Quick Equation Preview: Your current Equation is displayed below the result * Basic Calculation Buttons in Portrait view * Advanced Mathematical/Scientific Buttons in Landscape view * Equations are automatically saved to the History list, which syncs with iCloud. * Use the fraction key to do coherent fractional math. Calculate fractions: add, subtract, divide and multiply. * Full support for iPad Split Screen multi-tasking. * Install the iCaculator keyboard so you can calculate a question in any app. Tap the "Insert" button, and the answer is inserted in the text field. * Made a mistake? Tap the current equation to enter edit mode, where you can select characters, insert and delete. * Apply 16 beautiful themes, including new entrants Candy, Mint, Lava, and a “bright themes” set. * Use the Theme Creator to make your own bright and beautiful color scheme. Purchase service: ##Services support the developer by keep working on it and adding new features. If you do not subscribe to the service, it does not affect any features. ##The service is valid for one month and will be automatically renewed upon expiration ##Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal ##Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy and Terms: http://www.ledego.com/apps/icalculator/privacy.html

About

SuperNote

This app combines note-taking, drawing, and task management in a single, user-friendly interface. Organize ideas with rich text formatting, insert images, and create detailed to-do lists with subtasks and reminders. Export your work as PDFs or high-definition images for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Rich text editing
  • Image and drawing insertion
  • Unlimited note categories
  • PDF and image export
  • iCloud multi-device sync
  • Subtask management
  • Reminders and widgets
Features
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SuperNote is an all-in-one app for notes, drawing, and to-do reminders. • Rich text editing: format text with clear hierarchy and emphasis. • Free image-text mixing: insert images anytime, or draw and insert sketches. • Unlimited categories: organize notes without folder limits. • Export: save as HD long image or PDF for reports, sharing, and creation. • iCloud sync: native multi-device sync via iCloud, no third-party server relay. • Subtasks: break down to-dos and mark each status separately. • Reminders & widgets: set notifications and view tasks at a glance. • Clean design, easy to use yet powerful. Privacy Policy: https://daydayup-tlj.github.io/Supernote/privacy_en.html Terms of Service: https://daydayup-tlj.github.io/Supernote/agreement_en.html

Screenshots

iCalculator4 screens
SuperNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SuperNote at Free against iCalculator's $1.99. iCalculator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

SuperNote is free to download; iCalculator costs $1.99 up front. iCalculator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and SuperNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iCalculator against 5.0 for SuperNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCalculator ships an update every 9 days, SuperNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iCalculator versus SuperNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCalculatorSuperNote
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNan Chao亮军 涂

Customer experience

iCalculator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative16.7%

SuperNote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iCalculator

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
2 purchases

SuperNote

Subscriptions1
  • Year VIP3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$7.99

Questions

Is iCalculator free?
iCalculator costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SuperNote free?
SuperNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCalculator or SuperNote?
iCalculator and SuperNote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do iCalculator or SuperNote have ads?
Neither iCalculator nor SuperNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCalculator or SuperNote?
iCalculator ships an update every 9 days, and SuperNote fortnightly. Most recently, iCalculator was updated on November 2, 2026 and SuperNote on November 5, 2026.

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