Comparison

AddNotes vs CalcDraw

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

Head to head
About

AddNotes

This app combines note-taking with automatic calculation. Input data and numbers, and it will instantly compute totals for you. It's versatile for managing various data items and calculations.

Highlights
  • Integrates notes and calculator
  • Automatic total calculation
  • Supports Dynamic Type
  • Compatible with hardware keyboards
  • Manages various data items
Features
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A useful app that integrates notes and calculator functionality. Input some data items and numbers, and the app will calculate totals for you automatically. This app can be used in many different ways, for calculating or managing various data items, and more. - This app supports Dynamic Type. - Compatible with hardware keyboards. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CalcDraw

This free tool lets you write notes and perform calculations simultaneously. Easily capture ideas and share results instantly. Enjoy a smooth and intuitive math workflow.

Highlights
  • Write and solve math problems
  • Take notes alongside calculations
  • Instant sharing of results
  • Intuitive and stress-free workflow
  • Copy results to clipboard
Features
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Calc Draw is a simple calculator app that lets you take handwritten notes while you calculate. Enter numbers and formulas while freely writing on the same screen. It's perfect for shopping, splitting bills, estimating costs, brainstorming ideas, or any situation where calculations alone aren't enough. Write directly on the canvas using a pen or eraser, then share your notes as an image or PDF whenever you need. You can also copy and share calculations, results, and calculation history, making it easy to save and reuse your work. Features Use the calculator and handwriting canvas at the same time Pen, eraser, move tool, Undo & Redo Save calculation history Copy and share calculations and results Export the canvas as an image or PDF Supports Light Mode and Dark Mode Available in multiple languages Calc Draw is designed for people who want to keep calculations and handwritten notes together in one place, without switching between multiple apps.

Screenshots

AddNotes3 screens
CalcDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalcDraw at none against AddNotes's 2. CalcDraw also leads on ads (none vs shown). AddNotes's advantage is ratings volume (365 vs 4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. AddNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CalcDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AddNotes against 4.8 for CalcDraw. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AddNotes has 365 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AddNotes ships an update every 10 days, CalcDraw every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AddNotes versus CalcDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddNotesCalcDraw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (365 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings365 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimb Appdai kawaguchi

Customer experience

AddNotes

All ratings365 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.5%

CalcDraw

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AddNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium yearly$29.991 Year
None

CalcDraw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AddNotes free?
AddNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcDraw free?
CalcDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AddNotes or CalcDraw?
AddNotes and CalcDraw are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 365 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do AddNotes or CalcDraw have ads?
AddNotes shows ads; CalcDraw does not.
Which is updated more often, AddNotes or CalcDraw?
AddNotes ships an update every 10 days, and CalcDraw every 6 weeks. Most recently, AddNotes was updated on September 1, 2026 and CalcDraw on September 13, 2026.

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