AddNotes vs Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Integrates notes and calculator
- Automatic total calculation
- Supports Dynamic Type
- Compatible with hardware keyboards
- Manages various data items
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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/
Calc
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Voice input made easy. Stress-free. Just talk for memos and numbers. ◆ Voice Input Tap the button and simply talk to perform calculations like: (Banana) 500 + (Strawberry) 800 + (Orange) 400 [Voice recognition supports the following languages: English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Turkish] #For other languages, voice recognition will be performed in English. ◆Easy to use vertical writing input ・Vertical writing input: You can write calculation formulas in a natural way. ・Single character editing: Quickly correct typos. Achieve smooth calculations. ・Line editing: Since it is a vertical calculator, you can edit calculation formulas line by line. ◆Free notes ・One-line memo: Quickly add a memo with a swipe operation. Never miss an idea. - Entire formula memo: You can write notes on the entire calculation formula, so you can organize supplementary information. ◆Easily reuse history ・Drag insertion: Easily insert history by dragging. Connect ideas to calculations. ・Tap Edit: Edit added history with a tap. Increase the accuracy of calculations. ・Add another formula: Create a new formula during calculation and add it seamlessly. Make complex calculations smart. ◆ Others ・List calculation history in 3D display ・Customize your style with a variety of background colors
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calc at none against AddNotes's 2. Calc also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. AddNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AddNotes | Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (370 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 370 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Climb App | yuuichi tajima |
In-app purchases
AddNotes
- Premium monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium yearly$29.991 Year
Calc
No in-app purchases









