AddNotes vs Emerald
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/
Emerald
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Take control of your Screen Time and protect your focus. Emerald helps you spot the patterns behind your scrolling, then turn them into a simple plan you can actually follow. Connect Screen Time, choose the moments you want to protect, and use focus blocks to reduce distractions and build better habits—without the noise. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Emerald at none against AddNotes's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Emerald sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AddNotes ships an update every 10 days, Emerald every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AddNotes | Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (365 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 365 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Climb App | Yeseul Hwang |
In-app purchases
AddNotes
- Premium monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium yearly$29.991 Year
Emerald
- Emerald Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Emerald Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
