# AppStash vs Calculator Express with Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppStash at none against Calculator Express with Notes's 2. AppStash also leads on ads (none vs shown). Calculator Express with Notes's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator Express with Notes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AppStash asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for AppStash against 4.5 for Calculator Express with Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator Express with Notes has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppStash | Calculator Express with Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstash-color-picker/id1301269733/reviews)** | [4.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-express-with-notes/id1604079825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | — | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chun Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534425422) | [RAMAN KHVASHCHEUSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437493298) |

## What reviewers say

### AppStash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstash-color-picker/id1301269733)

Easily select and reference colors for your design projects. Access a sleek color palette with multiple color scheme options. Perfect for quick inspiration or detailed color selection.

**Highlights:** Instant color palette access, RGB color schemes, HSB color schemes, Hex color schemes, Single color palettes, Secondary color palettes, Tertiary color palettes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calculator Express with Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-express-with-notes/id1604079825)

A beautifully designed utility app offering six essential tools, including currency, unit, and percentage converters, plus calculators for BMI, tips, and world time. Users can customize the app's appearance and manage calculation history with notes and labels.

**Highlights:** Currency converter, Unit converter, Percentage calculator, BMI calculator, Tip calculator, World time converter, Customizable appearance, Calculation history with notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads -50% off | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AppStash free?

AppStash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Calculator Express with Notes free?

Calculator Express with Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AppStash or Calculator Express with Notes?

AppStash is rated higher. AppStash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Calculator Express with Notes averages 4.5 from 47 ratings.

### Do AppStash or Calculator Express with Notes have ads?

Calculator Express with Notes shows ads; AppStash does not.

### Which is updated more often, AppStash or Calculator Express with Notes?

AppStash ships an update monthly, and Calculator Express with Notes monthly. Most recently, AppStash was updated on November 4, 2026 and Calculator Express with Notes on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*