Calculator vs Calculate Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator
This utility app allows users to perform calculations and view the formulas used. It offers the ability to edit past calculations and share results via email or memos. An optional purchase can remove advertisements.
- View calculation formulas
- Edit past formulas
- Share calculations
- Ad-free option via purchase
- Output to memos or email
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This is a calculator. You can see the formula. You can edit formulas later. To edit a formula, tap the place you want to edit. Purchasing an option allows you to turn off advertisements. Since there is a sharing function, you can output calculation formulas and results to memos or send them by e-mail.
Calculate Note
This calculator app records all your calculations with customizable names and comments. Easily find past calculations and share your notes directly with others. It helps you keep track of your financial entries beyond just numbers.
- Records all calculations
- Customizable calculation names
- Add comments to calculations
- Quickly find calculation notes
- Share calculation notes
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Calculate Note is more than just a calculator — it's your personal calculation notebook that automatically records every calculation you make. Never lose track of your numbers again. Whether you're splitting a restaurant bill, calculating shopping discounts, managing household expenses, or figuring out tips, every calculation is saved with a name and timestamp for easy reference. KEY FEATURES: • Automatic Calculation History — Every calculation is recorded automatically • Custom Names — Name each calculation (defaults to date) for easy identification • Quick Search — Find any past calculation instantly • Share Directly — Export and share calculation notes with friends and family • Tip Calculator — Built-in tip sharing for restaurants and group dining • Smart Notes — Add comments and notes to any calculation Perfect for everyday use: shopping lists, budget tracking, expense sharing, tip calculations, and more. Download now and transform the way you calculate!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator at 43% against Calculate Note's 0%. Calculator also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). Calculate Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, 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. Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculate Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calculator holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Calculate Note's.
Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Calculate Note every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator | Calculate Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (10 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideki Ogawa | CHI HAO CHIU |
Customer experience
Calculator
Calculate Note
In-app purchases
Calculator
- Remove in-app ads$2.99
Calculate Note
No in-app purchases
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