# Calcal vs Calculator Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator Notes at 5.0 against Calcal's 3.2. Calculator Notes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%). Calcal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Calculator Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Calcal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calculator Notes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calcal | Calculator Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcal-calculator-notepad/id1438929984/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-notes-spreadsheet/id1668268383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Pietrasiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432739727) | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) |

## What reviewers say

### Calcal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcal-calculator-notepad/id1438929984)

This app functions as a calculator integrated with a notepad. Simply type your calculations and see instant results. It also supports unit conversions and the creation of reusable named values for complex calculations.

**Highlights:** Type calculations for instant results, Unit conversion, Create and reuse named values, Copy results to clipboard, Notepad integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calculator Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-notes-spreadsheet/id1668268383)

This app combines a calculator with spreadsheet functionality, allowing users to automatically sum item values. It supports unlimited folders and notes, with features like goal setting and batch operations. Widgets are available for home and lock screens.

**Highlights:** Automatic total value calculation, Unlimited folders, notes, and items, CSV output and sharing, Goal setting and progress tracking, Batch operations (copy, duplicate, color coding), Home & lock screen widgets, Dark mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calcal free?

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

### Is Calculator Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calcal or Calculator Notes?

Calculator Notes is rated higher. Calcal averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Calculator Notes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Calcal or Calculator Notes have ads?

Calculator Notes shows ads; Calcal does not.

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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.*