Comparison

Calcal vs NoteCalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calcal

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
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Use notepad as calculator. Calcal will calculate everything you write. Features: - See results of everything you type eg. "2 + 2" - Convert units eg. just write "198lb to kg" - Create named values and reuse them later eg. "cash = 200", then "cost = 50" then "cash - cost" to see results - Tap on any result to copy it to clipboard

About

NoteCalc

Seamlessly blend note-taking with real-time calculations. Capture ideas, track expenses, and create lists with instant results as you type or speak. Offers smart input features like voice notes and document scanning for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous note-taking and calculation
  • Instant results as you type
  • Voice note input
  • Document and receipt scanning
  • Expense and budget tracking
  • Shopping list creation with automatic totals
Features
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NoteCalc lets you write notes and calculate at the same time — no switching apps. Just type naturally and see results instantly. Capture ideas, lists, budgets, expenses, formulas, and everyday math in one place. Everything stays simple, fast, and organized. WHY NOTECALC Write like normal notes Results appear instantly as you type No buttons, no formulas, no interruptions Clean, fast, and easy to use WHAT YOU CAN DO Track expenses and budgets Create shopping lists with automatic totals Take notes with calculations Do quick daily math without switching apps SMART INPUT FEATURES Voice Notes Speak numbers or notes and get results instantly Scan Documents & Receipts Scan receipts and turn them into editable notes with calculations Type Naturally Just write — calculations appear automatically USE CASES Daily expense tracking Budget planning Shopping lists Study and work notes Quick calculations anytime PREMIUM FEATURES (OPTIONAL) Lock notes for privacy Tags and organization Charts and insights Cloud sync Export options Your notes stay on your device. You stay in control. Privacy Policy: https://nullvoidkage.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-31d5fa80930a8057a60cc6995100de7f Terms of Service: https://nullvoidkage.notion.site/Terms-Of-Service-31d5fa80930a807f954ee0de97ab96f3

Screenshots

Calcal4 screens
NoteCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoteCalc at 4.9 against Calcal's 3.2. NoteCalc also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%). Calcal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NoteCalc sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Calcal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Calcal's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteCalc's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calcal versus NoteCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcalNoteCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings)4.9 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings512 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB81 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAdam PietrasiakNikko Ferwelo

Customer experience

Calcal

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

NoteCalc

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Calcal

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

NoteCalc

Subscriptions4
  • Smart Notes Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Smart Notes Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Note Calc Yearly$5.991 Year
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  • Smart Notes Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time2
  • Smart Notes Lifetime2 variants$5.99
  • Unlock Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Calcal free?
Calcal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteCalc free?
NoteCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calcal or NoteCalc?
NoteCalc is rated higher. Calcal averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NoteCalc averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.
Do Calcal or NoteCalc have ads?
Neither Calcal nor NoteCalc shows ads.

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