# Calcal vs NoteCalc

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calcal | NoteCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcal-calculator-notepad/id1438929984/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecalc-notepad-calculator/id6737917127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Adam Pietrasiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432739727) | [Nikko Ferwelo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774984591) |

## 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


### NoteCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecalc-notepad-calculator/id6737917127)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Notes Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart Notes Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Note Calc Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Smart Notes Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Smart Notes Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


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