Comparison

CAL vs Metanode

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

Head to head
About

CAL

Securely store photos, videos, contacts, and passwords in a locked vault. Features a private browser with ad and hacker blocking, and optional VPN for premium users. An all-in-one mobile security solution.

Highlights
  • Private photo and video vault
  • Password storage
  • Secret contact list
  • Anonymous browser with adblock
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN)
  • Encrypted data storage
Features
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CAL is a secret vault hidden behind a real calculator — with a Decoy Vault that shows harmless content to anyone who forces you to unlock it. Hide photos, videos, notes, passwords and contacts. Browse ad-free and privately. Catch intruders in the act. DECOY VAULT — THE PASSWORD THAT LIES FOR YOU Set a second, fake passcode. Enter it under pressure and CAL opens a completely different vault filled with safe, boring content. Your real photos stay invisible. Nobody can tell the difference. HIDES IN PLAIN SIGHT CAL looks and works like a normal calculator. Type your PIN and press "=" to unlock the vault. Change the app icon to blend in even further. PANIC BUTTON One tap and everything disappears. Perfect when someone reaches for your phone. FACEDOWN LOCK Caught off guard? Place your phone face down and the vault closes instantly — lock the screen or jump straight to the calculator. BREAK-IN ALERTS (INTRUDER SELFIE) Wrong passcode? CAL silently snaps a photo of whoever tried and logs the time and location. Know exactly who has been snooping. SECRET PHOTO & VIDEO VAULT • Import photos, videos, audio, PDFs, Word docs — any file • Organize in private folders and albums • Built-in photo viewer and video player • Remove imported items from your camera roll PRIVATE BROWSER WITH AD BLOCKER • Blocks ads and trackers inside CAL's private browser • Faster, cleaner pages — no pop-ups, no pop-unders • No history, no cookies, no traces left when you close it • Download photos and videos straight into your vault MORE PRIVACY TOOLS • Password manager with secure notes • Hidden contacts • Private notes • Encrypted iCloud Backup & Sync — restore everything on a new device YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything is encrypted on your device. CAL never sees your files, your passcode or your browsing. No accounts required. CAL PREMIUM Unlock unlimited storage, Decoy Vault, Break-In Alerts, ad-free private browsing and iCloud Backup. Weekly, monthly and yearly plans include a 3-day free trial. Lifetime plan available — pay once, own it forever. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T3pVkOHm5yABRmrlu5RxcmgcrbnSDJ7f/view Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11UGxOAPh3mL9wDY1iDQwqoC2XgWkiGEm/view Your secrets deserve a decoy. Download CAL.

About

Metanode

This browser connects to Web3, allowing developers to build decentralized websites. Users can access these sites offline and manage digital assets with an integrated wallet. It offers private search and GDPR-compliant data storage.

Highlights
  • Web3 internet browsing
  • Offline website access
  • Integrated secure Web3 wallet
  • MTD bonus point rewards
  • GDPR-compliant data storage
  • Private search, no tracking
  • One-touch D-App access widget
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Metanode is a browser that allows everyone on the globe to connect to Web 3. Developers can build web pages with HTML, JS, and CSS. The web will then be put on a blockchain, such as IPFS or GitHub before the user downloads the whole thing on their devices. As a result, the Internet is no longer required when a person opens a website. The Metanode Browser will appeal to you for the following reasons: * The browsers provide comprehensive Web3 capability. * Use a shortcut to instantly reach a webpage. * Manage MTD bonus point rewards with a Metanode wallet. * GDPR-compliant data storage, total control over data management, and backup. * Independent, private search.No tracking. * HTTPS everywhere (for security). * Metanode’s widget. Metanode Wallet: Send and receive MTD with Metanode’s secure Web3 wallet, embedded straight into the browser. Personalize the wallet to reflect your personality. Metanode's Widget: With Metanode's widget on your phone screen, access a one-touch connection to the D-Apps you need. MTD bonus point rewards: When users visit websites that participate in the MTD Rewards program, they will be able to receive MTD Rewards from sponsors. Metanode Watch: Approve transfer orders on smartphones. Look at the records. Questions/support/suggestions Email us at support@metanode.co. We appreciate hearing from you. Enjoying the app? Please offer us a 5-star review!

Screenshots

CAL4 screens
Metanode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metanode at none against CAL's 5. Metanode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. CAL sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Metanode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metanode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAL ships an update every 2 weeks, Metanode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CAL versus Metanode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCALMetanode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB172 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWiz StudioMetanode

Customer experience

CAL

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Metanode

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CAL

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Package Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annually7 Days trial$19.491 Year
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  • Premium - Secret Data Annually$20.991 Year
One-time1
  • Package Premium Lifetime$30.99
None

Metanode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAL free?
CAL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metanode free?
Metanode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CAL or Metanode?
Metanode is rated higher. CAL averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Metanode averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CAL or Metanode have ads?
Neither CAL nor Metanode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CAL or Metanode?
CAL ships an update every 2 weeks, and Metanode every 3 weeks. Most recently, CAL was updated on October 25, 2026 and Metanode on October 30, 2026.

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