# next.calc vs NotifiNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: next.calc at 100% against NotifiNote's 53%. next.calc also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). NotifiNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (298 vs 40). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

next.calc is free to download; NotifiNote costs $0.99 up front. next.calc sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NotifiNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

next.calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotifiNote has 298 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of next.calc's written reviews are positive against 53% of NotifiNote's.

next.calc ships an update every 5 weeks, NotifiNote every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | next.calc | NotifiNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcalc-a-modern-calculator/id1470313161/reviews)** | [4.5 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notifinote-notification-notes/id1577062674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **298** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Josh Angelsberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469949381) | [Mert Can Kus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534283988) |

## What reviewers say

### next.calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcalc-a-modern-calculator/id1470313161)

A beautifully designed calculator app that offers a modern and intuitive user experience. It features personalization options, live activities, and widgets for quick access, along with advanced editing capabilities for complex expressions.

**Highlights:** Free with no ads or tracking, Customizable themes, Live Activities and Lock Screen Widgets, One-handed keyboard, Infix calculations with syntax highlighting, Infinite history and favorite expressions, Cursor gestures and trackpad support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a slice of pizza | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a burrito | $9.99 | one-time |


### NotifiNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notifinote-notification-notes/id1577062674)

Save and view notes directly as notifications on your device. This utility app provides a quick way to keep important information accessible without opening a separate application.

**Highlights:** Store notes as notifications, Easy note viewing, Quick access to information, Persistent notification display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great app idea
- 👍 Simple and effective
- ✨ Dark theme appreciated
- 🚀 Works as intended
- ✅ Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Text too small
- ⚠️ Only one reminder item allowed
- 🗑️ Notes not saved properly
- 🗑️ Lost 40 items of a list
- ❌ No date or time for reminders

**Reported bugs**

- Text is too small
- Notes not saving properly
- Lost progress/items
- Notifications not appearing after reboot
- No notifications after initial use

**Requested features**

- Adjust font size and style
- Program notifications for future dates/times
- Allow multiple reminder items
- Custom reminders or longer intervals
- Make notifications appear after iPhone reboot


## Frequently asked questions

### Is next.calc free?

next.calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NotifiNote free?

NotifiNote costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, next.calc or NotifiNote?

next.calc is rated higher. next.calc averages 5.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while NotifiNote averages 4.5 from 298 ratings.

### Do next.calc or NotifiNote have ads?

Neither next.calc nor NotifiNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, next.calc or NotifiNote?

next.calc ships an update every 5 weeks, and NotifiNote every 2 months. Most recently, next.calc was updated on November 3, 2026 and NotifiNote on November 3, 2026.

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