Comparison

CalcuTotal vs Marten

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

Head to head
About

CalcuTotal

This calculator app allows you to save values and text, with a "Total" button for grand totals and aggregated data. It offers extensive editing options for your saved data, including renaming, copying, moving, deleting, and sorting. You can also view history and select from various design themes.

Highlights
  • Grand Total functionality
  • Save and edit data with names
  • Extensive data management (copy, move, delete, sort)
  • History log with paste functionality
  • Customizable design themes
  • Multiple lines of display
Features
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― Description ― There is a Total button on this calculator. And you can save value and text. The design can be selected. ( for iPhone and iPad ) ― Function ― ( 1 ) Grand Total - Maximum number of total data is 30. ( 2 ) Total - Maximum number of aggregated data is 100. ( 3 ) Edit all data - ( Name edit , Copy ALL , Move ALL , Delete ALL , Clear ZERO ALL , SORT , Total-ON/OFF , Export ) ( 4 ) Edit details - ( Name edit , Value edit , Copy , Move , Delete , Total-ON/OFF , Export ) ( 5 ) History - ( History data can be pasted. ) ( 6 ) Data Save ( 7 ) Data Paste ( 8 ) 3 Lines Display ( 9 ) The design can be selected ― In-App Purchases ― ( 1 ) Remove Ads Remarks - There is a In-App Purchases button on the information screen. ― How to use ― #1 Remove ADs - https://youtu.be/DEKiE9AVVmI #2 Settings ( Design ) - https://youtu.be/m6fAQblkEBs #3 Total ( Data save ) - https://youtu.be/oKlhn50V3Q0 #4 SORT - https://youtu.be/PUslNjkfKhA #5 History ( Paste ) - https://youtu.be/GJPFm-cGWvo

About

Marten

Features
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Marten is a clean, distraction-free note app built for developers. Write in Markdown with syntax-highlighted code blocks, then turn any note into a project with just the tabs you need. Keep a plain note, or add API keys, secrets, passwords, social logins, links, references, and checklists. Each filled tab becomes an item, so one note holds everything about a project. FEATURES Markdown editor Fenced code blocks with an olive, editor-style highlight. Toggle a live preview anytime. Project tabs Note, List, API, Ref, Link, Secret, Password, and Social. Add only the tabs you want with a tap. Secrets vault Store API keys, passwords, and accounts with masked fields and a quick reveal. Checklists Reminders-style lists with tap-to-complete items. Tags and search Organize with #hashtags and find anything instantly with full-text search. Sync, your way Local-first storage that works offline, with optional cloud sync across your devices. Turn sync on or off whenever you want. Built for every screen A native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with an adaptive three-column layout on iPad and Mac. Light and dark themes. Private by design Your notes are yours. No ads, no tracking, and you can delete your account and all data from inside the app at any time. Marketing URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com Privacy Policy URL: https://marten.kodefoundry.com/privacy

Screenshots

CalcuTotal4 screens
Marten4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marten at none against CalcuTotal's 1. CalcuTotal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. CalcuTotal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Marten asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcuTotal ships an update every 2 weeks, Marten every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CalcuTotal versus Marten: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcuTotalMarten
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUFUMI SHIMAMOTOjoseph hamawi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CalcuTotal

One-time1
  • Remove ADs$0.99
None

Marten

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcuTotal free?
CalcuTotal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marten free?
Marten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalcuTotal or Marten have ads?
Neither CalcuTotal nor Marten shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcuTotal or Marten?
CalcuTotal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Marten every 2 months. Most recently, CalcuTotal was updated on November 3, 2026 and Marten on October 28, 2026.

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