# Calculator with Notes vs CalcMate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CalcMate at 95% against Calculator with Notes's 0%. CalcMate also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calculator with Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CalcMate sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CalcMate holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalcMate has 96 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Calculator with Notes's written reviews are positive against 95% of CalcMate's.

Calculator with Notes ships an update every 6 months, CalcMate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calculator with Notes | CalcMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-with-notes/id1492988255/reviews) | **[4.9 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmate-notes-calculator/id6449422062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Ghori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639082610) | [Elsayed Hussein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332815700) |

## What reviewers say

### Calculator with Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-with-notes/id1492988255)

Easily manage your finances with a calculator that allows you to add notes to your calculations. Save and export your financial data to PDF for sharing. Ideal for business, home budgets, loans, and everyday expenses.

**Highlights:** Note-taking for calculations, Financial management, Business and home budget calculations, Loan and quotation calculations, Export calculations to PDF, Share calculations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### CalcMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcmate-notes-calculator/id6449422062)

This app combines note-taking with a powerful calculator, allowing you to perform calculations directly within your text. It handles math, currency, unit conversions, and date calculations, offering a streamlined alternative to spreadsheets and traditional calculators.

**Highlights:** Calculate math within text, Currency and unit conversions, Date calculations, Organize notes with folders, iCloud syncing, Custom number keyboard

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me 2 coffees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a burger | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a pizza | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calculator with Notes free?

Calculator with Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CalcMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calculator with Notes or CalcMate?

CalcMate is rated higher. Calculator with Notes averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CalcMate averages 4.9 from 96 ratings.

### Do Calculator with Notes or CalcMate have ads?

Both Calculator with Notes and CalcMate show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calculator with Notes or CalcMate?

Calculator with Notes ships an update every 6 months, and CalcMate fortnightly. Most recently, Calculator with Notes was updated on August 18, 2026 and CalcMate on September 25, 2026.

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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.*