noteSUM vs Word Counts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
noteSUM
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noteSUM is an application that automatically calculates the sum of numerical values entered in a text. You can manage bank balances, total weight, total number of points, etc. by entering them all as single text without having to separate the numerical values from the note. Examples of use: - Credit card usage records - Household account book - Estimates - Salary calculation - Shopping - Pocketbook - Budget - Inventory management - Stock prices, etc. It also numbers extracted from notes are listed, and you can choose to include or exclude them from the total for each number. Other functions: - Record history of notes - Register favorite notes - Text sharing - Setting not to include the date number in the totalizer
Word Counts
This writing tool helps users track their progress towards specific writing goals. It provides a straightforward way to measure your output and stay motivated. Achieve your writing targets with this focused application.
- Writing goal measurement
- Progress tracking
- Writing motivation
- Simple interface
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Word Counts is a writing tool that helps you meet your writing goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: noteSUM at Free against Word Counts's $2.99. noteSUM also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). Word Counts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
noteSUM is free to download; Word Counts costs $2.99 up front. noteSUM sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Word Counts asks for nothing beyond the download.
noteSUM ships an update monthly, Word Counts every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | noteSUM | Word Counts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuhiro Sawamura | Monster Street Systems LLC |
In-app purchases
noteSUM
- Number of History records$0.99
- Number of Favorites$0.99
- Hide Ads$2.99
Word Counts
No in-app purchases
