Comparison

Simplexity vs Calculator Notes

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

Head to head
About

Simplexity

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Simplexity: Simple lists for complex tasks No ads - ever, no trackers, and no affiliate marketing. FEATURES: * Free to use * No sign up/login required * Create lists * Create items under each list * Mark list items as complete * Show/hide completed list items * Search through lists and list items Supporter features: * Archive lists * Copy lists * Pin lists * Pin list items * Export lists to a spreadsheet (CSV file) PRIVACY: All your data belongs to you and is stored locally on your phone. We do not collect or sell any of your personal information. If you like the app, please share it with your friends and leave us a review! Please contact us at contact@nieratech.com with any comments or feedback.

About

Calculator Notes

This app combines a calculator with spreadsheet functionality, allowing users to automatically sum item values. It supports unlimited folders and notes, with features like goal setting and batch operations. Widgets are available for home and lock screens.

Highlights
  • Automatic total value calculation
  • Unlimited folders, notes, and items
  • CSV output and sharing
  • Goal setting and progress tracking
  • Batch operations (copy, duplicate, color coding)
  • Home & lock screen widgets
  • Dark mode
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It is a calculator notepad that automatically calculates the total value. A simple spreadsheet application. Widget compatible. All features are completely free to use. - Unlimited folders/notes/items - Automatically calculate the total value of items - CSV output / save file / share to SNS - Set goals and deadlines and display percentages - Batch operations such as copy/duplicate/color coding - filter and sort - Consumption tax calculation and fixed cost settings - Easy input from history - Home & lock screen widget support - dark mode

Screenshots

Simplexity4 screens
Calculator Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator Notes at none against Simplexity's 1. Simplexity's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price 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. Simplexity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplexity ships an update every 2 months, Calculator Notes every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simplexity versus Calculator Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplexityCalculator Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiera Tech Inc.FugaPiyo Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simplexity

One-time1
  • SimpleLists Premium$1.99
None

Calculator Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplexity free?
Simplexity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator Notes free?
Calculator Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simplexity or Calculator Notes have ads?
Calculator Notes shows ads; Simplexity does not.
Which is updated more often, Simplexity or Calculator Notes?
Simplexity ships an update every 2 months, and Calculator Notes every 12 months. Most recently, Simplexity was updated on September 20, 2026 and Calculator Notes on September 21, 2026.

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