Comparison

Twin vs Noise Diary

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

Head to head
About

Twin

This app combines two calculators into one, allowing for side-by-side or stacked calculations. Easily copy and paste results between calculators or to other apps. It displays formulas for clarity and handles basic arithmetic operations.

Highlights
  • Two calculators in one
  • Side-by-side and stacked display
  • One-touch copy/paste between calculators
  • Copy results to iPhone memory
  • Formula display
  • Basic arithmetic operations
Features
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A simple and easy-to-use calculator app that combines two calculators into one. Calculators are displayed side by side when the screen is horizontal, and vertically when the screen is vertical. In addition to being able to perform separate calculations with each calculator, calculation results can be also copy and paste with one touch, so you can perform other calculations during calculations, making it even more convenient to use than you might imagine. There is also a free version with ads. Please try it first. https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/t-calc-lite/id1630026837?l=jp 【feature】 1. Calculation results can be copy and paste between two calculators with one touch. 2. The result calculated can be input from one calculator to the other with one touch. ・When press the "→" key, the calculation result of the left calculator is entered at the end of the formula on the right calculator. ・When press the "←" key, the calculation result of the right calculator is entered at the end of the formula on the left calculator. 3. add, subtract, multiply and divide is performed. Do multiplication and division first, then add and subtract. 4. Display the formula The entered formula is displayed under the result, so you can easily check the operations. 5. Calculation results can be copied to iPhone’s memory Calculation results can be pasted into other apps as text , so transcription errors will not occur. Example of use When you find a product for 988 yen for 3 pieces and a product for 1245 yen for 4 pieces while shopping, you can easily calculate "Which is cheaper?" And “How cheaper?"with this calculator. 1) Use the left and right calculators to find the unit price of the product (unit price = product price/number). 2) Tap the "- key" and "arrow key" on either the left or right calculator to calculate the unit price difference. Limitations ・Answer can be calculated up to 9 digits, minimum 0.000000001. Note The free version can be downloaded from https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/t-calc-lite/id1630026837?l=en

About

Noise Diary

Features
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An application for recording audio with real-time noise level monitoring and calendar-based organisation. Created for anyone with noise nuisance issues who needs to keep a noise diary. Features: - Audio Recording with Format Selection: Choose between AAC, WAV, and M4A audio formats. Real-time audio recording is handled with microphone permission, and high-quality audio capture is achieved at a 44.1kHz sample rate. (Note: MP3 is not supported; AAC provides better quality at the same file size.) - Noise Level Meter: Visualise real-time audio amplitude with a noise meter displaying a decibel-like scale (0-120 dB). Colour-coded visualisation (green to red based on volume) and animated waves that respond to audio input enhance the experience. Level descriptions include Very Quiet, Quiet, Moderate, Loud, Very Loud, and Extremely Loud. - File Management: Automatic saving with date and time stamps ensures recordings are saved in the app documents directory. Organised recordings are stored with metadata using SQLite, and recording duration tracking and maximum amplitude tracking for each recording are available. - Notes Functionality: Add notes to recordings during or after recording, and edit notes at any time. Include start and end times, a description of the noise and how it affects you. Notes are stored with recording metadata. - Calendar View: An interactive calendar displays days with recordings, allowing you to tap any date to view recordings from that day. Visual indicators for dates with recordings and an organised monthly view with easy navigation enhance the calendar experience. - Audio Playback: Built-in audio playback for each recording includes a progress bar with a time display, play/pause controls, and seek functionality. - Sharing Capabilities: Share recordings and PDF diary via email, messaging, or any installed sharing app. Export recordings to cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive, and share with notes included as text. - Additional Features: Delete recordings with confirmation, display recording duration, and add format labels on each recording. The app features a modern Material Design 3 UI and a dark-themed noise meter. Bottom navigation allows easy switching between Record and Calendar views.

Screenshots

Twin4 screens
Noise Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Noise Diary at $0.99 against Twin's $1.99. Noise Diary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Twin costs $1.99 and Noise Diary $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Twin ships an update fortnightly, Noise Diary weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Twin versus Noise Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwinNoise Diary
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki UedaChristopher Lamb

In-app purchases

None

Twin

No in-app purchases

None

Noise Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Twin free?
Twin costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noise Diary free?
Noise Diary costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Twin or Noise Diary have ads?
Neither Twin nor Noise Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Twin or Noise Diary?
Twin ships an update fortnightly, and Noise Diary weekly. Most recently, Twin was updated on November 7, 2026 and Noise Diary on November 5, 2026.

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