Comparison

Zolvy 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

Zolvy

This app offers a mobile-friendly way to calculate, organize, and plan with numbers. It automates calculations and updates results instantly when numbers change, simplifying tasks like budgeting and forecasting.

Highlights
  • Instant automated calculations
  • Organized sheets with folders
  • Log numbers like expenses
  • Formulas with variables
  • Intuitive formula typing
  • iCloud backup
  • Export PDFs and CSVs
Features
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Handling math and knowing your numbers are crucial for success — but doing math on mobile has always been limited. Traditional calculator designs are forgetful. Spreadsheets are too clunky for mobile use. Zolvy is a new way to calculate, organize, track, and plan with numbers on your phone. A Zolvy sheet is like a spreadsheet, but mobile-friendly and effortless to use. Type your calculations once — Zolvy automates them instantly. Change any number later, and every linked result updates automatically. You’ll never have to type the same equation twice again. Zolvy also lets you record and track numbers — from expenses and profits to measurements and experiments — all neatly organized and backed up in iCloud. Whether you’re managing a budget, planning a project, tracking measurements, or testing ideas, Zolvy keeps all your numbers in one place. How people are already using Zolvy: • Businesses working out business plans • Dietitians creating nutrition plans for clients • Hobby bakers recording cake mix experiments • Factories building custom calculators • Moms tracking tailoring measurements • People managing monthly expenses and budgets • Lab technicians solving scientific equations • Students keeping formulas ready for quick answers Different needs. One app for all your numbers. Join the growing community of people who Think With Numbers. Key features: • Instant automations you can reuse • Multiple sheets, organized with folders • Record numbers like a log (e.g., measurements or expenses) • Formula Automation — Enter formulas [like: n x (n + 1) / 2] and Zolvy automates them. • Intuitive formula typing with bracketing assistance • iCloud backup • Dark mode • Family Sharing • Export PDFs and CSVs • Share automations with peers Zolvy gives you spreadsheet-level power in a tool made for everyday math. Plan smarter. Track better. Think with numbers. It’s a must-have for every business and profession. Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.solutionist.dev/privacy

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
Read full description

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

Zolvy4 screens
Calculator Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator Notes at none against Zolvy's 2. Calculator Notes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Zolvy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days 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. Zolvy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Calculator Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zolvy has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Zolvy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calculator Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zolvy ships an update every 9 days, Calculator Notes every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Zolvy versus Calculator Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZolvyCalculator Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (29 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDomnic FrancisFugaPiyo Inc.

Customer experience

Zolvy

All ratings29 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative10.0%

Calculator Notes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zolvy

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Lifetime$24.99
None

Calculator Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zolvy free?
Zolvy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator Notes free?
Calculator Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zolvy or Calculator Notes?
Calculator Notes is rated higher. Zolvy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Calculator Notes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Zolvy or Calculator Notes have ads?
Calculator Notes shows ads; Zolvy does not.
Which is updated more often, Zolvy or Calculator Notes?
Zolvy ships an update every 9 days, and Calculator Notes every 12 months. Most recently, Zolvy was updated on September 16, 2026 and Calculator Notes on June 1, 2026.

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