Comparison

Task Count vs CalcNotes

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

Head to head
About

Task Count

Features
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feature: - With your favorite photo as the background, you can count anywhere you like. - Count with 3 patterns of action. - Visualize the count results in a heatmap. usage method: - Select the desired image from the camera roll of the menu. - Press [+] to add a checkpoint and drag it to the desired location. - Tap a checkpoint to count it. [Delete] is ON: - Long-press to delete checkpoint. [1.action] is ON: - One tap on a CheckPoint will increase [1.action] by +1. - Continuous counting function. HeatMap: - Press β‘ β‘‘β‘’ to display the count result in heat map color. - β‘ β‘‘β‘’ are linked with the action number.

About

CalcNotes

Features
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A powerful notepad that calculates each line and shows the results instantly. Quickly handle addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and more in real time. Perfect for household budgets, balance tracking, revenue calculations, or splitting bills whenever you need to compute. β–  Calculation + Notepad Write an expression and it calculates automatically, displaying the result on the right. β–  No Equal Sign Needed You never need an '=' in your formulas. The app calculates automatically and shows the result in real time. β–  Tolerant of Extra Characters Expressions like "1,000 + 2,000" work perfectly even with commas or other characters. The app ignores what it doesn't need and still calculates correctly. β–  Copy Results Instantly Copy the calculation result with a single tap and paste it wherever you need it. β–  Unlimited Tab Management Create unlimited tabs for each category. β–  Flexible Tab Reordering Reorder tabs freely with intuitive drag-and-drop. β–  Notifications Schedule reminders with any message at the time you choose. β–  Automatic Backup & Restore Automatic backups keep your important data fully protected, even when switching devices. β–  Rich Theme Options Customize the app with a wide variety of color themes. β–  Biometric Authentication Boost app security with biometric authentication. β–  Full Offline Support Use the app anytime without an internet connection. β–  Full Dark Mode Support Switch freely between system-linked, light, and dark modes. β–  No Login Required Start using the app immediately without any login. β–  Robust Security We never send your data outside the device. All data stays securely stored on your device. No password input or storage is required. β–  Fast Support We respond quickly to your inquiries. Feel free to contact us at info@naokiotsu.com β–  Privacy Policy https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy β–  Terms of service https://naokiotsu.com/term-of-use

Screenshots

Task Count4 screens
CalcNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Count at none against CalcNotes's 2. CalcNotes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CalcNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Task Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Task Count ships an update every 2 weeks, CalcNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Task Count versus CalcNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTask CountCalcNotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikinori Edanaoki otsu

In-app purchases

None

Task Count

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CalcNotes

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99

Questions

Is Task Count free?
Task Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalcNotes free?
CalcNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Task Count or CalcNotes have ads?
Task Count shows ads; CalcNotes does not.
Which is updated more often, Task Count or CalcNotes?
Task Count ships an update every 2 weeks, and CalcNotes weekly. Most recently, Task Count was updated on May 16, 2026 and CalcNotes on September 20, 2026.

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