# FastCalc vs Senior Note

The clearest difference is price: Senior Note at Free against FastCalc's $1.99. Senior Note also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). FastCalc's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Senior Note is free to download; FastCalc costs $1.99 up front. FastCalc sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Senior Note sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Senior Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of FastCalc's written reviews are positive against 100% of Senior Note's.

FastCalc ships an update every 5 months, Senior Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastCalc | Senior Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcalc/id350419994/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senior-note-big-fonts-large/id1630970294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andre Ponzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/350419997) | [Foodmenu.world Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438351063) |

## What reviewers say

### FastCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcalc/id350419994)

This calculator app offers a streamlined experience with large, easy-to-use keys and an innovative gesture-based interface. It displays your ongoing expression and results in real-time, eliminating the need for an equals button. Advanced features include percentage calculations and customizable constants.

**Highlights:** Large, practical keys, Permanent expression display, Automatic real-time results, Gesture-based input, Customizable constants, Advanced percentage mode

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Rivella | $1.99 | one-time |
| Homemade hot chocolate | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bircher muesli | $12.99 | one-time |
| Moitié-moitié fondue | $34.99 | one-time |


### Senior Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senior-note-big-fonts-large/id1630970294)

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to take notes, organize thoughts, and manage tasks with adjustable text sizes for enhanced readability. It supports rich content like images and offers flexible organization through folders and subfolders.

**Highlights:** Adjustable text size, Folder and subfolder organization, Attach images and photos, Character counter, Multi-page notes, To-do list functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Sale | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Special Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Plan | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Trial Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Plan | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Special Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Sale Plan | $11.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastCalc free?

FastCalc costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Senior Note free?

Senior Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FastCalc or Senior Note?

Senior Note is rated higher. FastCalc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Senior Note averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do FastCalc or Senior Note have ads?

Senior Note shows ads; FastCalc does not.

### Which is updated more often, FastCalc or Senior Note?

FastCalc ships an update every 5 months, and Senior Note weekly. Most recently, FastCalc was updated on October 7, 2026 and Senior Note on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*