Comparison

Notebook calculator (ge vs AddNotes

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

Head to head
About

Notebook calculator (ge

This calculator app automatically saves your calculations as memos, preventing errors and eliminating the need for manual note-taking. Easily share your calculations and notes with others, and access them across devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic calculation history saving
  • Editable memos
  • Easy sharing of calculations and notes
  • Cross-device access (iPad/iPhone)
  • URL scheme support
  • Comfortable layout
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ge-calc is a calculator with history that keeps your calculations as notes. You can save not only the numbers but also what they were for, so it is easy to review, verify, and reuse them later. It works well for estimates, invoices, expense checks, household budgeting, and quick dimension or tax calculations. Instead of rewriting numbers by hand or copying them into another app, you can calculate and keep the record in one place, then share it when needed. Key features • Keep calculation history as notes • Continue writing in the memo area while you calculate • Organize notes by page • Share results and notes easily • View the calculator and memo together on iPad • Support tax calculation Used by many people over time, ge-calc is built for calculations that stay useful after you press =.

About

AddNotes

This app combines note-taking with automatic calculation. Input data and numbers, and it will instantly compute totals for you. It's versatile for managing various data items and calculations.

Highlights
  • Integrates notes and calculator
  • Automatic total calculation
  • Supports Dynamic Type
  • Compatible with hardware keyboards
  • Manages various data items
Features
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A useful app that integrates notes and calculator functionality. Input some data items and numbers, and the app will calculate totals for you automatically. This app can be used in many different ways, for calculating or managing various data items, and more. - This app supports Dynamic Type. - Compatible with hardware keyboards. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notebook calculator (ge3 screens
AddNotes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notebook calculator (ge at every 3 days against AddNotes's every 10 days. Notebook calculator (ge also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). AddNotes's advantage is ratings volume (365 vs 49). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Notebook calculator (ge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and AddNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Notebook calculator (ge against 4.8 for AddNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AddNotes has 365 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Notebook calculator (ge's written reviews are positive against 87% of AddNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook calculator (ge ships an update every 3 days, AddNotes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notebook calculator (ge versus AddNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebook calculator (geAddNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49 ratings) — better4.8 (365 ratings)
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better87.1% of reviews
Number of ratings49365 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerge-nie inc.Climb App

Customer experience

Notebook calculator (ge

All ratings49 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%

AddNotes

All ratings365 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.5%

Bugs and requests

Notebook calculator (ge

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Calculator unusable after update
  • Percentage not working correctly
  • Lost old accounts
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add a notepad
  • Lock screen in landscape mode
  • Make sound louder
  • Make calculator smaller
  • Ability to save and flip through notes
Show 2 more
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

AddNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notebook calculator (ge

One-time2
  • Stress free Pack for iPhone$3.99
  • Stress free Pack for iPad$3.99
2 purchases

AddNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Notebook calculator (ge free?
Notebook calculator (ge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AddNotes free?
AddNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notebook calculator (ge or AddNotes?
Notebook calculator (ge is rated higher. Notebook calculator (ge averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while AddNotes averages 4.8 from 365 ratings.
Do Notebook calculator (ge or AddNotes have ads?
Both Notebook calculator (ge and AddNotes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Notebook calculator (ge or AddNotes?
Notebook calculator (ge ships an update every 3 days, and AddNotes every 10 days. Most recently, Notebook calculator (ge was updated on September 25, 2026 and AddNotes on October 3, 2026.

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