Notebook calculator (ge vs AddNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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 =.
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.
- Integrates notes and calculator
- Automatic total calculation
- Supports Dynamic Type
- Compatible with hardware keyboards
- Manages various data items
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Notebook calculator (ge | AddNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (49 ratings) — better | 4.8 (365 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews — better | 87.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 49 | 365 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ge-nie inc. | Climb App |
Customer experience
Notebook calculator (ge
AddNotes
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
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- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
AddNotes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Notebook calculator (ge
- Stress free Pack for iPhone$3.99
- Stress free Pack for iPad$3.99
AddNotes
- Premium monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium yearly$29.991 Year
Questions
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