Comparison

Notebook calculator (ge vs CalcDraw

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

CalcDraw

This free tool lets you write notes and perform calculations simultaneously. Easily capture ideas and share results instantly. Enjoy a smooth and intuitive math workflow.

Highlights
  • Write and solve math problems
  • Take notes alongside calculations
  • Instant sharing of results
  • Intuitive and stress-free workflow
  • Copy results to clipboard
Features
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Calc Draw is a simple calculator app that lets you take handwritten notes while you calculate. Enter numbers and formulas while freely writing on the same screen. It's perfect for shopping, splitting bills, estimating costs, brainstorming ideas, or any situation where calculations alone aren't enough. Write directly on the canvas using a pen or eraser, then share your notes as an image or PDF whenever you need. You can also copy and share calculations, results, and calculation history, making it easy to save and reuse your work. Features Use the calculator and handwriting canvas at the same time Pen, eraser, move tool, Undo & Redo Save calculation history Copy and share calculations and results Export the canvas as an image or PDF Supports Light Mode and Dark Mode Available in multiple languages Calc Draw is designed for people who want to keep calculations and handwritten notes together in one place, without switching between multiple apps.

Screenshots

Notebook calculator (ge3 screens
CalcDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalcDraw at none against Notebook calculator (ge's 2. CalcDraw also leads on ads (none vs shown). Notebook calculator (ge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (49 vs 4). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. CalcDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notebook calculator (ge holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook calculator (ge has 49 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook calculator (ge ships an update every 2 days, CalcDraw monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Notebook calculator (ge versus CalcDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebook calculator (geCalcDraw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerge-nie inc.dai kawaguchi

Customer experience

Notebook calculator (ge

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

CalcDraw

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CalcDraw

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
None

CalcDraw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook calculator (ge free?
Notebook calculator (ge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcDraw free?
CalcDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notebook calculator (ge or CalcDraw?
Notebook calculator (ge is rated higher. Notebook calculator (ge averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while CalcDraw averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Notebook calculator (ge or CalcDraw have ads?
Notebook calculator (ge shows ads; CalcDraw does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook calculator (ge or CalcDraw?
Notebook calculator (ge ships an update every 2 days, and CalcDraw monthly. Most recently, Notebook calculator (ge was updated on October 29, 2026 and CalcDraw on October 24, 2026.

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