Comparison

Notebook calculator (ge vs Calculator Notes

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

Calculator Notes

This app combines a calculator with spreadsheet functionality, allowing users to automatically sum item values. It supports unlimited folders and notes, with features like goal setting and batch operations. Widgets are available for home and lock screens.

Highlights
  • Automatic total value calculation
  • Unlimited folders, notes, and items
  • CSV output and sharing
  • Goal setting and progress tracking
  • Batch operations (copy, duplicate, color coding)
  • Home & lock screen widgets
  • Dark mode
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It is a calculator notepad that automatically calculates the total value. A simple spreadsheet application. Widget compatible. All features are completely free to use. - Unlimited folders/notes/items - Automatically calculate the total value of items - CSV output / save file / share to SNS - Set goals and deadlines and display percentages - Batch operations such as copy/duplicate/color coding - filter and sort - Consumption tax calculation and fixed cost settings - Easy input from history - Home & lock screen widget support - dark mode

Screenshots

Notebook calculator (ge3 screens
Calculator Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator Notes at none against Notebook calculator (ge's 2. Calculator Notes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). Notebook calculator (ge's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Calculator Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Notebook calculator (ge against 5.0 for Calculator Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook calculator (ge has 49 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Calculator Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook calculator (ge ships an update every 3 days, Calculator Notes every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Notebook calculator (ge versus Calculator Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebook calculator (geCalculator Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerge-nie inc.FugaPiyo Inc.

Customer experience

Notebook calculator (ge

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

Calculator Notes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
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

Calculator Notes

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

Calculator Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook calculator (ge free?
Notebook calculator (ge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator Notes free?
Calculator Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notebook calculator (ge or Calculator Notes?
Calculator Notes is rated higher. Notebook calculator (ge averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Calculator Notes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Notebook calculator (ge or Calculator Notes have ads?
Both Notebook calculator (ge and Calculator Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Notebook calculator (ge or Calculator Notes?
Notebook calculator (ge ships an update every 3 days, and Calculator Notes every 12 months. Most recently, Notebook calculator (ge was updated on September 17, 2026 and Calculator Notes on June 1, 2026.

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