Comparison

Notebook calculator (ge vs CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE

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

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE

This app combines a powerful calculator with note-taking capabilities, ideal for managing personal finances, creating shopping lists, and organizing information. It allows for flexible calculation input, reordering of rows, and multi-depth folder organization for notes. Features include a photo scanner and Excel export.

Highlights
  • Flexible calculation input
  • Row reordering and modification
  • Multi-depth folder organization
  • Password-protected folders
  • Automatic photo scanner
  • Excel XLS export
Features
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CalcNote is an unique calculator and note combined application. It can be used for as many purposes as you want such as home budgeting, personal expense planning, allowance, shopping list, etc. [ Highlights ] •Calculation input can be a number or numbers with operators eg.) 6500, 500+300-2 •Row calculation is changeable as an addition, a subtraction, a multiplication, a division or a calculation skip) •Rows can be reordered freely. •Note files can be grouped by multi-depth folders and user can check each folder's total sum. •User can move (or delete) multiple-notes to a specific folder. •User can lock each folder by password. •Automatic photo scanner (Photo->Edit->Scanner) •Excel XLS format export

Screenshots

Notebook calculator (ge3 screens
CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE at none against Notebook calculator (ge's 2. CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 15.0). Notebook calculator (ge's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (91% vs 60%). On price 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. CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notebook calculator (ge holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Notebook calculator (ge's written reviews are positive against 60% of CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook calculator (ge ships an update every 3 days, CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Notebook calculator (ge versus CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebook calculator (geCalcNote = Calculator + Note LE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49 ratings) — better4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews — better60.3% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerge-nie inc.FMPROJECT

Customer experience

Notebook calculator (ge

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

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative31.7%

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

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE

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

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook calculator (ge free?
Notebook calculator (ge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE free?
CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notebook calculator (ge or CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE?
Notebook calculator (ge is rated higher. Notebook calculator (ge averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Notebook calculator (ge or CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE have ads?
Notebook calculator (ge shows ads; CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook calculator (ge or CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE?
Notebook calculator (ge ships an update every 3 days, and CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE every 6 weeks. Most recently, Notebook calculator (ge was updated on October 24, 2026 and CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE on October 23, 2026.

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