Comparison

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE vs CalcDraw

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

Head to head
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

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

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE4 screens
CalcDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CalcDraw at 4.8 against CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE's 4.5. CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CalcDraw holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE ships an update every 6 weeks, CalcDraw every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE versus CalcDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcNote = Calculator + Note LECalcDraw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFMPROJECTdai kawaguchi

Customer experience

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE

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

CalcDraw

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

In-app purchases

None

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE

No in-app purchases

None

CalcDraw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE free?
CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalcDraw free?
CalcDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE or CalcDraw?
CalcDraw is rated higher. CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CalcDraw averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE or CalcDraw have ads?
Neither CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE nor CalcDraw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE or CalcDraw?
CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE ships an update every 6 weeks, and CalcDraw every 5 weeks. Most recently, CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE was updated on October 3, 2026 and CalcDraw on October 1, 2026.

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