CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE vs CalcDraw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Flexible calculation input
- Row reordering and modification
- Multi-depth folder organization
- Password-protected folders
- Automatic photo scanner
- Excel XLS export
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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
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.
- Write and solve math problems
- Take notes alongside calculations
- Instant sharing of results
- Intuitive and stress-free workflow
- Copy results to clipboard
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE | CalcDraw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FMPROJECT | dai kawaguchi |
Customer experience
CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE
CalcDraw
In-app purchases
CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE
No in-app purchases
CalcDraw
No in-app purchases
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