Comparison

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE vs CalcNotes

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

CalcNotes

Features
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A powerful notepad that calculates each line and shows the results instantly. Quickly handle addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and more in real time. Perfect for household budgets, balance tracking, revenue calculations, or splitting bills whenever you need to compute. ■ Calculation + Notepad Write an expression and it calculates automatically, displaying the result on the right. ■ No Equal Sign Needed You never need an '=' in your formulas. The app calculates automatically and shows the result in real time. ■ Tolerant of Extra Characters Expressions like "1,000 + 2,000" work perfectly even with commas or other characters. The app ignores what it doesn't need and still calculates correctly. ■ Copy Results Instantly Copy the calculation result with a single tap and paste it wherever you need it. ■ Unlimited Tab Management Create unlimited tabs for each category. ■ Flexible Tab Reordering Reorder tabs freely with intuitive drag-and-drop. ■ Notifications Schedule reminders with any message at the time you choose. ■ Automatic Backup & Restore Automatic backups keep your important data fully protected, even when switching devices. ■ Rich Theme Options Customize the app with a wide variety of color themes. ■ Biometric Authentication Boost app security with biometric authentication. ■ Full Offline Support Use the app anytime without an internet connection. ■ Full Dark Mode Support Switch freely between system-linked, light, and dark modes. ■ No Login Required Start using the app immediately without any login. ■ Robust Security We never send your data outside the device. All data stays securely stored on your device. No password input or storage is required. ■ Fast Support We respond quickly to your inquiries. Feel free to contact us at info@naokiotsu.com ■ Privacy Policy https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy ■ Terms of service https://naokiotsu.com/term-of-use

Screenshots

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE4 screens
CalcNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE at none against CalcNotes's 2. CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE also leads on iOS requirement (8.4 vs 15.1). CalcNotes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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. CalcNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE ships an update every 6 weeks, CalcNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE versus CalcNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcNote = Calculator + Note LECalcNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFMPROJECTnaoki otsu

In-app purchases

None

CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CalcNotes

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99

Questions

Is CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE free?
CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalcNotes free?
CalcNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE or CalcNotes have ads?
Neither CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE nor CalcNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE or CalcNotes?
CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE ships an update every 6 weeks, and CalcNotes weekly. Most recently, CalcNote = Calculator + Note LE was updated on October 3, 2026 and CalcNotes on September 28, 2026.

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