Comparison

XL Notes vs CalcFlex

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

Head to head
About

XL Notes

Easily capture notes, memos, and checklists on your mobile device. Organize your thoughts, tasks, and even diary entries without needing a physical notepad. Customize text and share your notes effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Note and memo capture
  • Checklist creation
  • International keyboard support
  • Predictive text option
  • Text formatting (font, size, color)
  • Share notes via mail, text, social media
Features
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XL Notes is an utility that simplifies the capture of your notes, memos or comments. You can write your checklists with checks or tasks You don't need to carry notepad or notebook At home, at office or on your way, you can be organized or even type in your dairy. Options: International keyboard Special characters Predictive text on/off Send to Mail,Text,copy, social media.... Text options (font, size and color) Badge number for unchecked items https://jbstevenard.fr/privacy-policy/

About

CalcFlex

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Discover CalcFlex: Flexible, Free and Ad-Free Calculator App! Unlock the full potential of your calculations with CalcFlex, the flexible calculator app designed to cater to all your needs. Whether you're dealing with complex equations, unit conversions, financial calculations, or scientific formulas, CalcFlex has got you covered. Key Features: Multiple Calculators in Parallel: Seamlessly switch between different calculators for efficiency. Built-in Tools: Access unit converters, finance calculators, math and physics equations all in one app. Custom Equations: Create, save, and reuse your own equations with specific variables tailored to your needs. User-Friendly Design: Start with the familiar calculator layout, free to customize based on preference. Completely Free: No ads, no hidden fees, just pure calculating power. Download CalcFlex now and experience the freedom of a truly flexible and comprehensive calculator app!

Screenshots

XL Notes4 screens
CalcFlex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CalcFlex at none against XL Notes's shown. CalcFlex also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). XL Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. XL Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CalcFlex sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XL Notes ships an update every 9 months, CalcFlex every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
XL Notes versus CalcFlex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXL NotesCalcFlex
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJB STEVENARDDaniel Chiu Loong Ng

In-app purchases

2 purchases

XL Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Go Premium$1.991 Month
  • Go Premium$14.991 Year
3 purchases

CalcFlex

One-time3
  • +3 New Variables2 variants$1.99
  • +20 New Equation Slots2 variants$1.99
  • +1 New Calculator2 variants$3.99

Questions

Is XL Notes free?
XL Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcFlex free?
CalcFlex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XL Notes or CalcFlex have ads?
XL Notes shows ads; CalcFlex does not.
Which is updated more often, XL Notes or CalcFlex?
XL Notes ships an update every 9 months, and CalcFlex every 9 days. Most recently, XL Notes was updated on November 1, 2026 and CalcFlex on October 25, 2026.

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