Calculator XLt vs Sticky Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator XLt
This app combines five essential calculation tools into one convenient package. It offers standard, scientific, unit conversion, loan, and tip calculators with a user-friendly interface and large buttons. Available on multiple Apple devices, it streamlines everyday calculations.
- Standard Calculator
- Scientific Calculator
- Unit Converter
- Loan Calculator
- Tip Calculator
- Calculation History
- Widgets
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5 for the Price of 1! Calculator XL is a Universal App for iPhone, iPad, iPod, and iMac, offering: • Standard Calculator • Scientific Calculator • Unit Converter • Loan Calculator • Tip Calculator Quick, accurate, and easy to use, Calculator XL features large, illuminated buttons for standard operations and a sleek, polished design. Features: • Standard Calculator: Extra-large buttons with additional features like delete, x², √, and %. • Scientific Calculator: 30 advanced functions with color-coded, multifunction buttons. • Unit Converter: Supports length, volume, weight, and temperature conversions, with color-coding for Imperial and US units. Perfect for any use, especially in the kitchen! On iPad, switch between calculators with the flip of a switch. On iPhone, rotate left for the Scientific Calculator or right for the Unit Converter. Extra Features: • History list of calculations • Widgets. 2 types, one for history, and one for current number and memory • 29 types of unit conversions with color-coding • 30 scientific functions • Handy delete (Del) button • Memory with preview display • Extra-large buttons for ease of use • One-tap copy • x², √, and % in standard mode Calculator XLt Free is the free version of Calculator XL, available for both iPad and iPhone.
Sticky Notes
Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and set reminders with this versatile note-taking app. Supports handwritten notes, audio recordings, photos, and text. Organize notes with folders and share them easily.
- Handwritten notes
- Audio recordings
- Photo attachments
- Text notes
- Widgets for home/lock screen
- Customizable folders
- Reminders with alarms
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*Over 1.5 million downloads* Featured in 'What's Hot' & 'New & Noteworthy' Organize your to do list, task list, and reminders with StickMe Notes - the most awesome sticky note & task manager app with built in alarm for iPhone. Use StickMe Notes to upgrade the boring old paper note with HANDWRITTEN or TEXT or notes on your iPhone. If you are too tired to draw or type, you can simply ATTACH A PHOTO or RECORD YOUR AUDIO NOTES. You can stick these notes with attachments such as text, drawing, record/audio or photo notes to your personalized notice board, set them as your lock screen image or share with friends using email or whatsapp. Use StickMe Note as your notebook & create grocery and shopping lists on the go. StickMe Notes is a notepad & memo app which makes note taking easy. Use memo notes to capture ideas on the fly, create to-do lists & tasks list, checklist & set up personal daily reminders. It’s a digital note pad that helps you get things done. Download the best notes maker app now & become notefuly efficient. Keep google urls or pages in sticky notes & revisit them later. MAKE QUICK NOTES *Create unlimited sticky notes in any color. Use the note color to organize the stickies better. *Use the app as task manager & create a todo check list, shopping lists or grocery lists. *Write in digital ink with your finger. Create quick daily notes or a memo. *Record voice notes. StickMe Notes can be your audio note pad. *Take a photo or choose one from your camera roll to create a photo note. Make StickMe Notes your picture notebook. *Google things & keep important links in sticky notes to revisit later. WIDGET, SPOTLIGHT & SIRI (For iOS 15 and above) *Instantly create notes to access your sticky notes on your home screen and lock screen (iPhone only) using widgets. ORGANIZE *Drag & move a note to any custom folder. *Mark notes as ‘Important’. *Use ‘Secret’ folder for to hide your daily personal notes. *Make good notes & keep in Folders. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES *Access notes on your iPhone, iPad & Mac SET REMINDERS & USE AS WALLPAPER *Set alarm for your notes & stickies to remind you about your check list. *Use note as wallpaper or lock screen image to easily remind yourself about your todo tasks with colorful stickies. PERSONALIZE & SHARE *Be creative with Stickies *Set default sticky note color, font size & name *Personalise the notice board background *Use the fully loaded text & draw toolbar with multiple font styles, sizes, thickness plus colors. Get the most awesome sticky notes app for iPhone. Create grocery & shopping lists or any other checklist using the notepad, set alarms, & enjoy note making on the go. Use the app as a personal notebook, a meeting note pad or a daily planner to make good memo/notes. PRICING StickMe Notes offers a 7 day free trial that comes with the subscription pack(s). There is a monthly & yearly pack. The user needs to subscribe to one of the packs to continue making daily notes & setting task reminders. TERMS OF USE: • There's a 7-day free trial that comes along with the subscription packs. • StickMe Notes offers 2 subscription packages - Annual @ $19.99 & Monthly @ $1.99. • All subscriptions are valid for at least 30 days. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Terms of Use - http://epiphanylabs.in/termsofuse/ Privacy Policy - http://epiphanylabs.in/privacy/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Calculator XLt at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes's subscription. Calculator XLt also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (80% vs 72%). Sticky Notes's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 573). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Calculator XLt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sticky Notes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Calculator XLt holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 573, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Calculator XLt's written reviews are positive against 72% of Sticky Notes's.
Calculator XLt ships an update every 2 months, Sticky Notes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator XLt | Sticky Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (573 ratings) — better | 4.4 (6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews — better | 72.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 573 | 6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gero Mazza | Epiphany Labs |
Customer experience
Calculator XLt
Sticky Notes
User reviews
Calculator XLt
From 573 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Useful features like tip and loan calculators
- 👍 Large, clear buttons
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes or not working on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Some functions not available in free version
- 🐛 Inaccurate calculations in certain cases
- 🔒 Paid version not worth the upgrade
Sticky Notes
From 6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful reminders
- 👍 Useful for organization
- 👍 Customizable notes
Room to improve
- 💰 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive
- 🤔 Limited free version
Bugs and requests
Calculator XLt
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on iPhone XR
- Inaccurate calculations for 0.3 - 0.4
- Free version lacks many advertised features
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Bluetooth keyboard
- Include more scientific functions
- Improve conversion options
- Provide a dark mode option
Sticky Notes
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notes disappearing
- Freezing and crashing
- Formatting issues
- Sync problems
Requested features
5 requests- More customization options
- Improved sync and backup
- Better widget functionality
- Ability to rearrange notes
- Longer note length
In-app purchases
Calculator XLt
- Calculator XL Full Version$9.99
Sticky Notes
- One month subscription$1.991 Month
- Monthly Pack with 7 Day Trial7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Weekly Pack with 7 Day Trial7 Days trial$1.997 Days
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- Three months subscription$4.993 Months
- Half-Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$10.996 Months
- One year subscription$15.991 Year
- Annual Pack with 7 Day Trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime PlanFree
- Unlimited Notes$0.99
- Task Paper Notes$0.99
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- Folder Pack$0.99
- Bonanza Pack$3.99
Questions
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