Comparison

Calculator XL vs Notes

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

Head to head
About

Calculator XL

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. Ideal for everyday tasks and complex computations.

Highlights
  • Standard Calculator
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Unit Converter
  • Loan Calculator
  • Tip Calculator
  • Calculation History
  • Widgets
Features
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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.

About

Notes

Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and sketch designs with a versatile digital notebook. Customize your notes with various paper templates, stickers, fonts, and colors. Effortlessly organize and share your work as PDFs.

Highlights
  • Customizable paper covers and templates
  • Multimedia tools: pencil, text, photos
  • Vector-based digital pencil for drawing
  • Hundreds of font and color options
  • Organize notes with custom titles and covers
  • Export notes as PDF
Features
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Take your notes to the next level! Download Notes: Note taking & writing for free and experience the new way of taking digital notes. This notetaking app is as flexible as you are. Jot down ideas, take notes, or sketch your next big idea. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just love doodling, you'll find all the tools you need. UPGRADE YOUR NOTE-TAKING • Choose from various cute and inspiring paper covers. • Work on your content with many available paper templates like Daily Plan, To-do-list, Vocabulary list, and more. • Bring photos from the gallery to your notes with one click. Easily memorize and mark the photos you prefer. • Various sticker selections to make your notes lively and memorable. YOUR NOTES YOUR STYLES WITH CUSTOMIZED TEXTS AND HAND-DRAW OPTION • Use multi-media tools like pencil, and text to work on the content. • Add your text anywhere in the notes and choose from hundreds of available fonts and colors of your choice. • Experience the most lifelike, vector-based digital pencil to freely draw anything you like. Enjoy fine-tuned, responsive, and precise writing. STAY ORGANIZED, STAY PAPER-FREE • Keep all your notes in one place, without the bulk or waste of paper. • Freely add additional pages to your current work to make your note endless. • Organize with hundreds of different notebook covers and specify the title of your choice. SHARE IDEAS EFFORTLESSLY AS PDF • Easily share your notes in PDF format with any contacts and channels. Our note-writer app goes beyond just being a cutting-edge, fast, and reliable note-taking app—it's designed for anyone who takes notes or writes. This smart notepad and writing workspace is perfect for both your iPad and iPhone. Contact us: teammarketing@lutech.ltd Terms of Services: https://lutech.vn/term Privacy Policy: http://lutech.vn/privacy

Screenshots

Calculator XL4 screens
Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator XL at 75% against Notes's 0%. Calculator XL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Notes's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Notes is free to download; Calculator XL costs $9.99 up front. Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Calculator XL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator XL ships an update every 2 months, Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calculator XL versus Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator XLNotes
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGero MazzaLutech-DN

Customer experience

Calculator XL

All ratings118 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral0.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative18.2%

Notes

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Calculator XL

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes upon launching
  • Update eliminated all history/calculations
  • Numbers on buttons not displayed properly in landscape
  • US Unit/Imperial function is confusing
  • Cannot use split screen on iPad
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  • Some calculations are not accurate (e.g., 11^6)
  • Converter needs to distinguish between imperial measure and US
  • EE button does not work
  • Converter has decimal point off (e.g., mm to feet/yard)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to lock the board from moving
  • Split screen function for iPad
  • Themes/Skins for buttons
  • Android and Windows versions

Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Calculator XL

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Notes

Subscriptions4
  • monthly$0.991 Month
  • quarterly$2.493 Months
  • Premium Year$3.491 Year
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  • Loyalty member1 Year trial$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Calculator XL free?
Calculator XL costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calculator XL or Notes have ads?
Neither Calculator XL nor Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calculator XL or Notes?
Calculator XL ships an update every 2 months, and Notes every 2 days. Most recently, Calculator XL was updated on October 16, 2026 and Notes on October 7, 2026.

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