Calculator XL vs Smart Note Notepad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Smart Note Notepad
Create visually appealing notes and memos using professionally designed coloring paper styles. This app offers a simple gallery interface for easy management and editing of your digital creations.
- Gallery interface
- Customizable paper styles
- Pinch to zoom
- Edit cells
- Draw memos
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with simple and awesome gallery interface. make beautiful notes and memos with professionally designed coloring paper styles. thank you for your support ! relax and wonderful digital experience on iPhone and iPad ! How to use. pinch And stretch fingers to zoom, press hold or swipe to edit cells in collection, The Creativity Never Ends ! appreciate your encouragement with good comments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator XL at 75% against Smart Note Notepad's 10%. Calculator XL also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Smart Note Notepad's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On 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
Smart Note Notepad is free to download; Calculator XL costs $9.99 up front. Smart Note Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calculator XL asks for nothing beyond the download.
Calculator XL holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator XL has 154 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Calculator XL's written reviews are positive against 10% of Smart Note Notepad's.
Calculator XL ships an update every 2 months, Smart Note Notepad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calculator XL | Smart Note Notepad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (154 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 10.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gero Mazza | JIN HWAN KIM |
Customer experience
Calculator XL
Smart Note Notepad
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
Smart Note Notepad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Calculator XL
No in-app purchases
Smart Note Notepad
- upgrade to pro$3.99
Questions
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