n+otes vs CalcPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
n+otes
Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple interface. Secure your notes with a private lock feature. Optional subscription removes ads and supports development.
- Quick note-taking
- Private note lock
- Ad-free experience (subscription)
- Easy to use interface
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Great for those quick notes! Just tap the + button and start typing! Subscribe for the Ad-free Experience: To support further development and maintenance of the app, we have a small subscription so you can use the app without advertising: A monthly, 3-monthly or yearly purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered will be forfeited if you cancel a subscription. Terms: http://rieu.co.nz/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://rieu.co.nz/privacy.html
CalcPlus
This app combines a fully functional calculator with a secure, encrypted notes system. Store sensitive information like crypto wallet phrases and passwords locally and offline, protected by a PIN and optional biometric authentication. It offers a discreet interface and prioritizes user privacy with no cloud sync or ads.
- Encrypted local notes storage
- Calculator interface
- PIN and biometric security
- Offline functionality
- Customizable themes and app icons
- Auto-wipe on failed attempts
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CalcPlus is a fully functional calculator with a hidden encrypted notes system built in. Enter your 6-digit PIN, tap =, and unlock secure, local-only notes storage completely offline. Use CalcPlus to store: • Crypto wallet recovery phrases (Ledger, MetaMask, etc.) • API keys and infrastructure passwords • Home Wi-Fi or VPN credentials • Door codes, admin access, or tax IDs • Any sensitive info that shouldn’t be in iCloud, Google Docs, or your camera roll Everything is encrypted on-device. No cloud sync. No account. No trace. CalcPlus Pro features: • Set your own custom PIN • Enable Face ID / Touch ID 2FA • Wipe notes after failed PIN attempts • Choose between Blue, Red, or Teal themes and auto-switch app icons to match CalcPlus is designed for privacy-focused users, security professionals, and anyone who wants peace of mind without compromise. Why CalcPlus? • Encrypted and offline • Stealthy interface looks like a basic calculator • No signup. No servers. No ads. • Instant, secure access — even when your signal is dead Download CalcPlus and reclaim your privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CalcPlus at 100% against n+otes's 64%. CalcPlus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). n+otes's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. n+otes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and CalcPlus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CalcPlus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n+otes has 45K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of n+otes's written reviews are positive against 100% of CalcPlus's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | n+otes | CalcPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (45K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 45K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIEU Limited | Wildcatter LLC |
Customer experience
n+otes
CalcPlus
Bugs and requests
n+otes
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notes disappearing or getting lost
- Inability to delete notes on Apple Watch
- Scrolling issues and text freezing at the bottom
- Inconsistent behavior after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to sync notes across devices
- More font and formatting options
- Folder or category organization
- Voice-to-text functionality
- Ability to insert images and attachments
CalcPlus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
n+otes
- Ad-free Experience (Monthly)$0.491 Month
- Ad-free Experience (3 Months)$0.993 Months
- Ad-free Experience (1 Year)$3.991 Year
- Remove Ads$19.99
CalcPlus
- CalcPlus Pro$9.99









