Comparison

cFormula vs CalcNotes

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

Head to head
About

cFormula

Features
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Customize formulas and calculate at any time. I want to calculate using formulas, but most apps have built-in formulas. There are countless formulas in the world, and it is not easy to find the formula you need to use. Now you can create your own formula within 1 minute. Just 3 steps: 1. Take a photo or select a formula image in the album. 2. Add variables. 3. Enter an expression containing variables. The formula creation is completed, and the calculation is completed instantly by inputting the numerical value of the variable. 【 Main functions 】 ——Take pictures and crop them. ——Select an image and crop it. ——Set formula variables, support uppercase and lowercase letters in English and Latin, and support subscripts. ——A dedicated keyboard for expression input, simple and easy to use. ——Check the expression and prompt for incorrect positions. ——Number specific keyboard, clear and easy to use. ——Supports angle or radian calculation settings. ——Supports calculations such as arithmetic, exponent (power), root, trigonometric function, logarithm, etc. ——Support Scientific notation and factorial calculation. ——Supports constant inputs such as e and π. ——ICloud cloud synchronization creates formulas that are shared across multiple devices and can be used anytime. ——Support restoring after deletion. The deleted formula will be permanently deleted after 30 days. Tip: 1. The simplest formula is to have no images, no variables, and only expressions. You can use it to calculate mathematical formulas with fractions and multiple parentheses. Can be used all at once, next time clear the expression and input a new one. 2. The image of the formula is used to compare the input variable values during use. You can take photos of formulas on books, computer screens, or handwrite them. You can also use other software to edit screenshots of formulas. 3. The dedicated keyboard for expression input is for convenience and ease of use. You can also paste functions that the keyboard does not support in the expression input box, which may bring surprises.

About

CalcNotes

Features
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A powerful notepad that calculates each line and shows the results instantly. Quickly handle addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and more in real time. Perfect for household budgets, balance tracking, revenue calculations, or splitting bills whenever you need to compute. ■ Calculation + Notepad Write an expression and it calculates automatically, displaying the result on the right. ■ No Equal Sign Needed You never need an '=' in your formulas. The app calculates automatically and shows the result in real time. ■ Tolerant of Extra Characters Expressions like "1,000 + 2,000" work perfectly even with commas or other characters. The app ignores what it doesn't need and still calculates correctly. ■ Copy Results Instantly Copy the calculation result with a single tap and paste it wherever you need it. ■ Unlimited Tab Management Create unlimited tabs for each category. ■ Flexible Tab Reordering Reorder tabs freely with intuitive drag-and-drop. ■ Notifications Schedule reminders with any message at the time you choose. ■ Automatic Backup & Restore Automatic backups keep your important data fully protected, even when switching devices. ■ Rich Theme Options Customize the app with a wide variety of color themes. ■ Biometric Authentication Boost app security with biometric authentication. ■ Full Offline Support Use the app anytime without an internet connection. ■ Full Dark Mode Support Switch freely between system-linked, light, and dark modes. ■ No Login Required Start using the app immediately without any login. ■ Robust Security We never send your data outside the device. All data stays securely stored on your device. No password input or storage is required. ■ Fast Support We respond quickly to your inquiries. Feel free to contact us at info@naokiotsu.com ■ Privacy Policy https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy ■ Terms of service https://naokiotsu.com/term-of-use

Screenshots

cFormula4 screens
CalcNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CalcNotes at none against cFormula's shown. CalcNotes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). cFormula's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. cFormula sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CalcNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cFormula ships an update every 5 months, CalcNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
cFormula versus CalcNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercFormulaCalcNotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer疆 边naoki otsu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

cFormula

One-time1
  • Fully unlock app$1.99
2 purchases

CalcNotes

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99

Questions

Is cFormula free?
cFormula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcNotes free?
CalcNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do cFormula or CalcNotes have ads?
cFormula shows ads; CalcNotes does not.
Which is updated more often, cFormula or CalcNotes?
cFormula ships an update every 5 months, and CalcNotes weekly. Most recently, cFormula was updated on October 10, 2026 and CalcNotes on October 14, 2026.

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