# CreateAStage vs NoteCalc

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteCalc at 100% against CreateAStage's 0%. NoteCalc also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). CreateAStage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteCalc sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CreateAStage asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteCalc has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CreateAStage's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteCalc's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CreateAStage | NoteCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/createastage/id6502346356/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecalc-notepad-calculator/id6737917127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Danny Olesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696569358) | [Nikko Ferwelo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774984591) |

## What reviewers say

### CreateAStage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/createastage/id6502346356)

Visually plan your stage setup with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Access an extensive equipment library, customize layouts, and easily share your stage plots with collaborators and venues. Perfect for artists, bands, and performers to ensure precise gig planning.

**Highlights:** Intuitive stage plot builder, Extensive equipment library, Customizable gear layouts, Easy collaboration and sharing, Save and edit stage plots anytime, Versatile for various performance types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NoteCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecalc-notepad-calculator/id6737917127)

Seamlessly blend note-taking with real-time calculations. Capture ideas, track expenses, and create lists with instant results as you type or speak. Offers smart input features like voice notes and document scanning for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous note-taking and calculation, Instant results as you type, Voice note input, Document and receipt scanning, Expense and budget tracking, Shopping list creation with automatic totals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Notes Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart Notes Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Note Calc Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Smart Notes Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Smart Notes Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CreateAStage free?

CreateAStage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NoteCalc free?

NoteCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CreateAStage or NoteCalc?

NoteCalc is rated higher. CreateAStage averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NoteCalc averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do CreateAStage or NoteCalc have ads?

Neither CreateAStage nor NoteCalc shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*