# NoteCalc vs Capio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Capio at none against NoteCalc's 7. Capio also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). NoteCalc's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, rating, 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. Capio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for NoteCalc against 5.0 for Capio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteCalc has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NoteCalc ships an update every 5 days, Capio daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteCalc | Capio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecalc-notepad-calculator/id6737917127/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capio-work-log-and-planner/id6760085481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikko Ferwelo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774984591) | [Chang Joo Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097510852) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Capio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capio-work-log-and-planner/id6760085481)

This app helps professionals privately log their daily work, organize tasks with smart syntax, and reflect on their progress. It's designed for efficient capture and a clear overview of your professional journey.

**Highlights:** Smart syntax entry with #tags, @mentions, !priority, $time, Structured 3-tier input (Done, Focus, Blocker), Private-first and local-only data storage, One-click continuity for unfinished items, Mobile-native experience for quick capture, Seamless transition between macOS and iOS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteCalc free?

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

### Is Capio free?

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

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

Capio is rated higher. NoteCalc averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Capio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NoteCalc or Capio have ads?

Neither NoteCalc nor Capio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteCalc or Capio?

NoteCalc ships an update every 5 days, and Capio daily. Most recently, NoteCalc was updated on October 27, 2026 and Capio on October 24, 2026.

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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.*