Comparison

PhomulaCalc vs *CalcMemo

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

Head to head
About

PhomulaCalc

Features
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PhomularCalc – All-in-One: Calculator, Unit Converter, and Notes PhomularCalc is an app that combines a scientific calculator, unit converter, and note-taking tool, designed for students, professionals, and anyone seeking efficiency. With its modern interface and seamless navigation, PhomularCalc simplifies your tasks and enhances productivity. Experience accurate calculations, quick conversions, and convenient note-saving – all in one place. With smooth animations and customizable themes, PhomularCalc offers a balance of simplicity and professionalism. Try it today and elevate your everyday efficiency! Feature list: Scientific Calculator: From basic calculations to advanced mathematical functions, PhomularCalc delivers precision and versatility. Effortlessly switch between result formats such as integers, decimals, repeating decimals, fractions, and even spelled-out numbers. The calculator supports real-time expression input and displays results as you type, ensuring a seamless and interactive experience. Additionally, helpful syntax error guide you through correcting your expressions. Unit Converter: Convert between 148 units across 13 categories (length, weight, time, speed, etc.) with unmatched accuracy and speed. Its intuitive interface ensures quick and seamless conversions for all your needs. Notes: Take notes effortlessly by drawing or inserting text. PhomularCalc offers a wide range of pen tools, colors, and text formats, with drag-and-drop, scrolling, and editing capabilities. All notes are securely stored on your device. Interface: Featuring a sleek design, PhomularCalc supports flexible theme switching between light, dark, and default modes. With its user-friendly layout, navigating the app is simple and enjoyable.

About

*CalcMemo

Features
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A calculator that remembers what your numbers were for. "Wait, what was this $385 for?" A normal calculator only keeps the answer. CalcMemo puts every calculation into a note, and lets you add a line of text in between. Quotes, budgets, splitting the bill, trip costs: come back later and you can still see what you calculated and why. ■ Made for • Quotes: unit price × quantity, with item names • Budgets: monthly bills in one folder, with a total • Splitting the bill: head count and rounding, all on record • Loans: compare monthly payments and total interest • Due dates: a monthly reminder on the 25th to pay rent ■ Calculator and notes on one screen Notes on top, calculator below. Every "=" adds the expression and answer to the note. Add headings and memos anywhere to keep it readable. Ans button recalls the last answer. ■ Scientific functions and statistics The f(x) tab adds trig, logs, powers, factorial, parentheses and memory (M+ M− MR MC). Select calculations in a note to see their sum, mean, max, min and standard deviation. ■ Money math built in • Loans (including balloon payments) • Loan prepayment simulator (Pro) • Savings plan (Pro) • Compound interest • Profit margin and discounts • Bill splitting with rounding • Sales tax • Date and day counting • Unit conversion (length, weight, temperature, area, volume, speed, fuel economy, time) Save any result to your note in one tap. ■ Reminders and widgets • Note reminders (Pro): once, daily, weekly or monthly. Tap the notification to open the note • Daily reminder: a nudge at the same time every day • Home Screen widgets (Pro): pinned notes, a folder, or one note's answer ■ Organized like a notes app Folders, pinning, grouping by date, reordering, moving between folders, and search across all notes. ■ iPad three-column layout Folders, notes and calculator on one screen, with a calculator you can float anywhere. ■ CalcMemo Pro (one-time purchase) Buy once, keep it forever. No subscription. • Unlimited folders and notes (free: 3 folders, 30 notes) • Lock folders with Face ID • Export notes as PDF or CSV • Savings and prepayment planners with charts • Home Screen widgets • Note reminders ■ Built to be trusted No ads, no account. Your notes stay on your device and are never uploaded. Back up and move to a new phone with JSON export. Available in 16 languages.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

PhomulaCalc and *CalcMemo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PhomulaCalc versus *CalcMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhomulaCalc*CalcMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuu Tai NguyenTomoyuki Fukuzawa

In-app purchases

None

PhomulaCalc

No in-app purchases

None

*CalcMemo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhomulaCalc free?
PhomulaCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is *CalcMemo free?
*CalcMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhomulaCalc or *CalcMemo have ads?
Neither PhomulaCalc nor *CalcMemo shows ads.

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