Comparison

CalcNotes vs Table & Spreadsheet Maker

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

Head to head
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

About

Table & Spreadsheet Maker

Organize lists, manage data, and build custom tables with this flexible spreadsheet-style app. Create checklists, track inventory, manage tasks, and more with customizable columns and powerful sorting and filtering options.

Highlights
  • Customizable tables
  • Checklists and trackers
  • Multiple column types
  • Sorting and filtering
  • Color-coded rows
  • CSV and PDF export
Features
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SimpleTable is a simple and flexible spreadsheet-style table app for organizing lists, managing data, and creating custom tables. Perfect for checklists, inventory management, customer lists, task tracking, budgeting, schedules, and more. Create your own tables with customizable columns that fit your workflow. Supports multiple column types including text, numbers, dates, checkboxes, selections, and calculated columns. Sort, filter, color-code, and pin columns to keep large datasets easy to read and organized. Optimized for both iPhone and iPad, with a clean and fast interface designed for comfortable daily use. Main Features • Create fully customizable tables • Build lists, checklists, trackers, and management sheets • Text, number, date, checkbox, selection, and calculation columns • Color-coded rows for better organization • Pinned columns for easier viewing • Sorting and filtering support • CSV export support • PDF export support • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Simple, powerful, and easy to use. Perfect for anyone looking for a flexible table and list management app.

Screenshots

CalcNotes4 screens
Table & Spreadsheet Maker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Table & Spreadsheet Maker at none against CalcNotes's 2. CalcNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. CalcNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Table & Spreadsheet Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcNotes ships an update weekly, Table & Spreadsheet Maker every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CalcNotes versus Table & Spreadsheet Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcNotesTable & Spreadsheet Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernaoki otsuNaoyuki Rikiji

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CalcNotes

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99
None

Table & Spreadsheet Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcNotes free?
CalcNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Table & Spreadsheet Maker free?
Table & Spreadsheet Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalcNotes or Table & Spreadsheet Maker have ads?
Neither CalcNotes nor Table & Spreadsheet Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcNotes or Table & Spreadsheet Maker?
CalcNotes ships an update weekly, and Table & Spreadsheet Maker every 6 days. Most recently, CalcNotes was updated on September 20, 2026 and Table & Spreadsheet Maker on September 23, 2026.

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