Comparison

SolverPad vs Cool Notepad

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

Head to head
About

SolverPad

Features
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SolverPad β€” Smart Notes with Live Calculations SolverPad makes everyday and technical calculations fast, clear, and natural. It’s a smart notepad with a built-in calculator, designed for people who think with numbers. Write notes the way you normally do β€” SolverPad instantly calculates results right inside your text. No switching apps. No copying numbers. Just notes that calculate themselves. --> Write Notes. See Results Instantly. Type regular notes like: Rent = 1200 Utilities = 150 Groceries = 400 Total = Rent + Utilities + Groceries SolverPad instantly shows the total next to your notes β€” clean, readable, and always up to date. Change any value, and every related calculation updates automatically. Your notes stay accurate without redoing anything. --> Variables That Update Everywhere Define values once and reuse them across your notes: hourly_rate = 25 hours = 40 weekly_pay = hourly_rate * hours Update a single number, and SolverPad recalculates everything that depends on it β€” instantly. Perfect for: * Budgets & expenses * Project estimates * Study notes & formulas * Freelance & hourly work tracking --> Smart Math That Feels Natural SolverPad supports: * Percentages (e.g. 20% of 500, 1000 minus 15%) * Multi-line calculations with clear step-by-step results * Unit conversions (distance, weight, time, temperature) * Clean formatting that looks like notes, not spreadsheets Your calculations appear exactly where they matter β€” subtle, readable, and distraction-free. --> Why SolverPad Is Different Most note apps treat numbers as plain text. Calculator apps force you to jump back and forth. SolverPad combines both β€” so numbers and ideas live together. No broken workflows. No lost momentum. Just smooth thinking. --> Key Features * Live calculations as you type * Automatic updates when values change * Variable support for reusable values * Percentages and unit conversions * Multi-line calculations with clear results * Clean, minimal, distraction-free design * Works offline --> Perfect For * Students & teachers * Developers & engineers * Budgeting & expense tracking * Project planning & estimates * Quick math and daily calculations Whether you’re planning finances, solving problems, or exploring ideas β€” SolverPad makes numbers and notes work together beautifully. --> Premium Upgrade Upgrade to SolverPad Premium to enjoy a completely ad-free experience and support ongoing development.

About

Cool Notepad

Features
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Cool Notepad is a calm, paper-inspired workspace for thinking, writing, and getting things done on iPhone and iPad. Capture quick ideas or build structured knowledge with a rich editor that stays out of your way. WRITE YOUR WAY β€’ Create rich notes with headings, lists, checklists, quotes, code, links, callouts, and collapsible sections. β€’ Use wiki links and backlinks to connect related ideas. β€’ Find anything with notebook search, tags, favorites, filters, and flexible list or grid views. STAY ORGANIZED β€’ Group notes into notebooks and keep different areas of work separated with Spaces. β€’ Plan projects with Kanban boards and task-focused views. β€’ Reuse note templates, review saved links, and revisit work through a timeline. MADE FOR iPHONE & iPAD β€’ Move naturally between Spaces, notebooks, note lists, and a distraction-light editor designed for touch. β€’ Use Scratchpad for freehand notes and Apple Pencil on iPad. β€’ Protect the app with Face ID or Touch ID and automatic locking on supported devices. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE Cool Notepad is local-first. Core notes and notebooks work without creating an account. Export to Markdown or plain text anytime. COOL NOTEPAD PRO An optional auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription unlocks advanced features such as version history, attachments, PDF, HTML and bulk export, recurring Kanban tasks, custom templates, multiple Spaces, and biometric lock. Whiteboards are created and edited on Mac; iPhone and iPad provide Scratchpad for drawing. Availability may vary by platform and configuration. Your notes remain yours. If Pro ends, existing data is not deleted. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/coolnotepad-privacy-policy/ No ads.

Screenshots

SolverPad4 screens
Cool Notepad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cool Notepad at none against SolverPad's shown. SolverPad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SolverPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cool Notepad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SolverPad versus Cool Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolverPadCool Notepad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperASAPP STUDIOMd. Saiful Islam Saif

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SolverPad

One-time1
  • Premium Version$0.99
2 purchases

Cool Notepad

Subscriptions2
  • Cool Notepad Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Cool Notepad Pro Yearly$95.991 Year

Questions

Is SolverPad free?
SolverPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cool Notepad free?
Cool Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SolverPad or Cool Notepad have ads?
SolverPad shows ads; Cool Notepad does not.

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