SumNote vs Mathpad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SumNote
This app simplifies expense tracking by automatically calculating totals as you type, eliminating the need for spreadsheets. It's ideal for managing budgets, projects, or any list with associated costs, offering a distraction-free experience.
- Built-in calculator for automatic totaling
- Familiar note-taking interface
- Ideal for budgets and project costs
- Distraction-free design
- Lightweight and easy to use
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SumNote makes it easy to keep track of life’s running costs, without wrangling spreadsheets or switching between apps. Christmas shopping? Kitchen makeover? Holiday planning? If it has a price tag, drop it into a SumNote and watch the total update as you type. Why you’ll love SumNote: • Feels just like your regular notes app, because it basically is • Built-in calculator does the adding for you • Great for budgets, projects, lists, and anything with a cost • Free, lightweight, and pleasantly distraction-free From festive spending to everyday “how did that add up so fast?” moments, SumNote keeps everything clear, calm, and neatly summed.
Mathpad
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Mathpad is a notebook that calculates as you write. Type "rent = 1800" on one line, "rent x 12" on the next — the answer appears right beside your words, updating live as you edit. No equals button, no app-switching between calculator and notes. WRITE MATH LIKE YOU THINK • Variables: coffee = 6, lunch = 18, then coffee + lunch • Percentages: 80 x 20%, price - 15% • Running totals: sum, average for any block of lines CONVERT ANYTHING INLINE • Units: 5 miles to km, 72 f to c, 500 sqft to sqm • Currency: 100 usd to eur with live exchange rates • Dates: today + 90 days, deadline = today + 3 weeks PLAN REAL LIFE • Ready-made templates: monthly budget, trip planning, job offer comparison, hourly rate and more MADE TO STAY • iCloud sync across your devices • Create up to 5 notes free, then unlock unlimited for a one-time purchase • No subscription, no ads, no tracking
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SumNote at none against Mathpad's 1. SumNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Mathpad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SumNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SumNote | Mathpad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Max Brooks | 文杰 饶 |
In-app purchases
SumNote
No in-app purchases
Mathpad
- Mathpad Pro$2.99
