Comparison

Simple Calculator vs CalcMemo

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

Head to head
About

Simple Calculator

Features
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A calculator designed for everyday use — simple, fast, and reliable. No distractions. Just the calculations you need. Practical Calculator focuses on what really matters in daily situations like shopping. By eliminating unnecessary features, it ensures a smooth and error-free experience every time you use it. Key Features - Minimal and focused Only essential functions are included. No clutter, no confusion. - No accidental mode switching It will never turn into a scientific calculator or change behavior unexpectedly. You always get the same, predictable experience. - Built-in calculation history Displays the last 5 calculations (expressions and results). No need for memory buttons or extra steps to keep track of results. - Intuitive interface Clean and easy to use for anyone, right away. Perfect for - Quick calculations while shopping - Users who want simplicity over complexity - Anyone tired of overcomplicated calculator apps

About

CalcMemo

Features
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A new style calculator that saves results to your notes. ■ Calculations & Memos in One Note Results auto-save to your note. Add memos between calculations to keep track of your thought process. Never forget what a calculation was for. ■ Text Styling 5 styles — title, heading, subheading, body, and bold — to create clear, well-organized notes. ■ Organize Like Apple Notes Folders, pinning, date grouping, reordering, and moving notes between folders. ■ Built-in Financial Tools ・Loan calculator (with residual value) ・Compound interest ・Profit margin & discount ・Bill splitting (with rounding) ・Tax calculator (8%/10%) ・Date calculator ・Unit conversion (length, weight, temperature) Save results to your note with one tap. ■ Select & Copy Select multiple entries and copy them all to the clipboard at once. Easy paste into other apps. ■ Optimized for iPad 3-column layout with folders, notes, and calculator all on one screen. ■ Privacy First All data stored on device only. No ads, no account, no internet required. Fully offline. ■ Backup & Restore Export/import via JSON for easy device migration.

Screenshots

Simple Calculator4 screens
CalcMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalcMemo at none against Simple Calculator's 2. CalcMemo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Simple Calculator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CalcMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Calculator ships an update every 3 weeks, CalcMemo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Simple Calculator versus CalcMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple CalculatorCalcMemo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao IchimuraTomoyuki Fukuzawa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Calculator

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Remove Ads + Support$2.99
None

CalcMemo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Calculator free?
Simple Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcMemo free?
CalcMemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Calculator or CalcMemo have ads?
Simple Calculator shows ads; CalcMemo does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Calculator or CalcMemo?
Simple Calculator ships an update every 3 weeks, and CalcMemo weekly. Most recently, Simple Calculator was updated on September 20, 2026 and CalcMemo on September 10, 2026.

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