Comparison

NoteList vs FixCalc

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

Head to head
About

NoteList

Features
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NoteList is the simplest way to keep track of your thoughts, ideas, and daily tasks. Whether you need to write a quick memo, create a shopping list, or organize your day, NoteList is designed to help you stay productive without the clutter. Key Features: - Quick Notes: Capture ideas instantly with a clean and user-friendly interface. - To-Do Lists: Create checklists for your tasks, groceries, or travel plans. Mark them as done with a simple tap. - Customizable Themes: Choose between Light and Dark modes to suit your preference. - Fast & Lightweight: Designed to open instantly and run smoothly on any device.

About

FixCalc

Features
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Plan paint, tile, and flooring before a store run. FixCalc turns room measurements, package coverage, waste, and prices into material quantities, package counts, and cost estimates. Use regional units, shopping checkmarks, and text sharing. New: Estimate drywall sheets for room walls using wall dimensions, door and window area, sheet size, and a waste allowance. See an approximate sheet count and cost before shopping. All calculators and full results remain free. Save up to three estimates in one project and edit their existing details for free. Moving an estimate into a second project requires Pro. Introducing FixCalc Pro Lifetime: unlock unlimited projects and saved estimates plus shopping-list PDF export with one purchase, no subscription. Keep using the Apple Watch calculator for free. Project data stays on your device. FixCalc uses aggregate analytics with no cross-app tracking. No account or ads. Restore Purchases is available in the Pro screen. Eligible early adopters keep Pro access.

Screenshots

NoteList4 screens
FixCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NoteList at 15.1 against FixCalc's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
NoteList versus FixCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteListFixCalc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size31 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGentiana EtemiDmitry Alaev

In-app purchases

None

NoteList

No in-app purchases

None

FixCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoteList free?
NoteList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FixCalc free?
FixCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NoteList or FixCalc have ads?
Neither NoteList nor FixCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteList or FixCalc?
NoteList ships an update every 2 weeks, and FixCalc every 2 weeks. Most recently, NoteList was updated on October 11, 2026 and FixCalc on October 19, 2026.

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