Comparison

Jotsum vs Washipad

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

Head to head
About

Jotsum

Features
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Jotsum is a calculator you write in plain words. Type your math and notes on the left; the answers appear on the right, live, as you type — no equals key, no buttons, no fuss. It’s the everyday calculations you actually do: splitting a bill, converting currencies at today’s rate, working out a percentage off, adding up a trip budget, or checking how many days until a deadline. Name your values and reuse them down the page, and Jotsum keeps the whole sheet in sync. SYNCS WITH YOUR MAC Your calculations sync over iCloud, so the sheet you start on your Mac is on your iPhone — and the other way around. No account, no sign-in; it uses your own iCloud. WHAT IT DOES • Plain-language math with variables — name a number, reuse it anywhere • Live currency conversion (160+ currencies + Bitcoin/Ethereum, no API key, no login) • Units — length, mass, time, volume, data, temperature, area, speed • Percentages done the human way — “20% off 80”, “12 is what % of 60” • Dates & durations — “3 days + 5 hours”, “days until christmas”, time zones • Scientific functions — sqrt, sin/cos/tan, logs, exp, powers, plus pi, e, tau • Finance — compound interest and mortgage payments • Multiple notes, organised in a tidy list PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your devices and your own iCloud. No account, no analytics, no tracking. Currency rates are the only network request, and the app works offline too. Light and dark, with a warm editorial look that’s easy on the eyes all day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Washipad

This app provides a digital wall for your thoughts, offering a tactile, paper-like space on your home screen. Quickly capture reminders, photos, and to-do lists with fast dictation and instant access.

Highlights
  • Digital sticky wall for thoughts
  • Fast on-device speech transcription
  • Home screen widgets for notes
  • Photo notes with visual previews
  • Private and on-device storage
  • Instant app opening
Features
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Washipad is your digital wall for thoughts that stick. Whether you're dictating a quick reminder, snapping a photo of a receipt, or organizing your thoughts, Washipad gives you a tactile, paper-like space right on your home screen. KEY FEATURES: • STICKY WALL: A visual, clutter-free board for all your quick thoughts, reminders, and checklists. • FAST DICTATION: Turn what you say into crisp notes instantly with on-device speech transcription. • HOME SCREEN WIDGETS: Keep your freshest notes and todo reminders always in sight. • PHOTO NOTES: Snap photos straight into notes with instant visual previews. • PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE: Your notes stay on your device, private by default. • LIGHTNING FAST: Opens instantly so you never lose an idea. • WASHIPAD CLOUD (optional subscription): your notes on any computer at app.washipad.com, synced across your devices and backed up to your Washi account. iCloud sync stays free. Perfect for daily reminders, quick thoughts, meeting notes, shopping lists, and visual inspiration. SUBSCRIPTION Washipad Cloud is an optional auto-renewable subscription: US$0.49/month or US$4.99/year (or the equivalent in your local currency, shown before you buy). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account subscription settings. All other Washipad features, including iCloud sync, are free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://washipad.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://washipad.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Jotsum4 screens
Washipad4 screens

Verdict

The call

Jotsum and Washipad are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Jotsum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Washipad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jotsum ships an update every 5 days, Washipad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Jotsum versus Washipad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotsumWashipad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHrvoje MatosicSoriStory

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Jotsum

Subscriptions1
  • Jotsum Pro14 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Jotsum Pro$29.00
2 purchases

Washipad

Subscriptions2
  • Washipad Cloud (Monthly)$0.491 Month
  • Washipad Cloud (Yearly)$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Jotsum free?
Jotsum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Washipad free?
Washipad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jotsum or Washipad have ads?
Neither Jotsum nor Washipad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jotsum or Washipad?
Jotsum ships an update every 5 days, and Washipad every 3 days. Most recently, Jotsum was updated on October 17, 2026 and Washipad on October 24, 2026.

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