# Note Calculator vs PhotoWidget+

The clearest difference is rating: Note Calculator at 5.0 against PhotoWidget+'s 3.4. Note Calculator also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 48%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). PhotoWidget+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (79 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Note Calculator costs $0.99 and PhotoWidget+ $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Note Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoWidget+ has 79 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Note Calculator's written reviews are positive against 48% of PhotoWidget+'s.

Note Calculator ships an update fortnightly, PhotoWidget+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Calculator | PhotoWidget+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-calculator-text-editor/id779230763/reviews)** | [3.4 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photowidget-plus/id915338375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **79** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [woojooin](https://appshunter.io/developer/529798258) | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-calculator-text-editor/id779230763)

This app allows you to perform calculations by writing equations in a text format, similar to a notebook. It supports variables, grouping, and saves your work as text files for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Text-based calculation input, Supports variables and grouping, Saves calculations as text files, Easy sharing with other apps, Improved percentage calculations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PhotoWidget+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photowidget-plus/id915338375)

Display your cherished photos directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Choose from multiple display methods and import photos easily. Includes a photo viewer and camera functionality within the app.

**Highlights:** Add photos to widgets, Three photo display methods, Import photos into the app, Photo viewer with GIF support, In-app photo shooting, Sort and save photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Calculator free?

Note Calculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PhotoWidget+ free?

PhotoWidget+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note Calculator or PhotoWidget+?

Note Calculator is rated higher. Note Calculator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PhotoWidget+ averages 3.4 from 79 ratings.

### Do Note Calculator or PhotoWidget+ have ads?

Neither Note Calculator nor PhotoWidget+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Calculator or PhotoWidget+?

Note Calculator ships an update fortnightly, and PhotoWidget+ every 2 months. Most recently, Note Calculator was updated on October 4, 2026 and PhotoWidget+ on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*