Urgent Notes vs MA Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Urgent Notes
Display important notes directly on your lock screen without unlocking your device. Synchronize notes across multiple devices and access them via a Notification Center widget. Ensure background app refresh is enabled for optimal performance.
- Lock screen notes display
- No unlock required
- iCloud synchronization
- Notification Center widget
- Background App Refresh required
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Like a Post-It® on your lock screen: never again forget anything important! (BE PATIENT: initially it takes a while for the notes to show up, this improves the more often you use the app AND you have to be online due to technical restrictions) You always wanted to see your important notes immediately when looking at your iPhone? Then "Urgent Notes" is the app you waited for! No need to unlock or even switch into an app. Synchronises between several devices via iCloud. A Widget in Notification Center is also available. Important: The "Background App Refresh" (Settings -> General -> Background App Refresh) has to be turned on for the "Urgent Notes" app. (This will not drain the battery as no online activity will take place.)
MA Calculator
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Tired of complicated calculators? MA Calculator is here to simplify your math. Our intuitive interface makes even complex calculations easy. Experience the perfect blend of simplicity and efficiency: · Clean and intuitive design: Focus on your calculations, not the clutter. · Fast and accurate results: Our efficient engine delivers quick, reliable answers. · Essential functions: All the basic functions you need, without the unnecessary extras. · Completely free: No ads, no popups, all free forever. Download MA Calculator today and experience the difference. Simple, efficient, solved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MA Calculator at every 2 days against Urgent Notes's every 15 months. Urgent Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Urgent Notes ships an update every 15 months, MA Calculator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Urgent Notes | MA Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (62 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lightbeam Software | Carlos Alfredo Madrigal Ortiz |
In-app purchases
Urgent Notes
No in-app purchases
MA Calculator
No in-app purchases
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