# NotePad vs Block Calculator Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Calculator Plus at 100% against NotePad's 0%. Block Calculator Plus also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.9 vs 1.0). NotePad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Block Calculator Plus is free to download; NotePad costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Block Calculator Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Calculator Plus has 845 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NotePad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Block Calculator Plus's.

NotePad ships an update every 3 months, Block Calculator Plus every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePad | Block Calculator Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-pro/id910088438/reviews) | **[4.9 (845 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-calculator-plus/id1494396680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **845** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 51 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jessica Tunnicliffe](https://appshunter.io/developer/573370798) | [Calc Hub, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494386814) |

## What reviewers say

### NotePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-pro/id910088438)

Organize your thoughts and tasks with a versatile note-taking app. Create typed or handwritten notes, manage them within categories, and share them via email, SMS, or PDF.  Includes options for reminders and visual customization.

**Highlights:** Typed and handwritten notes, Category management, Photo integration, Print and email notes, Set reminders, Customizable fonts and colors, Handwritten drawing tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Block Calculator Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-calculator-plus/id1494396680)

This app provides nine specialized calculators to accurately estimate masonry materials for various construction projects. It helps calculate blocks, bricks, mortar, concrete, and gravel needed for walls and other structures, supporting multiple units of measurement.

**Highlights:** 9 concrete block estimation calculators, Estimate blocks, bricks, mortar, and fill, Supports US customary and metric units, Calculate for walls, concrete, and gravel, Area and volume calculation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotePad free?

NotePad costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Calculator Plus free?

Block Calculator Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NotePad or Block Calculator Plus?

Block Calculator Plus is rated higher. NotePad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Block Calculator Plus averages 4.9 from 845 ratings.

### Do NotePad or Block Calculator Plus have ads?

Block Calculator Plus shows ads; NotePad does not.

### Which is updated more often, NotePad or Block Calculator Plus?

NotePad ships an update every 3 months, and Block Calculator Plus every 2 months. Most recently, NotePad was updated on October 13, 2026 and Block Calculator Plus on October 13, 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.*