Comparison

Calx vs Notebook Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Calx

This calculator app utilizes Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) for efficient calculations by manipulating numbers on a stack. It offers a guided tutorial, gestural interaction, multiple keypads with various functions, and customization options for fonts and colors.

Highlights
  • Reverse Polish Notation (RPN)
  • Gestural interaction
  • Multiple keypads (basic, scientific, statistical)
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Guided tutorial
Features
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CALX is an RPN calculator — a calculator designed to work with a list of numbers. This means that instead of just typing an equation into your calculator, you push numbers onto a stack, and then apply operations to the lowermost numbers in the stack. It's bizarre, but it makes sense once it clicks. If this all sounds confusing, don't worry! CALX comes with a guided tutorial which will get you up to speed in three minutes. Features: • Gestural interaction: Manipulate your data with simple, intuitive gestures. • Multiple keypads: CALX features an array of basic, scientific, and statistical functions. • Customization: Select from different fonts and colours to find a combination that works for you.

About

Notebook Calculator

This app functions as a powerful calculator with a notebook interface, allowing users to write, edit, save, and graph complex calculations. It supports a wide range of mathematical and statistical functions, including scientific and complex number calculations, with features like copy, cut, and paste for easy editing.

Highlights
  • Notebook interface for calculations
  • Edit, save, and graph history
  • Scientific and graphic calculator functions
  • Complex number calculations
  • Extensive mathematical functions
  • Statistical functions
  • File management for calculations
Features
Currently charting
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DOING LONG CALCULATIONS IN NOTEBOOK ! GO BACK & CHANGE ERRORS EASILY ! JUST LIKE TYPE IN A TEXT FIELD ! COPY + CUT + PASTE EDIT & SAVE CALCULATION HISTORY ! SCIENTIFIC & GRAPHIC CALCULATOR ! • It Supports the File Management ! - Create a file - Save - Open - Delete • Mathematical Functions: SIN(X) : sine of x COS(X) : cosine of x TAN(X) : tangent of x COT(X) : cotangent of x ASIN(X) : arcsine of x ACOS(X) : arccosine of x ATAN(X) : arctangent of x SINH(X) : hyperbolic sine COSH(X) : hyperbolic cosine TANH(X) : hyperbolic tangent ASINH(X) : inverse hyperbolic sine ACOSH(X) : inverse hyperbolic cosine ATANH(X) : inverse hyperbolic tangent SQRT(X) : square root of x ABS(X) : absolute value of x FCT(X) : x factorial LOG(X,Y) : logarithm of y to base x LN(X) : natural logarithm of x LOG(X) : base-10 logarithm of x LOG10(X) : base-10 logarithm of x LOG2(X) : base-2 logarithm of x EXP(X) : base-e exponential of x ERF(X) : the error function of x ERFC(X) : the complementary error function of x ROUND(X) : integral nearest to x CEIL(X) : the smallest integral that is not less than x FLOOR(X) : the largest integral that is not greater than x TGAMMA(X) : the gamma function of x LGAMMA(X) : the natural logarithm of the absolute value of the gamma function of x X^Y : y-th power of x • Statistical functions: SUM(a1,a2,a3,a4) : a1+a2+a3+a4 AVERAGE(a1,a2,a3,a4) : (a1+a2+a3+a4)÷4 VARIANCE(a1,a2,a3,a4) : variance SD(...) : standard deviation SUMSQ(...) : sum of squares AD(...) : absolute deviation CV(...) : coefficient of variation SVARIANCE(...) : sample variance SSD(...) : sample standard deviation SCV(...) : sample coefficient of variance • Help Manual: “//” means a line comment or annotation. A=2 B=3 C=A+B Click “Run”, the screen shows: C=5 If the line C=A+B is annotated , A=2 B=3 //C=A+B Click “Run”, the screen shows: B=3 - Variable Naming Rules: Start with letters, and not involving keywords. A, A1, B25, HAT (right) PRINT1, COS (wrong) - The Usage of PRINT: A=10+5 B=10/5 PRITN A,B Click “Run”, the screen shows: A=15 B=2 Default variable name is RESULT , e.g. 16+5*6 Click “Run”, the screen shows: RESULT=46 - Combination & Arrangement: C(n,k) = n!/(k!(n-k)!) A(n,k) = n!/(n-k)! - Complex Number When there is “i” or “∠” on the screen, it automatically enters Complex Number Calculation Mode. e.g. X=3+4i or X=5∠53.1° 9 functions are available for the Mode. SIN(X), COS(X), TAN(X) COT(X), SINH(X), COSH(X) SQRT(X), ABS(X), CONJUGATE(X) - Integral INTEGRAL X²,2,4 Default precision is 300 times of calculations. It can be more accurate, e.g. 500 times. INTEGRAL X²,2,4,500 - Graphics PLOT SIN(X) PLOT X² Default length = 10, width = 10. Specify the lenght = 20, width = 5. Then we have, PLOT X²,20,5 Default dense is 150 points. It also can be customized, e.g. 200 points. PLOT X²,20,5,200

Screenshots

Calx3 screens
Notebook Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Notebook Calculator at #191 against Calx's unranked. Calx's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Calx costs $0.99 and Notebook Calculator $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calx ships an update every 24 months, Notebook Calculator every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Calx versus Notebook Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalxNotebook Calculator
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 months — betterEvery 40 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperDaniel Clelland俊 姜

Customer experience

Calx

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Notebook Calculator

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Calx

No in-app purchases

None

Notebook Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calx free?
Calx costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notebook Calculator free?
Notebook Calculator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calx or Notebook Calculator have ads?
Neither Calx nor Notebook Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calx or Notebook Calculator?
Calx ships an update every 24 months, and Notebook Calculator every 40 months. Most recently, Calx was updated on August 12, 2026 and Notebook Calculator on September 4, 2026.

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