Comparison

SumsApp vs CalcDraw

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

Head to head
About

SumsApp

This smart notepad automatically detects numbers within your notes and calculates their totals. Organize notes into folders for combined totals and use advanced search to filter and sum specific entries. It's a calculator and spreadsheet replacement for everyday number tracking.

Highlights
  • Automatic number detection
  • Automatic total calculation
  • Notes organization into folders
  • Combined folder totals
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Freestyle note-taking with numbers
Features
Read full description

SumsApp is a smart notepad that detects numbers in your notes and calculates totals automatically. Use it to quickly jot down: - Quotes and estimates - Shopping or to-do lists - Expenses and daily spending - Anything with numbers, freestyle Put notes into folders to see combined totals—perfect for trip budgets or tracking categories. Advanced search lets you filter and total exactly what you need. No spreadsheets. No calculators. Just type and total.

About

CalcDraw

This free tool lets you write notes and perform calculations simultaneously. Easily capture ideas and share results instantly. Enjoy a smooth and intuitive math workflow.

Highlights
  • Write and solve math problems
  • Take notes alongside calculations
  • Instant sharing of results
  • Intuitive and stress-free workflow
  • Copy results to clipboard
Features
Read full description

Calc Draw is a simple calculator app that lets you take handwritten notes while you calculate. Enter numbers and formulas while freely writing on the same screen. It's perfect for shopping, splitting bills, estimating costs, brainstorming ideas, or any situation where calculations alone aren't enough. Write directly on the canvas using a pen or eraser, then share your notes as an image or PDF whenever you need. You can also copy and share calculations, results, and calculation history, making it easy to save and reuse your work. Features Use the calculator and handwriting canvas at the same time Pen, eraser, move tool, Undo & Redo Save calculation history Copy and share calculations and results Export the canvas as an image or PDF Supports Light Mode and Dark Mode Available in multiple languages Calc Draw is designed for people who want to keep calculations and handwritten notes together in one place, without switching between multiple apps.

Screenshots

SumsApp4 screens
CalcDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalcDraw at none against SumsApp's 3. CalcDraw also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). SumsApp's advantage is ratings volume (169 vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. SumsApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CalcDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CalcDraw holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SumsApp has 169 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SumsApp ships an update every 9 days, CalcDraw every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SumsApp versus CalcDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSumsAppCalcDraw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (169 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings169 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsuyoshi Niwadai kawaguchi

Customer experience

SumsApp

All ratings169 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative34.2%

CalcDraw

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SumsApp

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Data is deleted/lost
  • App crashes after recent update
  • Pop-up prompts for Pro version appear constantly
  • Restore purchase does not work
  • Information entered disappears
Show 8 more
  • Calculations are incorrect
  • App no longer saves data
  • Paid features are inaccessible without subscription
  • App was renamed and requires repurchase
  • Unable to delete folders without premium subscription
  • Pop-up ads flood the screen
  • When selecting 'numbers only' to remove, everything is deleted
  • Data reverts or disappears after updates

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add '+' and '÷' symbols to number bar
  • Option to sync Mac version
  • Ability to group files for 'Totals' figure
  • Button to add date stamp
  • Option to automatically display date in notes
Show 8 more
  • Add a 'recently deleted' tab
  • Option to only sum numbers preceded by a symbol
  • Implement a checkbox for reflecting/not reflecting in total for budget adjustments
  • Ability to delete multiple items simultaneously without data loss
  • Option to make the app available on Android
  • Add a half-width space and '+' to the number input field
  • Ability to exclude specific text from sums
  • Option to add a tax calculation feature (e.g., calculate tax-exclusive amounts)

CalcDraw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SumsApp

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Every 6 Months$4.496 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$7.991 Year
None

CalcDraw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SumsApp free?
SumsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalcDraw free?
CalcDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SumsApp or CalcDraw?
CalcDraw is rated higher. SumsApp averages 4.6 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while CalcDraw averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do SumsApp or CalcDraw have ads?
Neither SumsApp nor CalcDraw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SumsApp or CalcDraw?
SumsApp ships an update every 9 days, and CalcDraw every 5 weeks. Most recently, SumsApp was updated on October 6, 2026 and CalcDraw on October 1, 2026.

Other comparisons