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ToolGPAOctober 2026

Soulver

The Insider’s Guide

Notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column

Soulver, as pictured on soulver.app

Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from Soulver’s own pages.

Made by Acqualia Software · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com

2.4GPA

Contents

  1. 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
  2. 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
  3. 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
  4. 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
  5. 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
  6. 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
  7. 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

ToolGPA put this guide together from Soulver’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Soulver’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.

Part 01 · Overview

Welcome

What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first

2.4

GPA, above 18 of the 94 other desktop utilities we grade

Soulver is a notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone from Acqualia Software. You write a problem line by line in words and numbers, and the answer to each line appears in a column beside it. It recognizes currencies, units, dates, percentages and variables, and is sold as a one-time purchase with a 60-day trial instead of a subscription.

To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Soulver, taken from its own pages and our grades.

You write a sum the way you'd jot it on paper and the answer appears alongside as you type, with no account needed for the trial.
From our grade for ease of use
  1. 1

    Best for working out sums in words on a Mac or iPhone

    Soulver is a notepad for sums on Mac, iPad and iPhone: write a problem line by line and each answer shows in a column beside it.

  2. 2

    What it costs

    Paid plans start at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone.

  3. 3

    You can try it first

    60-day free trial with no account and no automatic charge; sheets become read-only afterwards

  4. 4

    It runs on 2 platforms

    macOS and iOS.

  5. 5

    Answer column

    A sheet works like a notepad: write words and numbers on a line and the answer appears alongside it as you type, with a floating total for the whole sheet at the bottom.

  6. 6

    Line references, variables and subtotals

    An answer can be referenced on later lines and updates when earlier lines change. Multi-word variables, subtotals and totals of every line carrying a tag are supported.

  7. 7

    Currencies, units and dates

    Recognizes 190 currencies, more than 200 units, percentages, calendar and clock-time math and time zones, with functions for sales tax, loans, interest and inflation.

  8. 8

    A 2.4 GPA, above 18 of 94

    That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.

  9. 9

    Your call

    It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.

Soulver at a glance

Pricing
Free trial, from $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone
Free plan
No
Free trial
60-day free trial with no account and no automatic charge; sheets become read-only afterwards
Runs on
macOS, iOS
Made by
Acqualia Software, since 2005
Category
Desktop Utilities
Our grade
2.4 GPA, fair
Store rating
4.9 on the App Store, 431 ratings

The report card

Best for working out sums in words on a Mac or iPhone

Soulver is a notepad for sums on Mac, iPad and iPhone: write a problem line by line and each answer shows in a column beside it. It's $59 once after a 60-day trial, with no free plan, so sheets go read-only when the trial ends. Live stocks and Wolfram|Alpha cost $26 a year more, major versions are paid upgrades, and there's nothing for Windows, Android or the web.

ToolGPA report cardSoulverGraded Oct 10, 2026
SubjectGradeComment
Value for moneyB$59 once covers Mac, iPad and iPhone, with no subscription, which is under two years of the $2.99 a month utilities here charge in the middle. Dear for a calculator, but major versions have averaged seven years apart. iPhone only is $15, and live stocks are a separate $26 a year.
Free plan and trialCNo free plan. You do get a 60-day trial with no account and no automatic charge. Afterwards your sheets can still be viewed and exported, but making or editing them needs a purchase.
FeaturesCTyped sums are its one job: 190 currencies, 200-plus units, percentages, dates, time zones, functions for sales tax, loans and interest, and lines that refer back to earlier answers. Live stocks and Wolfram|Alpha queries sit behind the $26 a year add-on.
Ease of useB4.9 from 431 App Store ratings, short of the 1,000 an A needs. You write a sum the way you'd jot it on paper and the answer appears alongside as you type, with no account needed for the trial.
Platforms and integrationsCMac, iPad and iPhone, with a Shortcuts action, an Alfred workflow, URL schemes and a free command-line tool. One family of devices, though: the site lists no Windows, Android or web version, and it needs macOS 14 or iOS 17 or later.
Grade point averageFair, out of 4.02.4

An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.

Who Soulver is for

  • Fits if you work through multi-step sums and want notes beside the numbers
  • Works for people with a Mac, iPad and iPhone who want one $59 purchase for all three

Who it is not for

  • Skip it if you use Windows or Android, or devices older than macOS 14 and iOS 17
  • Not for you if you want a free calculator for good, since sheets go read-only after the 60-day trial
  • Pricey if you want live prices for 150k+ stocks, because that's another $26 a year on top
  • Pricey if you only need a calculator: $59 once, or $15 for the iPhone alone
  • Watch out: major versions are paid upgrades, though the vendor says they've averaged seven years apart

Good to know

Good for

  • Working through multi-step sums with notes beside the numbers
  • People with a Mac, iPad and iPhone who want one purchase for all three
  • Trip budgets, quotes and split expenses that mix dates, currencies and totals

Worth knowing

  • Apple platforms only: it requires macOS 14, iPadOS 17 or iOS 17 or later, and the site lists no Windows, Android or web version.
  • There is no free plan. After the 60-day trial, sheets can still be viewed and exported, but creating and editing them requires a purchase.
  • Access to 150k+ stocks, Wolfram|Alpha queries and advanced weather data costs a separate $26 a year on the App Store.
  • Major versions are paid upgrades, which the vendor says have averaged seven years apart; Soulver 3 owners get Soulver 4 at half price.

Part 02 · Pricing

What it costs

Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved

$15 one-time

To start

Soulver is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone.

Dear for a calculator, but major versions have averaged seven years apart.
From our grade for value for money

  • Soulver (iPhone only)

    $15

    one-time purchase

    The iPhone version on its own, for buyers who do not need the Mac or iPad apps.

  • Soulver (Mac, iPad and iPhone)

    $59

    one-time purchase on the App Store

    One purchase covers all three platforms, with 190 currencies and 8 tech stocks included. The vendor gives free updates between major releases.

  • Data services subscription

    $26

    per year, optional add-on

    Knowledge Assistant, Live Stocks & Advanced Weather: 150k+ stock tickers, inline Wolfram|Alpha queries and advanced weather data.

  • Setapp

    $15

    per month, through a Setapp membership

    Soulver as one of about 260 apps in the Setapp catalog. The data services subscription is complimentary for Setapp users.

Trying it first

60-day free trial with no account and no automatic charge; sheets become read-only afterwards

Read from documentation.soulver.app on Oct 9, 2026.

Ways to pay less

  • Other savings

    Half-price upgrade from Soulver 3

    Buyers of Soulver 3 on the App Store get Soulver 4 for $29 instead of $59, and a registered direct-download copy of Soulver 3 on the same Mac unlocks the same 50% discount.

    Stated on documentation.soulver.app

What the app costs elsewhere

Each country’s App Store price for “Soulver 3 for Mac”, against $39.00 in the United States, in dollars at the day’s rate. The four cheapest and the four dearest of 11.

CountryPrice thereIn dollarsAgainst the US
Canada$49.00$34.4412% less
Philippines₱ 2,490.00$39.64about the same
Turkey₺1.999,99$40.67about the same
Australia$59.00$41.196% more
South AfricaR799.99$48.3924% more
BrazilR$ 249,90$49.9328% more
Germany45,00 €$50.4329% more
United Kingdom£39.00$51.5632% more

Part 03 · Features

What it does

Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it

2

Places it runs: macOS and iOS

Notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, natural-language input, calculator.

Mac, iPad and iPhone, with a Shortcuts action, an Alfred workflow, URL schemes and a free command-line tool.
From our grade for platforms and integrations
Answer column
A sheet works like a notepad: write words and numbers on a line and the answer appears alongside it as you type, with a floating total for the whole sheet at the bottom.
Line references, variables and subtotals
An answer can be referenced on later lines and updates when earlier lines change. Multi-word variables, subtotals and totals of every line carrying a tag are supported.
Currencies, units and dates
Recognizes 190 currencies, more than 200 units, percentages, calendar and clock-time math and time zones, with functions for sales tax, loans, interest and inflation.
Live data
Pulls live and historical currency and stock prices and weather into a sheet. Access to 150k+ stocks and inline Wolfram|Alpha queries needs the optional data services subscription.
iCloud sync and export
Sheets sync through iCloud across Mac, iPad and iPhone with automatic backups. They are plain text and can be exported to PDF, printed or sent as a styled HTML email.
Automation and command line
A Shortcuts action, URL schemes, macOS Services and an Alfred workflow connect Soulver to other tools. A free standalone command-line tool can create and edit sheets.

Where it runs

  • macOS
  • iOS

What it works with

  • Alfred
  • Wolfram|Alpha
  • Apple Shortcuts
  • iCloud

Soulver is made by Acqualia Software, and has been around since 2005.

Part 04 · Standing

Where it stands

Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own

18/94

Other desktop utilities it is graded above

Soulver's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 18 of the 94 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 17.

It stands best on ease of use (B, above 33 of 94) and worst on features (C, above 1).

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 95 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. Soulver’s own letter is outlined.

  • BValue for moneyAbove 12 of 94
  • CFree plan and trialAbove 4 of 94
  • CFeaturesAbove 1 of 94
  • BEase of useAbove 33 of 94
  • CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 65 of 94

Keep it, or make your own?

Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.

Your call

It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.

You could make the core of Soulver for yourself: calculator and natural-language input. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. At $15, paid once, it costs less than the weekend it would take to replace, which is the argument for keeping it.

What you could make

  • Calculator and natural-language input: an app builder makes these well.

What you could not

  • Apps for macOS and iOS that stay in step with each other.
  • Hooks into the device itself: Shortcuts.

What this rests on. Soulver’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.

Part 05 · Alternatives

The alternatives

The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side

Numi, Antinote, Heynote, Raycast and LaunchBar

The 5 tools Soulver is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.

  • 2.6GPA

    Numi

    Free plan · from $29.99 one-time

    Text-based calculator for Mac with unit and currency conversion.

    • Numi has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
    • Only Numi lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Soulver and Numi compared in full
  • 2.4GPA

    Antinote

    Free trial · from $5 one-time

    Mac scratchpad for temporary notes, quick math and checklists.

    • Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
    • Soulver also covers natural-language input.
    • Antinote also covers notes, Pomodoro timer and menu bar app.
    Soulver and Antinote compared in full
  • 3.0GPA

    Heynote

    Free

    Block-based scratchpad for developers on Mac, Windows and Linux.

    • Heynote has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
    • Only Heynote lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Soulver and Heynote compared in full
  • 2.8GPA

    Raycast

    Free plan · from $96/yr

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI.

    • Raycast has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Raycast lists a Windows app.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    Soulver and Raycast compared in full
  • 2.6GPA

    LaunchBar

    Free plan · from €35 one-time

    Keyboard launcher for Mac with clipboard history and actions.

    • LaunchBar has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
    • Soulver also covers natural-language input.
    Soulver and LaunchBar compared in full

Part 06 · Questions

Quick answers

The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two

13

Questions, each answered in a line or two

The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.

Is Soulver free?

No, Soulver is a paid product, but you can try it first. 60-day free trial with no account and no automatic charge; sheets become read-only afterwards.

How much does Soulver cost?

Soulver lists 4 plans. Soulver (iPhone only): $15 one-time purchase.

What platforms does Soulver work on?

Soulver is available on macOS and iOS.

Does Soulver offer any discounts?

Soulver publicly lists the following: Half-price upgrade from Soulver 3.

How is Soulver rated?

Soulver's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.9 out of 5 from 431 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 9, 2026.

Does Soulver have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Soulver is listed for macOS and iOS.

Does Soulver have a Windows app?

No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Soulver is listed for macOS and iOS.

Is Soulver open source?

Soulver is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.

What does Soulver integrate with?

Soulver's listing names Alfred, Wolfram|Alpha, Apple Shortcuts and iCloud.

Who makes Soulver?

Soulver is made by Acqualia Software. It dates from 2005.

What are the alternatives to Soulver?

The closest alternatives to Soulver in our directory are Numi, Antinote, Heynote, Raycast and LaunchBar.

How does Soulver compare with other desktop utilities?

Soulver's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 18 of the 94 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 17.

Could I make my own version of Soulver?

It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.

Where this guide comes from

The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Soulver’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Soulver's own pages on 9 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-06-14.

Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Acqualia Software. Prices change, so check soulver.app before you buy.

Part 07 · About

About ToolGPA

Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

3,189

Tools graded, in 94 categories

ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.

Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.

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    categories

  • 426

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  • 579

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