# Adding Tape Printing Calculator with virtual tape — user reviews > 70 indexed App Store user reviews of Adding Tape Printing Calculator with virtual tape by Joe Fratianni, rated 4.50/5 from 196 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adding-tape-printing-calculator-with-virtual-tape/id373001613/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adding-tape-printing-calculator-with-virtual-tape/id373001613.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 147 · 4★ 30 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 13 ## Newest reviews (10 of 70) ### 3/5 — Almost great *2019-09-29* Just what I wanted, except that the numbers on the keys are dark blue on black and very hard to read. The screen images in the listing show them as white, which would be much better. There doesn’t seem to be any way to change settings or even any info or help button. ### 4/5 — Just what I needed *2019-03-22* I spent years in accounting using the adding tape calculator. I loved that I could review my entries. This app does the same for quick calculations. I definitely recommend it! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2017-06-07* Very clean interface. Gives u different choices for visual look of keys. Good instructions added in the info section. I need a calculator with a tape function and this fits the bill. Developer updated app which is another reason I picked this. Apple keeps updating its system so many developers let their Apps lapse. Pleading keep this app current!!! Thanks. Highly recommend ### 5/5 — Very Useful! *2017-04-28* Just what I've been needing to include with my other calculator purchases. This clearly keeps a nice record of any calculation sequence which can then be named and saved for future reference. In addition the author updates the App frequently rather than abandoning it like so many other developers. ### 2/5 — Please update *2017-02-16, version 4.32* I keep getting a message on my iPad that this app needs to be updated. Also this app keeps closing when I try to name my tape. ### 3/5 — Needs larger keys *2017-01-28, version 4.32* This is a good app...I really like it but it definitely needs the ability to have larger keys! Switching for the extra screen space is good if necessary, but mostly I feel this app would be benefited by the ability to have larger keys. ### 3/5 — Nice but ... *2016-05-26, version 4.32* It works fine, but buttons are too small for touch only entry; but on the iPhone that would be difficult even in landscape mode. But what I really was looking and paid for was the sounds of an authentic adding machine. The sounds for this app are poor. ### 5/5 — Message from developer *2016-02-04, version 4.32* JG DC thanks for the feedback - sorry for the trouble. Unfortunately you provided an invalid email address when requesting help so I am unable to respond to your request for assistance. This might also be the reason you are unable to email tapes. If you try contacting me again I’d be more than happy to help. ### 4/5 — Almost Perfect *2015-02-27* I've used 10-key adding machines for about forty years. For simple adding and subtraction, I work by touch. That's not really possible with this app because the "keys" are too small. Please consider using larger keys. Switch to the current size when the screen space is needed for other things, like editing the tape. Seriously, why waste the space? Remember, some of us paid about $12 per square inch for our iPads. Otherwise, this app is perfect. I especially appreciate that it uses adding machine syntax. By that I mean the plus and minus operand is entered *after* the number. For accountants and bookkeepers, this is important. The editable "tape" seems well thought out. I haven't used it yet, but it appears to be something I'll fall in love with. Lots of useful options...the key sounds are varied and sufficient. Decimal options mimic the real thing. Bottom line, if you are accustomed to office style adding machines, you'll appreciate this app. Worth it's price and then some ### 5/5 — Way Cool App *2014-04-29, version 4.32* What a cool App! Thanks. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Where are the instructions *2021-04-18* I just purchase this adding machine app n it only provides the keyboard no instructions on how to use app ### 1/5 — I want my money back PLEASE I don’t like this app. *2021-02-12* I want my money back PLEASE I don’t like this app. ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2021-02-06* This doesn’t work properly on the iPhone. Save your money. ### 1/5 — User manual *2021-01-04, version 4.40* Where is the settings to turn down the soundof the button clicks as the volume control doesn't affect the app? ### 1/5 — Stopped working with iOS upgrade *2020-12-15* Was a good app until the iOS upgrade, now it will not load at all. ### 1/5 — Export and save functions don’t work - *2020-09-11, version 4.40* Trying to export and save freezes the screen and exporting as text sends code - feel suckered that I paid for this app. 😡 ### 1/5 — Would give this 5 stars if I could read the numbers on the keypad *2019-11-15, version 4.40* Useless unless there is an option to change the colour of the letters and numbers on the keypad. Under IOS13 both on the iPad and iPhone the numbers and letters are a faded blue/purple on a black background. If that changed I would give it 5 stars. ### 1/5 — Not worth $2.99 *2017-12-12* I purchased this app because it has a tape to see numbers and this is great but I use a lot of percentage calculations, sadly I realized it didn’t have it, I contacted the creator of this app and he just blowed me off “yes, I’m sorry this does not work for you” but he offered no money back. This is so common to get garbage apps and you can’t request your money back ### 1/5 — Export to email doesn't work *2016-01-04, version 4.32* I spent the money for the upgrade so I could email out from this app but it did not work. Emailed developer but go no response ### 2/5 — Figures *2019-04-09* If this truly worked as an adding machine you could fix your decimal point where you want. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Adding Machine *2023-09-09* I don’t even remember how many years I’ve had this, it’s been over four years that much I can tell you much longer. I love this machine are use it for everything the only thing I’ve never figured out how to print it out yet but that’s OK. I use it for every household mathematics and I need grocery shopping to doctor bills whatever thank you very much for making this. ### 5/5 — I’ve looked for this for years *2023-03-01* This is absolutely the best calculator I’ve ever used, and it’s not even close… ### 5/5 — Excellent *2020-08-27* Just like a adding tape machine. Where have you been all my life This app is awesome ### 5/5 — I saved my calculation *2020-01-25* How do I print out my tape? I saved file but where is it on my iPhone 7 Plus? ### 5/5 — Have been looking for something like this *2019-06-17* Great little calculator for simple math and being able to check your input numbers. Like being able to save and send calculations tape. Number pad plenty big on a Xs. ### 5/5 — Decent *2019-03-07, version 4.40* Does what it’s supposed to! ### 5/5 — Excellent Adding Machine *2019-01-21* With the added benefits of a running tape. Priceless!!! My wife purchased this for us using family sharing. She loves it too, but it would not allow her to leave a grand review since she “doesn’t own it” it said. ### 5/5 — Best *2018-10-07* The best of apps on simple adding machine ### 5/5 — Ads gone with purchase, thanks! *2018-04-16* I use this 10-key with both thumbs, works about as well as my desktop machine. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — CPA Approved *2018-02-19* As a CPA, I award this app FIVE STARS. Of the several available calculator tape apps that I’ve tested, this one is by far the best. Customizable, it’s a very handy tool. Love it! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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