# Talking Calculator > Speech-enabled calculator with customizable interfaces and a paper log. (iPhone/iPad app by Adam Croser.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-calculator/id424464284 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Adam Croser](https://appshunter.io/developer/391513257) - Category: Utilities, Education - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 16 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-03-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-calculator/id424464284/reviews.md ## What is Talking Calculator? A comprehensively featured calculator that has become a favorite among adults and primary schools around the world. Designed for a wide range of users, this calculator has large colorful buttons, optional high contrast, full VoiceOver support, and unique to this calculator; the option to use speech for answers, button names and formulas! *** Showcased by Apple Australia at the Association of Special Education Administrators in Queensland Inc. Conference 2011 *** "We have found it particularly useful to students with developmental delays." - Apple (Australia) If you’re looking for a talking calculator with scientific or fraction operators, then please look for this app's big brother, the Talking Scientific Calculator. If you're looking for statistics functionality, then please check out the new Talking Statistics Calculator app. Talking Calculator's features include: ------------------------------------------------- - Select between two user-interfaces: standard calculator, and ultra-simple, which is ideal for young children. - Reads answers, entered numbers and formulas aloud. For example: 1,234.56 is spoken as "One thousand, two hundred thirty four point five six." 2 + 5 x 3^2 is spoken as "two plus five multiply three squared" - Two entry modes, Standard and Formula. Standard mode emulates traditional calculators: You need to be mindful of the 'order of operations'. Formula mode takes care of the order of operations for you. You enter a mathematical expression, complete with operators and parentheses (brackets), tap the EQUALS button, and the expression is evaluated. This is similar to using formulas in Microsoft Excel.  - Paper log feature, designed particularly for classroom use. Calculations are recorded with a timestamp and can be viewed or emailed. - Built in recording studio and script. Requires only 5 minutes to record a new voice. Recordings can be transferred between devices using Bluetooth. - Supports VoiceOver standard and touch-typing input styles. Speaks numbers and formulas naturally, not as sequences of digits. Magic Tap can be used to speak with the built-in or custom recorded voice. - The entire app is accessible to VoiceOver and Switch Control users, including the recording studio for recording your own voice and the use of complex formulas. - International number formats - Optional high contrast mode (black on yellow) Customizable for each level of vision: -------------------------------------------- Normal to low vision: Large, clear buttons with optional speech. Low vision: High contrast display mode, with optional speech. No vision / blind: VoiceOver reads the button names before they are activated. The calculation results are spoken. Why record new voices? -------------------------------------------- Having your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch talk with your own voice, or that of a friend or tutor will make the calculator sound more natural to you. The calculator will speak with the accent you are used to hearing. Note also that the VoiceOver feature built into your device, while awesome, is not good at reading out large and small numbers. It can also be fun to experiment with silly voices. How good is the sound quality of recorded voices? Excellent: The microphone in your iPad / iPhone or iPod Touch 4G is of very good quality, and this calculator performs digital signal processing to ensure the audio level is consistent across all recorded words. ## Key features - Speech output for numbers, formulas, and answers - Customizable user interfaces (standard, ultra-simple) - Formula mode with order of operations - Paper log for recording calculations - Voice recording studio - VoiceOver and Switch Control support - High contrast mode ## Chart rankings - #170 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-calculator/id424464284/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Disappointing *2020-01-28* I had hoped it would do speech recognition but it is no better than the built in App provided by Apple. ### 5/5 — Great calc. Speaks fast *2016-04-20* Finally a Talking Calculator that speaks fast. Happy! ### 5/5 — Very nicely done! *2016-03-25* I have a math-obsessed autistic son. I was going to buy him a real/physical talking calculator as a gift, but this app is much less expensive and does more! Now it's his favorite "toy." He loves typing in equations and telling me the answers. And he is thrilled by hearing super-long numbers correctly read aloud when he taps on them. We will have fun recording our own voices, for sure. Support for this app is also excellent. I had a tiny issue, so contacted the creator. He updated the app immediately! ### 1/5 — Unclear about functionality *2015-10-13* I bought this app in hopes that it would listen, which it does not.. All it does is repeat what you enter and the answer alloud... ### 5/5 — Excellent *2015-07-22* Love this calculator. I have very low vision and use Voiceover most but not all of the time. This calc works with Voiceover on or off and its easy to see with invert colors on or off. ### 5/5 — Fab app *2013-03-23* I'm visually impaired and struggle with conventional calculators. This app speaks clearly. And I can easily see the bright coloured keys ### 5/5 — The best calc ever *2012-12-22* I had so much fun with this app it makes math awesome the only thing u could possibly do better is allow the action button to be recorder and labeled if u are not using VO. ### 1/5 — very helpful tool *2012-08-25* I was looking for a way to help my son with his problems understanding the basics of math. I have no results yet, but he likes using addition and subtraction because of the simple and good to see buttons and mostly because of the voice feedback. best of all, I could record my voice for the speech. that is a fantastic feature. our setup is the simple layout for kids with speech, low contrast and standard output. this works great. ### 5/5 — Great Job *2011-05-14* This worked great with my son! ### 5/5 — Hey, really works *2011-04-14* I'm the sort of person that really does benefit from a calculator. This calculator serves that purpose while being accessible to me as a totally blind user. Now, who's going to design a truly reliable, real time color identifier or reliable, real time optical character recognition (OCR) app, so blind people can scan and read documents, mail, and such. But, I digress. This is great. Thanks. ## Frequently asked questions about Talking Calculator ### What makes Talking Calculator unique? Talking Calculator's standout feature is its ability to read numbers, button names, and formulas aloud using speech. It also offers a paper log for recording calculations and supports VoiceOver for blind users. ### How does Talking Calculator handle the order of operations? Talking Calculator offers two entry modes: Standard, where users must be mindful of the order of operations, and Formula mode, which automatically evaluates mathematical expressions similar to Microsoft Excel. ### Can I customize the voice used by Talking Calculator? Yes, Talking Calculator includes a built-in recording studio and script, allowing users to record their own voices to personalize the app's speech output. Recordings can be transferred between devices via Bluetooth. ### Is Talking Calculator suitable for users with visual impairments? Absolutely. The app is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring large buttons, optional high contrast mode, and full VoiceOver and Switch Control support. It speaks button names and calculation results naturally. ### What is the paper log feature in Talking Calculator? The paper log feature is designed for classroom use, recording calculations with timestamps. These logs can be viewed within the app or emailed, providing a useful record of mathematical work. ### What is the price of Talking Calculator? Talking Calculator is a paid app, available for $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features. ### Does Talking Calculator have ads? No, Talking Calculator does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience. ### On which devices can I use Talking Calculator? Talking Calculator is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices, making it accessible across a range of Apple mobile products. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.2 — 2021-03-08 iOS14 refresh ### 5.1 — 2019-05-12 Fixed some issues with very large integers (around 1 quintillion). Fixed some issues with negative fractions. ### 5.0 — 2018-05-09 * Enhanced VoiceOver support (reads numbers and formula more naturally). * iPhone X supported. * Split-view and Slide-over supported. * Menu UI enhanced. * All screens support portrait and landscape orientations. * New Paper Log Viewer. ### 4.5 — 2017-08-21 Refresh, built with the latest tool-kits. ### 4.4 — 2017-01-04 * German added to the already existing US and UK number pronunciation styles. ## Apps similar to Talking Calculator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BlindColor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindcolor/id1610067902) | 1.0 (1) | $0.99 | Utilities | | [VAL: Voice, alarm & chimes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/val-voice-alarm-and-chimes/id6760596283) | 4.8 (11) | $6.99 | Utilities | | [My Talking Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-talking-calculator/id1153356573) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [The Talking Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-talking-calculator/id1087367680) | 3.2 (5) | Free | Utilities | | [Magnifying Glass - Magnifier](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnifying-glass-magnifier/id1185793010) | 4.2 (65) | Free | Utilities | | [CBVision - Colorblind Assist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbvision-colorblind-assist/id1500023802) | 5.0 (7) | $1.99 | Utilities | ## More apps by Adam Croser - [Talking Scientific Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-scientific-calculator/id411433609) - [Selfie - Sound Activated](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfie-sound-activated/id767316957) All apps by Adam Croser: https://appshunter.io/developer/391513257 ## Related topics [the talking calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-talking-calculator) · [talking calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/talking-calculator) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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