Comparison

Calculator × vs Print Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Calculator ×

This app redefines the calculator experience for touch-screen devices with a modern, intuitive design. It offers features like a tape log for storing calculations, formula evaluation, and iPad multitasking support for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Tape Log for calculation history
  • Reuse, copy, and share calculations
  • Evaluate entire formulas at once
  • iPad multitasking support
  • Modern touch-screen design
Features
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Designed exclusively for today's touch-screen devices, this calculator app represents a groundbreaking paradigm shift, leaving behind the outdated design patterns of mechanical calculators. We have meticulously crafted a new design from scratch, keeping modern touch-screen devices at the forefront of our innovation. • Tape Log: All your calculations are securely stored in the tape log, ensuring you never lose track of your numerical journey. • Calculation Management: Effortlessly reuse, copy, or share calculations to integrate them seamlessly into your work or daily life. • Formula Evaluation: Enter entire formulas in one line for swift and accurate evaluation, simplifying complex calculations. • iPad Multitasking: Experience true productivity with iPad multitasking support, enabling you to perform calculations while using other apps through Slide Over and Split View. Calculator Pro represents a powerful departure from traditional calculators, offering a tailored experience for touch-screen devices. Download now and embrace a new era of calculations with maximum control and power at your fingertips. Terms of Use: https://doubleuapp.com/privacy/terms.html

About

Print Calculator

This calculator app provides a digital paper tape for reviewing, editing, and saving calculations. It offers export options to various cloud services and printers, with enhanced features for iPad users like audio-assisted typing.

Highlights
  • Digital paper tape history
  • Edit and recompute calculations
  • Export tape to PDF
  • Save and retrieve tapes as files
  • Add comments to lines
  • Audio-assisted typing on iPad
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Upgrade your free basic calculator!  'Print Calculator' includes 100 lines of paper tape history for review & edit of prior calculations. Perfect for everyday use, office tasks, and much more.  Print the paper tape history or export it to iBooks®, DropBox®, Email or Printer (see the FAQs). Save & retrieve important paper tape history as files for later use. Also, review & edit numbers, add or delete lines and place comments on any line. The iPad version features a full sized (1:1) keypad with TypeTone, a unique audio aid to help guide your finger back to the center of a key. This free download has limited lines of paper tape history, limited disk storage, and banner ads. Use one simple In-App Purchase for more lines of paper tape, storage files, and the removal of banner ads. ========== CPA's and Accountants: Please find 'Adding Machine 10 Key Universal' by Richard Silverman in the App Store which is a 10-key compliant adding machine with reverse numeric/operator entry like Casio, sharp or Canon. Business Owners: Please find ‘Accountant Calc Pro by Richard Silverman in the App Store with more lines of paper tape and Tax+ / Tax- keys for point-of-sale receipts in storefronts or small businesses. ========== About Print Calculator: ======== . Universal App for both iPhone and iPad . Freely chain + - x / % 1/x √ . Export a PDF file to the iBooks® app, Dropbox(c), Email, or your favorite printing utility. . Add comments . Add, delete and modify lines and recompute results automatically. . 100 lines of paper tape history (upgraded version) . Undo / Redo . Save and Rename paper tapes to disk for later use . 3 display formats: fixed, fix+, float . Comprehensive set of help screens. . Realistic keypad sounds iPad Features: ======== . TypeTone(c) - a major innovation to aid accurate key entry using audio feedback. . Full size (1:1) realistic keyboard. . 4 Orientations . Lock keypad for left or right handed use iPhone Features: ======== . Choose from 4x5 or 4x6 keypads . Select from 4 background colors . Set a paper tape font size ========== FAQ's Q1. Tell me about Email, Printing, and Exporting a Paper Tape. A1. From the Export dialog, select from: Email, Print, Copy or Open-In. Email includes a pdf attachment. Print requires an AirPrint capable printer. Open-In will cause a menu of 3rd party Apps to appear that can receive a hardcopy of your paper tape; for example, iBooks, DropBox, and 3rd party printer Apps for Brother, HP, Epson, Canon and more. Q2. Can I touch-type? A2. The iPad version has several aids for touch-typing: TypeTone variable audio feedback, 1:1 scale keyboard, or, scale and reposition the keyboard to fit your hand best. There is also support for right and left-handers. Q3. How do I edit an incorrect number or add & delete lines from the paper tape? A3. Touch any line of the paper tape to go into edit mode. Touch the side controls: Add Line, Delete Line. You can also edit numbers, and split groups. Press Done to return to Calculator mode. ====================== IN-APP PURCHASE: . Free download has a limited number of lines of paper tape . Upgrade for 100 lines of paper tape history, more file storage, & no ads IN-APP PURCHASE DETAILS . Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Your use of this application is governed by Interlocken Technology's Terms of Use (http://s354819480.onlinehome.us/InterlockenPrivacyPolicy/Interlocken%20Technology%20Privacy%20Policy.pdf) and Privacy Policy (http://s354819480.onlinehome.us/InterlockenPrivacyPolicy/InterlockenTechnologyTermsOfUse.pdf)

Screenshots

Calculator ×4 screens
Print Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Print Calculator at none against Calculator ×'s shown. Print Calculator also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). Calculator ×'s advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 50%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Calculator × sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Print Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator × holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Calculator ×'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Print Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calculator × ships an update every 2 months, Print Calculator monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Calculator × versus Print Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalculator ×Print Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (143 ratings) — better4.3 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings143 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOUBLE U s.r.o.Richard Silverman

Customer experience

Calculator ×

All ratings143 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

Print Calculator

All ratings34 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Calculator ×

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Remove ads$7.99
  • Remove ads$11.99
3 purchases

Print Calculator

One-time3
  • Full Upgrade For iPhone$0.99
  • Full Upgrade for iPad$1.99
  • Full Upgrade for iPhone & iPad$2.99

Questions

Is Calculator × free?
Calculator × is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Print Calculator free?
Print Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calculator × or Print Calculator?
Calculator × is rated higher. Calculator × averages 4.5 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Print Calculator averages 4.3 from 34 ratings.
Do Calculator × or Print Calculator have ads?
Calculator × shows ads; Print Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Calculator × or Print Calculator?
Calculator × ships an update every 2 months, and Print Calculator monthly. Most recently, Calculator × was updated on November 1, 2026 and Print Calculator on October 24, 2026.

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