Comparison

Paper Calc Office vs Calculate Note

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

Head to head
About

Paper Calc Office

This app functions as a large-key, four-function calculator designed for office use. It features a virtual paper tape that allows users to review, email, timestamp, and comment on calculations. Users can also retrieve numbers from the tape for new calculations and customize keyboard layouts.

Highlights
  • Large 4-function calculator keys
  • Virtual paper tape with 250 lines
  • Email and print calculation tapes
  • Timestamp and comment on tape lines
  • Retrieve numbers from paper tape
  • Customizable keyboard layouts
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Paper Calc Office is an easy to use, large key, 4-function calculator tailored for the office environment. Use the powerful paper tape to review numbers you've entered, email, timestamp, put comments on any line, or bring a number from higher in the paper tape down into the current calculation. ================= Selected by MagicSolver for Free App Magic of the day! Selected by AppTurbo for Free "App of the Day" ! ================= Make the keys larger by sliding the LCD display up, or show more paper tape by moving the LCD display down. Two keyboards are included, or, make & save up to three of your own. PaperCalc Office Features: CALCULATOR MODE ================= > Great general purpose office calculator > Oversized +, -, x, /, = keys > 3 display formats . - fixed Point from 2-8 places . - float . - eng (power to the x3) VIRTUAL PAPER TAPE ================== > 250 lines of virtual paper tape > Full-screen view of the paper tape on the right-side scroll page. > Copy numbers or lines to the Apple clipboard > Grab numbers from the tape to use in your current calculation > Add comments to any line > Double tap the calculator's LCD display to clear the paper tape. PRINT & EMAIL ============= > Print (requires iOS4.2 & an AirPrint printer) > Email an exact copy of the paper tape EXTRAS ======= > Move the calculator's LCD display to resize the keyboard. > Create and save custom keyboard layouts to suit your personal needs. > Key click sound (on/off) > Hide rows of keys for extra paper tape space. > Options are easy-to-access in the scroll-to-left view window. > International number formatting (Settings -> General -> International -> Region Format -> select region) Q & A: ===== Q1. How does 'Office' differ from the other PaperCalc calculators? A1. 'Office' has been designed as an easy to use chain calculator with basic math functions. The emphasis is on ease-of-use and an easy-to-follow paper trail of calculations performed. Q2. How do I bring a number from the paper tape into my current calculation? A2. Touch any line of the paper tape and select the number from the menu. Q3. How can I quickly clear the paper tape? A3. Make sure the option to 'Double Tap the LCD to Clear' is ON (see the right-side scroll page). Then just double-tap the LCD display to clear the paper tape (Office Full version only) Q4. How do I use the '%' key? A4. There are two ways to use the % key: 1. Obtain the % of a number: - Press '200 % 5 =' - Answer will be '10' - PaperCalc took 5% of 200. 2. The % of a number is used in the operation on the number: - Press: '200 - 5 % =' - Answer will be '190' - PaperCalc subtracted 5% of 200 from 200 Q5. How do I customize the keyboard layout? A5. Press the large "i" (info) key. Select "Edit Keyboard Layout". Then touch and move keys to change locations. Tap keys to change sizes. Save custom keyboard layouts and rename them for later use. Q6. How do I hide the top row of keys for additional Paper Tape space? A6. Just touch and move the Calculator's LCD display until the keyboard background flashes red. Release the LCD and the keys will remain hidden. PURCHASE DETAILS . Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. . This is a one-time 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)

About

Calculate Note

This calculator app records all your calculations with customizable names and comments. Easily find past calculations and share your notes directly with others. It helps you keep track of your financial entries beyond just numbers.

Highlights
  • Records all calculations
  • Customizable calculation names
  • Add comments to calculations
  • Quickly find calculation notes
  • Share calculation notes
Features
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Calculate Note is more than just a calculator — it's your personal calculation notebook that automatically records every calculation you make. Never lose track of your numbers again. Whether you're splitting a restaurant bill, calculating shopping discounts, managing household expenses, or figuring out tips, every calculation is saved with a name and timestamp for easy reference. KEY FEATURES: • Automatic Calculation History — Every calculation is recorded automatically • Custom Names — Name each calculation (defaults to date) for easy identification • Quick Search — Find any past calculation instantly • Share Directly — Export and share calculation notes with friends and family • Tip Calculator — Built-in tip sharing for restaurants and group dining • Smart Notes — Add comments and notes to any calculation Perfect for everyday use: shopping lists, budget tracking, expense sharing, tip calculations, and more. Download now and transform the way you calculate!

Screenshots

Paper Calc Office4 screens
Calculate Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paper Calc Office at 80% against Calculate Note's 0%. Paper Calc Office also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Calculate Note's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On in-app purchases 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

Calculate Note is free to download; Paper Calc Office costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paper Calc Office holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Calc Office has 92 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Paper Calc Office's written reviews are positive against 0% of Calculate Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Calc Office ships an update every 2 months, Calculate Note every 18 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Paper Calc Office versus Calculate Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper Calc OfficeCalculate Note
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (92 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings92 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard SilvermanCHI HAO CHIU

Customer experience

Paper Calc Office

All ratings92 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative11.2%

Calculate Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Paper Calc Office

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Info and Settings wheel closes app on iPhone
  • Print function no longer working, app shuts down
  • App crashes when hitting print
  • Freezes and crashes when adding and editing multiple notes
  • Crashes every time after iOS updates (iOS 14.2, iOS 17.4.1)
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  • Email 'send' button is grayed out and not functioning
  • App closes when accessing settings/info wheel

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add a column for references
  • Add memory buttons or brackets
  • More calculations before clearing tape
  • iPad version
  • Dark mode option
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  • Ability to resize keyboard (mentioned as an advantage in a con review, but also a feature request for others)
  • Fix email function
  • Fix print function
  • Improve speed when launching app
  • Digital version of desktop paper tape calculator with large keys
  • Full screen paper tape by swiping

Calculate Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paper Calc Office

No in-app purchases

None

Calculate Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paper Calc Office free?
Paper Calc Office costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calculate Note free?
Calculate Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paper Calc Office or Calculate Note?
Paper Calc Office is rated higher. Paper Calc Office averages 4.5 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Calculate Note averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Paper Calc Office or Calculate Note have ads?
Calculate Note shows ads; Paper Calc Office does not.
Which is updated more often, Paper Calc Office or Calculate Note?
Paper Calc Office ships an update every 2 months, and Calculate Note every 18 months. Most recently, Paper Calc Office was updated on October 23, 2026 and Calculate Note on October 23, 2026.

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