Comparison

Paper Calc Office vs Dash Calc

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

Dash Calc

A distraction-free calculator that provides live results as you type, with smart history and easy editing. It offers currency formatting, percentage calculations, and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Live results as you type
  • Smart history with grouping and naming
  • Edit expressions in place
  • Currency mode for regional formatting
  • Easy percentage calculations
  • Customizable themes and app icons
  • Flexible layout and keypad options
Features
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No subscription. Try the full app free for 7 days, then choose a one-time Lifetime Unlock to keep calculating. No ads or other in-app purchases. History that sticks around. Name calculations you use often, filter to find them later, or pin one to compare against while you shop. Deleted entries can be recovered for 30 days. LIVE RESULTS See instant results as you type—no need to press equals. Dash Calc follows the standard order of operations: 1 + 2 × 3 = 7 Need a different order? Add parentheses: (1 + 2) × 3 = 9. One smart button handles opening and closing parentheses for you. EDIT EXPRESSIONS Tap an expression to edit it—no backspacing through long calculations. • Edit any number or operator in place • Keep long expressions readable without scrolling • Undo with a shake or the toolbar button RESULT FORMATS Show results as numbers, your region’s currency, or percentages. Calculate 1 ÷ 4 and switch to percent to see 25%. Saved calculations keep their chosen format in History. Very large and very small results automatically use scientific notation to stay readable. TIPS, TAXES & DISCOUNTS Add a tip, include tax, or take off a discount. See the amount being added or subtracted as you type. 16.85 + 20% = [+3.37] 20.22 279 − 25% = [−69.75] 209.25 History keeps the complete expression and result. POWERS & ROOTS Drag the keypad up to reveal more keys: Ans, π, 1/x, nth root, ±, √, x², and x^y. Drag down to see more History. √144 + 6 = 18 2 × 3² = 18 ³√27 = 3 Tap √ on a number you’ve already typed to take its square root without restarting the expression. Use Ans to pick up where your last calculation left off. THEMES & CUSTOMIZATION Choose from seven color themes: Classic, Cranberry, Denim, Grape, Grass, Pumpkin, or Violet. Every theme supports light and dark appearances, plus Increase Contrast. Customize the keypad too. Choose a standard calculator layout (7-8-9 on top) or a phone-style layout (1-2-3), with round or square buttons. ACCESSIBILITY Built with VoiceOver users in mind, with clear navigation, descriptive labels, and braille display support. Text size and Increase Contrast settings are respected throughout. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY MATH From tips and discounts to powers and roots, Dash Calc focuses on everyday calculations. Trigonometry and logarithms aren’t included. Designed for portrait use. ABOUT THE FREE TRIAL Dash Calc is free to download and includes a 7-day trial of the full app. Start the trial whenever you’re ready by completing a $0 purchase in the app. There is no automatic charge when the trial ends. A one-time Lifetime Unlock purchase is required to continue entering calculations afterward. Your previous History remains viewable without purchase. There are no subscriptions, no ads, and no additional in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Paper Calc Office4 screens
Dash Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dash Calc at Free against Paper Calc Office's $0.99. Dash Calc also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Paper Calc Office's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (92 vs 8). On ads 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

Dash Calc is free to download; Paper Calc Office costs $0.99 up front. Dash Calc sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Paper Calc Office asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dash Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Calc Office has 92 ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Dash Calc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Calc Office ships an update every 2 months, Dash Calc every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Paper Calc Office versus Dash Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper Calc OfficeDash Calc
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (92 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard SilvermanEnbright LLC

Customer experience

Paper Calc Office

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

Dash Calc

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Dash Calc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paper Calc Office

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dash Calc

One-time2
  • 7-Day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.00

Questions

Is Paper Calc Office free?
Paper Calc Office costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dash Calc free?
Dash Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paper Calc Office or Dash Calc?
Dash Calc is rated higher. Paper Calc Office averages 4.5 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Dash Calc averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Paper Calc Office or Dash Calc have ads?
Neither Paper Calc Office nor Dash Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper Calc Office or Dash Calc?
Paper Calc Office ships an update every 2 months, and Dash Calc every 5 days. Most recently, Paper Calc Office was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dash Calc on November 7, 2026.

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