Comparison

Paper Calc Office Lite vs Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape

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 Lite

This app provides a large-key calculator with a virtual paper tape for reviewing calculations. It allows users to email tapes, add comments, and reuse numbers from previous entries. Customize keyboard layouts and display formats for an optimized office experience.

Highlights
  • Large-key 4-function calculator
  • Virtual paper tape for history
  • Email paper tape with comments
  • Reuse numbers from tape
  • Customizable keyboard layouts
  • Adjustable display formats
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Paper Calc Office Lite - 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. This is a fully functional version of Paper Calc Office, but with the following reduced features: - 6 lines of paper tape (the full version has 250) PaperCalc Office Lite 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) PAPER TAPE HISTORY ================== > 6 lines of virtual paper tape (250 in the full version) > Full-screen view of the paper tape on the right-side scroll page. > Copy numbers or lines to anthe Apple device clipboard > Grab numbers from the tape to use in your current calculation > Add comments to any line PRINT & EMAIL ============= > Print (requires iOS4.2 & an AirPrint printer) > Email an exact copy of the paper tape EXTRAS ======= > Move the calculator LCD display to resize the keyboard. > Create and save custom keyboard layouts to suit your personal needs. > Key click sound (on/off) > Options are easy-to-access in the scroll-to-left view window. Q & A: ===== Q1. How does 'Office' differ from the other PaperCalc calculators? A1. Office has been designed specifically as an easy to use chain calculator with basic math function. 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. PURCHASE DETAILS . This is an evaluation version with a limited number of paper tape history lines. . Use the links in this version to be directed to the full version of Paper Calc Office in the App Store. 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

Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape

This app functions as a virtual adding machine, providing a digital tape to record and verify calculations. It allows for easy addition and subtraction of numbers with decimal places, with features like unlimited undo and a scrollable tape for checking work. Optional pro features expand functionality to include multiplication, division, and advanced tape management.

Highlights
  • Virtual tape for recording calculations
  • Unlimited undo functionality
  • Scrollable tape for easy review
  • Edit mode to delete individual entries
  • Remembers tape between sessions
  • Copy numbers from tape
Features
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Tired of adding numbers twice just to be sure you are correct? Problem solved. Adding Tape is an adding machine with a virtual "tape." Note: Adding Tape is modeled after an adding machine, not a calculator. The behavior of each is different. Add and subtract numbers up to five decimal places, keeps a running total and a virtual "tape." - Undo an unlimited number of times - Virtual tape visible & scrollable while adding or switch to edit screen to view full screen - selecting rows in edit mode adds virtual checkmarks to aid in checking your work - Edit mode allows you to delete individual rows - Remembers tape between launches - Touch a number in the tape to copy Optional pro features: - Add, subtract, multiply and divide - Key sound or mute option - No advertisements: 53% larger tape display area - Six different button sounds to select - Optional decimal behavior: stays in fixed location as you enter numbers or traditional hit decimal key - Alternate large Zero key or small '0' and '00' keys - Printing support - Email tape (option to format as plain text or HTML) - Save multiple tapes - Option: add line numbers to tape - Option: set number of Clear Entry touches before tape is cleared

Screenshots

Paper Calc Office Lite4 screens
Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paper Calc Office Lite at 3.8 against Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's 2.4. Paper Calc Office Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (64% vs 56%). Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Paper Calc Office Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paper Calc Office Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Paper Calc Office Lite's written reviews are positive against 56% of Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Calc Office Lite ships an update every 4 months, Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Paper Calc Office Lite versus Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper Calc Office LiteAdding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (43 ratings) — better2.4 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better55.8% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.18.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard SilvermanJoe Fratianni

Customer experience

Paper Calc Office Lite

All ratings43 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%

Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape

All ratings39 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative40.3%

In-app purchases

None

Paper Calc Office Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is Paper Calc Office Lite free?
Paper Calc Office Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape free?
Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paper Calc Office Lite or Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape?
Paper Calc Office Lite is rated higher. Paper Calc Office Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape averages 2.4 from 39 ratings.
Do Paper Calc Office Lite or Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape have ads?
Neither Paper Calc Office Lite nor Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper Calc Office Lite or Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape?
Paper Calc Office Lite ships an update every 4 months, and Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape every 6 months. Most recently, Paper Calc Office Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape on October 21, 2026.

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