Paper Calc Office Lite vs iCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
iCalc
This versatile calculator supports over 70 languages and offers advanced features like real-time multi-line input, historical ledgers, and easy copying of calculations. It's designed for everyday users, financial professionals, and students needing efficient calculation tools.
- Real-time multi-line input
- Historical ledger function
- Copy and paste calculations
- Supports over 70 languages
- Adjustable keyboard size
- Bright and dark themes
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This app supports more than 70 languages. This APP is mainly used for ordinary people, financial personnel, students, and staff who need simple operations. The historical ledger function of this app is very helpful to those who like to account. Can be displayed in real time and multi -line input calculation, and the number and results can be changed at any position. For example, which high unit price is high. You can also copy the calculation results or paste the calculation data between different applications. For example, I wrote a formula in WeChat: 2 multiplied by 3, or 2* 3 and other copies, and changed more. You can also copy the formula, result, separate/overall copy, and paste it into WeChat. Let friends know the calculation process. The huge keys can easily get rid of the confusion of the big finger. Extremely simple and practical calculators can be suitable for simple calculations of all crowds. You can easily get started without spending any learning costs. [Automatic Subscription Service Description] 1. Subscription Service: a) iCalc VIP (1 month) b) iCalc VIP (12 months) 2. Subscription Price: a) iCalc VIP (1 month): USD$0.99/Month b) iCalc VIP (12 months): USD$9.99/Year 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account 4. Automatic Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period 5. Turn off the service: You can go to ""Settings"" on your iPhone -> enter """"iTunes Store and App Store"""" -> click ""Apple ID"", select ""View Apple ID"", enter the ""Account Settings"" page, click ""Subscription"", manage the automatic subscription service, and if you need to cancel, you can turn it off 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. No more deductions will be made within 24 hours before expiration 6. Service Agreement: a) Privacy Agreement: https://zxskigg.github.io/privacy/en_US/main.html b) User Agreement: https://zxskigg.github.io/privacy/en_US/user-agreement.html The following is the specific function: 1. Show the input process in real time and save the calculation process as a historical record, and manage it (can be cleared). 2. Support multi -line input and modification at the same time to facilitate comparison. For example, which of the unit price of 2 portfolio products is high, 3. Can increase and delete. Including the backbone key, you can delete the error input. 4. Seek harmony and average and median value for all results. 5. Hidden and displayed keyboards 6. Eliminate and reduce text by setting or gesture 7. Overall copy and overall paste 8. Paste the native copy, you can copy and paste each other between different apps 9. Re -start the APP history records are not lost. 10. Keyboard sound, Chinese voice and vibration feel. 11. Bright and dark theme 12. Show/hide thousands of separators 14. The operation steps can return to the previous step and advance to the next step. 15. The text can be inserted together with numbers, such as: Apple 30.5 + banana 20.6 = 51.1 16. Save the current data at any time, you can check the saved information on the historical page, and you can add the collection for important information. 17. Fully support PAD, and the keyboard is switched left and right. 18. Save the content screenshot to the album. 19. Mortgage Information. .... more I wish you a happy use!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iCalc at 4.6 against Paper Calc Office Lite's 3.8. iCalc also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). Paper Calc Office Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. iCalc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Paper Calc Office Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
iCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Paper Calc Office Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of iCalc's.
Paper Calc Office Lite ships an update every 4 months, iCalc every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paper Calc Office Lite | iCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (43 ratings) | 4.6 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 43 | 43 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Silverman | 小生 张 |
Customer experience
Paper Calc Office Lite
iCalc
In-app purchases
Paper Calc Office Lite
No in-app purchases
iCalc
- iCalc VIP (1 month)$0.991 Month
- iCalc VIP (12 months)$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Ownership$59.99
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