Comparison

Rolled Paper Calculator PRO vs Calc Cloud

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

Head to head
About

Rolled Paper Calculator PRO

This calculator app offers a unique paper tape experience, allowing users to scroll through entries and email results. It's designed for various financial calculations, from shopping carts to business statements.

Highlights
  • Digital paper tape display
  • Scrollable calculation history
  • Email calculation results
  • Currency mode with custom settings
  • Flat design interface
  • Long paper option (paid)
Features
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Rolled Paper Calculator won the awards every year. 2010 the BEST iPhone App by AppBank 2011 Attract attention App at iPhone Magazine 2012 C|NET JAPAN pick it up for good Business APP Now It has Flat design. THIS CALCULATOR make the REVOLUTIONARY EXPERIENCE to REPLACE traditional "M+" to "THE NEW PAPER". We want to reinvent the calculator. Rolled Paper Calculator is NEXT GENERATION CALCULATOR In this version, the price change to FREE, and we prepare the LONG PAPER option for 4inch users(Paid). More information, see the SCREENSHOT. ------------------------------------------------ See also a sister product, Rolled Paper Calculator Flat ------------------------------------------------ User's voice for PRO version - Jan 19, 2011 by sfwrtr Nice little calculator that fits the bill - I needed a calculator with a paper tape, and of those I tried this was the best. It is simple and straightforward. It allows me to scroll the tape and to touch earlier entries to enter those into the current calculator. I can even send the resulting tape to an email address. Very nice. Just what I needed! - by Ola*buns - Version 4.7 I really needed this app as I am a bookkeeper and always needing to calculate numbers. Love the fact that I can email the tape to myself. Is it able to tear/cut the tape and start a new tape? => YES, Please push C/AC button over 0.5sec. THIS CALCULATOR is E-MAIL ENABLED as COMMUNICATION CALCULATOR. THIS CALCULATE is useful on this situation: - calculation for the account for many goods on your shopping cart - calculate home finance - calculate small business financial statements - send a result of calculation to your PC or friend, family, company TRY NEW GENERATION CALCULATOR EXPERIENCE. ... by Jezebel Sound - Great app, I love it. ... by GEORGE MIHAIL Very nice, but something is missing. - Very nice application. But what about being able to set yourself, the number of decimal points, that you do need ? => Thank you your very nice comment. I can recognize the needs for decimal point switch on real calculator. I add this function. ....by Jesper Christiansen Now working again, thanks - Miss some instructions in what A CUT 4/5 0 2 etc. means and are meant to be used. => Thank you for bug fix report. And I add description to use currency mode, A CUT 4/5 0 2. Regard. ----- the currency function usage ------ A .... for 1/100 currency, auto 1/100 input and mode "2" 0 .... CUT, 4/5, HIDE under decimal point. 2 .... CUT, 4/5, HIDE under 2nd decimal. F .... Fee decimal, not currency mode. CUT ... cut the number under 0 or 2nd decimal 4/5 .... on below 4, cut the number, on upper 5 up. HIDE .. only hide under 0 or 2nd, but calc mode is "F" ------------------------- ------------------------ Usage1: THE PAPER displays input data and the result , like on the a paper. When you slide down the paper, if you can see the input data and results even if it goes out of screen. Usage2: When you select any data on the paper , it make the data to input data. Usage3: When you push arrow key, you can jump up on the paper, and when you up to top, next you goes down on the paper. Usage4: When you push arrow key at long time, you can move on paper to top or bottom of the paper. Usage5: When you push E-mial button , you can send the immediate data, and when you push button long time, you can send all of data on the paper. Usage6: you can set the data of address , subject , volume of sound and VAT rate (Default 5%). Usage7: you can remove the row, by right swiping and push delete button. Usage8: To go to setup view, please push orange button one seconds. if you want to end usage view , please swipe to left side.

About

Calc Cloud

This app stores and syncs your calculation histories across all your devices using cloud storage. It's useful for everyday calculations, invoicing, and tax preparation, with options to edit, comment, and export your tapes.

Highlights
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Editable paper tape history
  • Export to PDF, Email, Dropbox
  • Invoicing and tax calculation
  • Comment on lines
  • Undo/Redo functionality
Features
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Calc Cloud stores paper tape histories in Apple’s iCloud Drive® online services for use by any of your devices. Enter tabulations on your iPad® at work, and see them at home on your iPhone® that evening! Files are never lost even if you upgrade or lose your mobile device. It is also perfect for everyday use. Use it for adding columns of numbers, invoicing, point-of-sale receipts, income taxes, percentages, and much more. Print the paper tape history or export to iBooks®, DropBox®, Email or Printer (see the FAQs). Review & edit numbers, add or delete lines and place comments on any lline. 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 Calc 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. Recent Press for our 'Accountant' series of calculator apps: . Recently ranked in "Top 10 - Finance" in the App Store. . AppsWild.com: "Whether you're tracking your monthly budget, coming up with an estimate of costs for a project you're working on....this App should be your first choice." ========== About Calc Cloud: ======== . Never lose a paper tape history again!! Keep all your devices up to date with paper tape histories held in iCloud Drive® online services. . Universal App for iPhone & iPad devices . Freely chain + - x / % 1/x √ . Tax + / - keys for Point-of-Sale receipts . Print, email or export a PDF file to the iBooks® app, Dropbox(c) or your favorite printing utility. . Add comments . Add, delete and modify lines and recompute results automatically. . 350 lines of paper tape history (upgraded version) . Undo / Redo . Three 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: ======== . Multiple keypads . Select from 4 background colors . Set a paper tape font size ========== FAQs Q1. Can I touch-type? A1. The iPad version of this app. 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. Q2. How do I edit an incorrect number or add & delete lines from the paper tape? A2. 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. Q3. Tell me about Email & Printing. A3. From the Export dialog, select: Email, Print, Copy or Open-In. Email includes a pdf attachment. Print to an AirPrint capable printer. Open-In will show a menu of 3rd party Apps that can receive a hardcopy of your paper tape (iBooks, DropBox, or 3rd party printer Apps (Brother, HP and more)). =========================== IN-APP PURCHASE: . Free download has a limited number of lines of paper tape . Upgrade for 350 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

Rolled Paper Calculator PRO4 screens
Calc Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calc Cloud at 4.2 against Rolled Paper Calculator PRO's 3.7. Calc Cloud also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 48%). Rolled Paper Calculator PRO's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.3). 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. Rolled Paper Calculator PRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calc Cloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calc Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Rolled Paper Calculator PRO's written reviews are positive against 73% of Calc Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rolled Paper Calculator PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, Calc Cloud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rolled Paper Calculator PRO versus Calc Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRolled Paper Calculator PROCalc Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.2 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.3
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermobazoRichard Silverman

Customer experience

Rolled Paper Calculator PRO

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative42.9%

Calc Cloud

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rolled Paper Calculator PRO

One-time1
  • UPGRADE$0.99
1 purchases

Calc Cloud

One-time1
  • Full Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is Rolled Paper Calculator PRO free?
Rolled Paper Calculator PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calc Cloud free?
Calc Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rolled Paper Calculator PRO or Calc Cloud?
Calc Cloud is rated higher. Rolled Paper Calculator PRO averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Calc Cloud averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.
Do Rolled Paper Calculator PRO or Calc Cloud have ads?
Neither Rolled Paper Calculator PRO nor Calc Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rolled Paper Calculator PRO or Calc Cloud?
Rolled Paper Calculator PRO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calc Cloud every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rolled Paper Calculator PRO was updated on October 26, 2026 and Calc Cloud on October 23, 2026.

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