Comparison

Basic Calculator 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

Basic Calculator

A free, classic calculator app with large, easy-to-press buttons and customizable skins. It supports basic arithmetic, memory functions, and can handle very large numbers without using scientific notation. Multitasking is also supported on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Large, easy-to-press buttons
  • Multiple beautiful skins
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Standard memory functions
  • Supports large numbers (up to 60 digits)
  • Multitasking support (Split View, Slide Over)
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Calculator Free is a great free calculator with beautiful HD graphics and multiple skins! Features: - Supports multitasking on iPad devices - Split View and Slide Over features - Multiple beautiful skins - General calculations: adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, square-rooting - Standard memory functions: Memory Addition, Memory Subtraction, Memory Recall, Memory Clear - Thousands separators option - Can handle very large numbers - up to 60 digits! (never displays in scientific notation) - Large, easy to press buttons - Copy / Paste buttons - Key click sound effect The user interface is translated in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Korean, Turkish, Indonesian, Finnish, Swedish, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Bulgarian. Privacy Policy: https://calculator-app-free.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://calculator-app-free.com/terms-of-use/

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

Basic Calculator4 screens
Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Basic Calculator at 4.8 against Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's 2.4. Basic Calculator also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 39) and review sentiment (74% vs 56%). Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Basic Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape 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

Basic Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basic Calculator has 3.2K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Basic Calculator's written reviews are positive against 56% of Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Basic Calculator versus Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic CalculatorAdding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better2.4 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better55.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better39
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB33 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMobArtsJoe Fratianni

Customer experience

Basic Calculator

All ratings3,225 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative24.3%

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%

Bugs and requests

Basic Calculator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes after iOS updates
  • Percent key not functioning correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reinstate iPhone version
  • Add scientific calculator functions
  • Improve memory retention

Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Calculator

One-time1
  • Banner Ad Removal$0.99
1 purchases

Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is Basic Calculator free?
Basic Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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, Basic Calculator or Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape?
Basic Calculator is rated higher. Basic Calculator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape averages 2.4 from 39 ratings.
Do Basic Calculator or Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape have ads?
Basic Calculator shows ads; Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic Calculator or Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape?
Basic Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape every 6 months. Most recently, Basic Calculator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape on October 8, 2026.

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