Comparison

Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape vs Print Calculator

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

Head to head
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

About

Print Calculator

This calculator app provides a digital paper tape for reviewing, editing, and saving calculations. It offers export options to various cloud services and printers, with enhanced features for iPad users like audio-assisted typing.

Highlights
  • Digital paper tape history
  • Edit and recompute calculations
  • Export tape to PDF
  • Save and retrieve tapes as files
  • Add comments to lines
  • Audio-assisted typing on iPad
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Upgrade your free basic calculator!  'Print Calculator' includes 100 lines of paper tape history for review & edit of prior calculations. Perfect for everyday use, office tasks, and much more.  Print the paper tape history or export it to iBooks®, DropBox®, Email or Printer (see the FAQs). Save & retrieve important paper tape history as files for later use. Also, review & edit numbers, add or delete lines and place comments on any line. 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 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. Business Owners: Please find ‘Accountant Calc Pro by Richard Silverman in the App Store with more lines of paper tape and Tax+ / Tax- keys for point-of-sale receipts in storefronts or small businesses. ========== About Print Calculator: ======== . Universal App for both iPhone and iPad . Freely chain + - x / % 1/x √ . Export a PDF file to the iBooks® app, Dropbox(c), Email, or your favorite printing utility. . Add comments . Add, delete and modify lines and recompute results automatically. . 100 lines of paper tape history (upgraded version) . Undo / Redo . Save and Rename paper tapes to disk for later use . 3 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: ======== . Choose from 4x5 or 4x6 keypads . Select from 4 background colors . Set a paper tape font size ========== FAQ's Q1. Tell me about Email, Printing, and Exporting a Paper Tape. A1. From the Export dialog, select from: Email, Print, Copy or Open-In. Email includes a pdf attachment. Print requires an AirPrint capable printer. Open-In will cause a menu of 3rd party Apps to appear that can receive a hardcopy of your paper tape; for example, iBooks, DropBox, and 3rd party printer Apps for Brother, HP, Epson, Canon and more. Q2. Can I touch-type? A2. The iPad version 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. Q3. How do I edit an incorrect number or add & delete lines from the paper tape? A3. 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. ====================== IN-APP PURCHASE: . Free download has a limited number of lines of paper tape . Upgrade for 100 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

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

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Print Calculator at 4.3 against Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's 2.4. Print Calculator also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 and Print Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Print Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 34 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's written reviews are positive against 50% of Print Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape ships an update every 6 months, Print Calculator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape versus Print Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdding Tape II adding machine with virtual tapePrint Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (39 ratings)4.3 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better12.3
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe FratianniRichard Silverman

Customer experience

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%

Print Calculator

All ratings34 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$1.99
3 purchases

Print Calculator

One-time3
  • Full Upgrade For iPhone$0.99
  • Full Upgrade for iPad$1.99
  • Full Upgrade for iPhone & iPad$2.99

Questions

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.
Is Print Calculator free?
Print Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape or Print Calculator?
Print Calculator is rated higher. Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape averages 2.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Print Calculator averages 4.3 from 34 ratings.
Do Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape or Print Calculator have ads?
Neither Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape nor Print Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape or Print Calculator?
Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape ships an update every 6 months, and Print Calculator monthly. Most recently, Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape was updated on October 17, 2026 and Print Calculator on October 14, 2026.

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