Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape vs Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Calculator
This utility app offers a streamlined and efficient calculator experience. It records your entire calculation history for easy retrieval and allows for personalized prompt tones and customizable themes. Ideal for iPad users seeking a simpler, faster calculation tool.
- Faster calculation speed
- Complete calculation process recording
- Customizable prompt tones
- Built-in exquisite themes
- Ideal for iPad
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MingCalc calculator, make calculator simpler. MingCalc calculator is an indispensable calculator in working life. Features: 1. Smaller than its own calculator, faster calculation. 2. Record the complete calculation process for easy search. 3. Users can customize the prompt tone to make computing experience more pleasant. 4. The system has a variety of built-in themes, which are exquisite and cool. 5. Ideal for iPad calculators. Download and experience it
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Calculator at 4.8 against Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's 2.4. Calculator also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 39) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calculator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator has 1.9K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape's written reviews are positive against 72% of Calculator's.
Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape ships an update every 6 months, Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (39 ratings) | 4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | 72.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joe Fratianni | 杭州智慧小明科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape
Calculator
Bugs and requests
Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Calculator
Reported bugs
2 issues- Paid subscription not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Add scientific calculation options
- Ability to save and export calculation history
In-app purchases
Adding Tape II adding machine with virtual tape
- Pro Upgrade$1.99
Calculator
- One year VIP$3.99
- Permanent VIP$14.99
Questions
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