Comparison

Calc Cloud vs Simple Register

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

Head to head
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)

About

Simple Register

This app provides a digital checkbook register for tracking personal finances. It allows users to quickly record transactions, manage bills, and reconcile statements without connecting to bank accounts. Designed for privacy, it offers local-only mode and optional biometric security.

Highlights
  • Digital checkbook register
  • Record payments, deposits, checks, transfers
  • Bill planning and reminders
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Multiple register support
  • Data export to CSV/PDF
  • Optional biometric security
Features
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Your checkbook register, exactly as you remember it. Simple Register brings the familiar paper checkbook register to your Apple devices. Open it, enter a transaction, see your balance, and close it. No bank connections, no complicated budgeting system, and no subscription. FAST, FAMILIAR ENTRY • Record payments, deposits, checks, and transfers • Type 1254 and Simple Register enters $12.54 • Reuse recent payees, with gentle reminders when a monthly bill seems due • Save an entry and immediately add another • See your running and cleared balances at a glance RECONCILE WITH CONFIDENCE Enter your statement balance, check off cleared transactions, and watch the difference reach zero. Simple Register never changes your transaction amounts during reconciliation. BIG ORDERS, HANDLED Enter a large order once at its full total — even if the bank bills it as several separate charges. List each charge under the entry as it posts, check them off one by one, and reconcile against your statement exactly the way the bank sees it. SHARE WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD Keep one register between two people. Invite someone from your household and you both add, edit, and reconcile the same book on your own devices. Invitations are private to the people you choose — view-only or full edit — and the data never leaves your iCloud. PLAN YOUR BILLS List your monthly bills once — due date, minimum payment, auto-pay — and check them off as you pay. A month calendar shows every due date, your register nudges you when a bill is due this week, and recording the payment checks the bill off automatically. MADE FOR HOUSEHOLDS Keep as many registers as your household needs — checking, vacation fund, gift money. Transfers record both sides automatically and stay linked, and every entry shows who added it. YOUR REGISTER, YOUR STYLE Choose from familiar checkbook-inspired covers and ledger styles while keeping every number clear and readable. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No bank logins • No Plaid or financial account linking • No ads • No analytics • No Simple Register account • Optional local-only mode • Optional Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode protection YOUR DATA STAYS USEFUL Export your register to CSV or PDF whenever you need it. Edit history and Recently Deleted help protect you from mistakes. BUILT FOR APPLE DEVICES Use Simple Register on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with your private iCloud keeping your registers in step across your devices. Simple Register is for people who want to track their money themselves — without handing their financial history to another service.

Screenshots

Calc Cloud4 screens
Simple Register4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Calc Cloud at Free against Simple Register's $1.99. Calc Cloud also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 26.5). Simple Register's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

Calc Cloud is free to download; Simple Register costs $1.99 up front. Calc Cloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Register asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Register holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calc Cloud has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Calc Cloud's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Register's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Calc Cloud versus Simple Register: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalc CloudSimple Register
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.2 (17 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.3 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB10 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperRichard SilvermanJennifer Hendrickson

Customer experience

Calc Cloud

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

Simple Register

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calc Cloud

One-time1
  • Full Upgrade$3.99
None

Simple Register

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calc Cloud free?
Calc Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Register free?
Simple Register costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calc Cloud or Simple Register?
Simple Register is rated higher. Calc Cloud averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Simple Register averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Calc Cloud or Simple Register have ads?
Neither Calc Cloud nor Simple Register shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calc Cloud or Simple Register?
Calc Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Register every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calc Cloud was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple Register on September 18, 2026.

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